That's because Ram Leelas, this year, have been decked up differently to attract foreign tourists who're touring the Capital due to the Commonwealth Games

While everyone was thinking that the glitter of Commonwealth Games would squeeze the shine out of the Ram Leelas, the meet-up has rather helped the later to wear an all new make-up.



How? Read on to know.

Firangi chaal-dhaal
For instance, the Ramlila pandals infront of the Red Fort have separate sections to accommodate foreign tourists. Also, the all-time loud Ramlila shows that usually have a group of flashy female performers dancing to the tunes of a third-grade orchestra setting have graduated to decent local bands. International cuisines are another highlight at the venues. Even if you can't manage to attend the shows, you can watch the videos later on social networking sites, Facebook and Twitter.

Bolo ram ram
21-year-old Deepak Verma, a B.Com final year student of Rohilkhand University plays Ram in the Navyug Ramlila. The Muradabad resident who's an aspiring actor and loves music and late night parties is now enjoying his on-stage stint as Ram. "I just enjoy playing the character. It is so much fun. As kids we would wait the entire week for that one episode of Ramayan on television. Though I grew up watching the epic, but never took it seriously. But now that I'm playing the lead character, I can relate to it. I feel cleansed," admits a shy looking Deepak.