On the occasion of Dussehra, veteran talk show host Simi Garewal shared an unusual opinion about the mythological character Ravan on her X (formerly Twitter) handle. In a post that caught many off guard, she argued that Ravan was not truly evil, but just“slightly naughty.”

Ravan: More Educated and Respectful Than Expected?

Simi's post began by questioning the traditional idea of Ravan as purely evil. She wrote that while Ravan did kidnap Sita in haste, he treated her with respect, providing good food, shelter, and even women security guards (though she joked they weren't very attractive). She praised Ravan for his humble marriage proposal and noted he never resorted to violence when rejected. She also said that even after Lord Rama killed him, Ravan was wise enough to apologize.

Simi took her praise further by saying that Ravan was“more educated than half of our Parliament.” She ended her post with a lighthearted note, saying there were“no hard feelings” but it's just the tradition to celebrate Rama's victory every year.

Dear Ravana...Every year, on this day, we celebrate the victory of good over evil.. But.. technically.. your behaviour should be re-classified from "Evil" to "Slightly Naughty". After all, tumne kiya hi kya tha? I agree you kidnapped a lady in haste... But.. after that.. you... twitter/GqIKNA2fCW

- Simi_Garewal (@Simi_Garewal) October 2, 2025

Mixed Reactions from Social Media

Simi's take quickly sparked a strong reaction online. Many users were unhappy with her comments, accusing her of glorifying a villain and misunderstanding the story. Some called her out for being insensitive and demanded an apology.

One user sarcastically replied, saying if Ravan kidnapped Simi in real life, her view would change after facing such a traumatic experience. Others expressed disbelief and said she had“lost her mind.”

Despite the criticism, Simi's post has opened up fresh discussions on how we interpret mythological stories and characters, especially during festivals like Dussehra that symbolize the victory of good over evil.

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