India, Sept. 21 -- Festive fervour meets patriotic vibes as film, television and stage actors dress up to rehearse for their upcoming acts at the Luv Kush Ramlila (September 22 to October 3) on the Red Fort grounds in Old Delhi. Here is a glimpse of who's donning which avatar, and why they choose to salute the Indian Armed Forces.

"My connect with Delhi is very old and special as my parents (Raj Babbar and Nadira), first met here at the National School of Drama (NSD)... To now perform at this Ramlila at the Red Fort, in front of a live audience, is really exciting," says the 44-year-old adding, "I've played Ravana before, on TV, and I'm glad to get another chance to explore his many shades again. The Ramlila feels like an amphitheatre, s...