The Kapil Sharma Show: When Ramayan stars Arun Govil and other were approached for sensuous shoots
4 years, 10 months ago

The Kapil Sharma Show: When Ramayan stars Arun Govil and other were approached for sensuous shoots

India TV News  

The viewers are set for a journey down the memory lane as the star cast of the most popular show Ramayan will be seen gracing The Kapil Sharma Show on Saturday. In the promo shared by the channel, Arun, who became played Ram, is seen revealing that a lot of renowned magazines approached him and other actors to do sensuous photoshoots. He opened up about this and working on Ramanand Sagar's hit TV serial of the eighties during "The Kapil Sharma Show". Actors like Kiku Sharda, Krushna Abhishek, Vijay Tilani and others took to social media and shared videos in which they can be seen recalling the days when they used to watch Ramayan with their families.

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From Arun Govil to Sunil Lahri: Then and now pics of lead actors of Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan
11 months, 3 weeks ago

From Arun Govil to Sunil Lahri: Then and now pics of lead actors of Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan

India TV News  

evotees of Lord Ram have been waiting for the consecration for centuries and finally, their wait will be over on January 22, 2024. Image Source : XArun Govil played Lord Ram on the iconic show. Sunil Lahri as Laxman The actor played Laxman, Lord Ram's brother's role on the show. Image Source : XSunil Lahri as Laxman Bal Dhuri as …

When Ram appeared before us all
11 months, 4 weeks ago

When Ram appeared before us all

Hindustan Times  

The family home of producer-director-writer Moti Sagar, a bungalow nestled in a leafy cul-de-sac of Juhu, has had a few news crew visits in the past couple of weeks. The pandemic’s devastation was unfurling at a ferocious pace, when the government-run Doordarshan revived airing Ramayan again, prompting the then minister of information and broadcasting Prakash Javadekar to tweet a picture …

Adipurush gave many wrong justifications and failed to connect, Ramayan worked even in OTT-era: Sunil Lahri
1 year, 6 months ago

Adipurush gave many wrong justifications and failed to connect, Ramayan worked even in OTT-era: Sunil Lahri

Hindustan Times  

Sunil Lahri has once again spoken about the differences between Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan and the new film Adipurush. Sunil played Lakshman in the 80s TV show and has been voicing his views against the Prabhas-Kriti Sanon film ever since it released last month. He added that Adipurush failed to do so, while Ramayan had such a deep connection with the …

Arun Govil says Ramanand Sagar rejected him for Lord Ram's role in Ramayan; recalls being told show wasn't good for him
1 year, 6 months ago

Arun Govil says Ramanand Sagar rejected him for Lord Ram's role in Ramayan; recalls being told show wasn't good for him

Hindustan Times  

Actor Arun Govil, who played Lord Ram in the TV show Ramayan, has revealed that he wasn't the first choice for the character. In a new interview, Arun said that Ramanand Sagar, who helmed Ramayan, took his audition but rejected him. What Arun said about his career before featuring in Ramayan Speaking with news agency ANI, Arun said, "From 1977, …

Ramayan's Arun Govil bashes Prabhas' Adipurush, calls it ‘Hollywood ki cartoon film’
1 year, 6 months ago

Ramayan's Arun Govil bashes Prabhas' Adipurush, calls it ‘Hollywood ki cartoon film’

Firstpost  

Veteran television and film actor Arun Govil, who garnered nationwide popularity for his portrayal of Lord Rama in Ramanand Sagar’s iconic serial Ramayan, has expressed his disappointment with director Om Raut’s latest release Adipurush, which is also the adaptation of Ramayana. The actor highlighted the importance of presenting the Ramayana characters accurately and said it was done in Adipurush calling …

Arun Govil calls Adipurush ‘Hollywood ki cartoon’: Perhaps the team doesn’t have proper faith in Lord Rama and Sita
1 year, 6 months ago

Arun Govil calls Adipurush ‘Hollywood ki cartoon’: Perhaps the team doesn’t have proper faith in Lord Rama and Sita

Hindustan Times  

Arun Govil, still remembered as Lord Ram from Ramanand Sagar's hit TV show Ramayan, has commented on Om Raut's Adipurush. Arun Govil on Adipurush In an interview with ABP, Arun said that he has not seen the film but had given his suggestions to the Adipurush producers after the teaser release. Perhaps the team doesn’t have proper faith in Lord …

'Ram' Arun Govil Says 'No Rivalry' with 'Raavan' Arvind Trivedi: We Used to Eat Together
3 years, 3 months ago

'Ram' Arun Govil Says 'No Rivalry' with 'Raavan' Arvind Trivedi: We Used to Eat Together

News 18  

Veteran actor Arvind Trivedi, best known for playing Raavan on the popular 1986 mythological show Ramayan, died on late Tuesday evening following a heart attack. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to Arvind Trivedi, describing him as an “exceptional actor” who was passionate about public service. Read: Ramayan Actor Arvind Trivedi Passes Away, PM Narendra Modi Sends Condolences In an …

Record-Breaking Epic 'Ramayan' Is Back on TV
3 years, 8 months ago

Record-Breaking Epic 'Ramayan' Is Back on TV

News 18  

The late Ramanand Sagar’s blockbuster mythological show “Ramayan” is back on television. The serial had gained immense popularity upon release on Doordarshan in 1987, and the national broadcaster had re-telecast the show during last year’s lockdown. Arun Govil as Ram, Deepika Chikhalia as Sita, Sunil Lahri as Laxman, Arvind Trivedi as Raavan and Dara Singh as Hanuman are particularly recalled …

Dipika Chikhlia says history is repeating itself as Ramayan returns to TV screens
3 years, 8 months ago

Dipika Chikhlia says history is repeating itself as Ramayan returns to TV screens

India Today  

A year after it's rerun during coronavirus induced lockdown, the popular mythological show Ramayan has once again returned to the small screen. RAMAYAN TO RETURN ON TV AGAIN Dipika Chikhlia took to her Instagram account to share a photo of herself dressed up as Sita from the show Ramayan. Tune in to Star Bharat everyday at 7pm to watch Ramanand …

Raavan aka Arvind Trivedi overjoyed with viewers response to his role in Ramayan
4 years, 6 months ago

Raavan aka Arvind Trivedi overjoyed with viewers response to his role in Ramayan

India TV News  

Veteran actor Arvind Trivedi feels overjoyed with the warm response from t fhe audience, especially the younger generation, to his role of Raavan during the lockdown repeat telecast of the popular eighties series, "Ramayan". The Ramanand Sagar show also features Arun Govil as Ram along with Dipika Chikhlia as Sita, and Dara Singh as Hanuman. "When I come across so …

Ramayan actor Sunil Lahri shares rare photo with onscreen brother Arun Govil, fans hail the Ram-Lakshman duo
4 years, 7 months ago

Ramayan actor Sunil Lahri shares rare photo with onscreen brother Arun Govil, fans hail the Ram-Lakshman duo

Hindustan Times  

Sunil Lahri, better known as Lakshman from Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan, has shared a rare behind-the-scene picture from the shoot in the 80s. Ramayan actor Sunil Lahri has shared a rare throwback picture with onscreen brother Arun Govil. Sharing the picture on Instagram, Sunil wrote, “Bade bhai ka pyar care dikhate Hue Ram ji Ramayan ki shooting ke dauran outside studio.” …

Ramayan actor Sunil Lahri shares adorable Ram-Lakshman moment clicked with Arun Govil
4 years, 7 months ago

Ramayan actor Sunil Lahri shares adorable Ram-Lakshman moment clicked with Arun Govil

India TV News  

TV actors Sunil Lahri and Arun Govil have been creating much buzz owing to the reruns of their popular show Ramayan amid the Covid-19 lockdown. "Bade bhai ka pyar care dikhate Hue Ram ji Ramayan ki shooting ke dauran outside studio", said Sunil Lahri while sharing the throwback picture. Take a look: Meanwhile, Sunil Lahri recently shared how Sudhir Dalvi, …

Did you know Arun Govil, Ramayan’s Lord Rama, worked with Sridevi in Himmatwala? See rare photo
4 years, 8 months ago

Did you know Arun Govil, Ramayan’s Lord Rama, worked with Sridevi in Himmatwala? See rare photo

Hindustan Times  

Three years before Arun Govil became a household name with Ramanand Sagar’s popular television series Ramayan, the actor played a supporting part in K Raghavendra Rao’s 1983 blockbuster Himmatwala, starring Sridevi and Jeetendra in the lead roles. Incidentally, Arun also worked with Jeetendra in V Madhusudhan Rao’s 1997 film Lav Kush, in which he played Lakshman. Arun said that it …

The Ramayan: Why Indians are turning to nostalgic TV
4 years, 8 months ago

The Ramayan: Why Indians are turning to nostalgic TV

BBC  

The Ramayan: Why Indians are turning to nostalgic TV Doordashan National Initially meant to run for 52 episodes, The Ramayan was extended to 78 due to popular demand TV series from decades ago – including The Ramayan and Shaktimaan – are proving huge ratings hits in India. “People are religiously watching The Ramayan, it’s on twice a day, in the …

Sunil Lahri shares throwback pic with co-star Dipika Chikhlia from a show before Ramayan
4 years, 8 months ago

Sunil Lahri shares throwback pic with co-star Dipika Chikhlia from a show before Ramayan

India Today  

Ramayan star Sunil Lahri, who plays Lakshman in the Ramanand Sagar show is being praised for his acting. Myself and Deepika ji in a serial before Ramayan pic.twitter.com/F5HvyExwLP — Sunil lahri April 25, 2020 The picture is from one of the episodes of Vikram Aur Betaal where the two actors were paired opposite each other. There are even more 's …

Ramayan fame Sunil Lahri reveals his choice of Bollywood stars who could play Ram, Sita, Lakshman and Ravan
4 years, 8 months ago

Ramayan fame Sunil Lahri reveals his choice of Bollywood stars who could play Ram, Sita, Lakshman and Ravan

India TV News  

The greatest gift which Television viewers got amid the coronavirus lockdown in the country was the re-run of Ramanand Sagar's Ramayana on public broadcaster Doordarshan. The actors who played the role of Ram, Sita, Lakshman-- Arun Govil, Dipika Chikhlia, and Arun Govil apart from the others came in the limelight and everyone wanted to know how they look now and …

When Lakshman spent quality time with 'Raavan' Arvind Trivedi, Ramayan actor Sunil Lahri shares pic
4 years, 8 months ago

When Lakshman spent quality time with 'Raavan' Arvind Trivedi, Ramayan actor Sunil Lahri shares pic

India TV News  

The last episode of Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan aired on Doordarshan on April 18 where Ram defeat Raavan thus drawing the story to a close. Actor Sunil Lahri, who played the role of Lakshman in the show, shared a picture of himself hugging Arvind Trivedi, the actor who portrayed the character of Raavan. Taking to Instagram, Sunil Lahri wrote, "Quality time …

Last episode of Ramayan to telecast on Saturday, this show to take its place
4 years, 8 months ago

Last episode of Ramayan to telecast on Saturday, this show to take its place

India TV News  

The journey of Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan that began from March 28 starring Arun Govil, Dipika Chikhlia, and Sunil Lahri as Ram, Sita and Lakshman is now coming to an end. Prasar Bharati CEO Shashi Shekhar confirmed the news through his tweet and said that looking at the immense popularity and the interest of the people towards the ongoing Ramayan, they …

Ramayan's Lakshman aka Sunil Lahri reacts to memes: I am liking and enjoying it
4 years, 8 months ago

Ramayan's Lakshman aka Sunil Lahri reacts to memes: I am liking and enjoying it

India TV News  

The re-runs of epic drama Ramayan and Mahabharat have been garnering huge popularity among the viewers, Fans have been watching the episodes religiously and taking to social media to express their opinions about them. Actor Sunil Lahri, who played Lakshman in Ramayan, is the flavor of the season when it comes to memes. Twitterati have been coming up with hilarious …

Ramayan: ‘Sita’ Dipika Chikhlia shares epic throwback photo of entire team, says ‘many of the cast are no more’
4 years, 8 months ago

Ramayan: ‘Sita’ Dipika Chikhlia shares epic throwback photo of entire team, says ‘many of the cast are no more’

Hindustan Times  

Actor Dipika Chikhlia has shared a rare photo of the entire cast and crew of television epic, Ramayan. The photo, shared by Dipika on her Instagram page, shows her lead and supporting cast posing in lavish costumes while the directors, cameramen and others from the production team join in. “The Epic pic of the entire team of Ramayan cast and …

Ramayan's Sita, Dipika Chikhlia's old pic with Narendra Modi and LK Advani goes viral
4 years, 8 months ago

Ramayan's Sita, Dipika Chikhlia's old pic with Narendra Modi and LK Advani goes viral

India Today  

Actress Dipika Chikhlia, who rose to fame as Sita in Ramayan, recently made her Twitter debut. Dipika Chikhlia captioned it, "An old pic when I stood for election from baroda now called as Vadodara extreme right is our PM narendra modi ji nxt to hom was LK Advaniji and me and nalin bhatt in charge of the election @narendramodi @pmo …

Rare old photo of Ramayan star cast Arun Govil, Dipika Chikhlia, Dara Singh will make you nostalgic
4 years, 8 months ago

Rare old photo of Ramayan star cast Arun Govil, Dipika Chikhlia, Dara Singh will make you nostalgic

India TV News  

Most popular TV show Ramayan has been again telecasted on the small screen during the lockdown after a huge demand from the fans. Actress Dipika Chikhlia, who played teh role of Sita, in the epic drama also became nostalgic as she shared a rare old photo of the entire star cast of Ramayan on Instagram. The actress shared an old …

Ramayan’s Sugriva, actor Shyam Sundar Kalani dies, Arun Govil and Sunil Lahri pay tribute
4 years, 9 months ago

Ramayan’s Sugriva, actor Shyam Sundar Kalani dies, Arun Govil and Sunil Lahri pay tribute

Hindustan Times  

Actor Shyam Sundar Kalani, who played Sugriva in the hit TV series Ramayan, has died. Govil, who played Lord Ram in the series, wrote in a tweet, “Sad to know about demise of Mr. Shyam Sundar who played the role of Sugreev in Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan. May his soul rest in peace.” Lahri, who played Lakshman in the series, wrote …

Ramayan actor Arun Govil requests fans for support against Twitter impersonator, shares video
4 years, 9 months ago

Ramayan actor Arun Govil requests fans for support against Twitter impersonator, shares video

India TV News  

Veteran TV actor Arun Govil, who used to play the role of Ram in most popular show Ramayan, took to Twitter to inform his fans about an imposter who has created a fake Twitter profile with his name and used the same profile picture to confuse everyone. In the video, Arun Govil asked his fans to report that fake Twitter …

Ramayana: From Arun Govil to Deepika Chikhalia, what actors of hit mythological serial are doing now
4 years, 9 months ago

Ramayana: From Arun Govil to Deepika Chikhalia, what actors of hit mythological serial are doing now

Hindustan Times  

The coronavirus lockdown has been an unexpected boom for Doordarshan. After Ramayana, Arun continued to work in television, appearing in a bunch of mythological serials such as Luv Kush, played Harishchandra in TV series Vishwamitra and Buddha in a serial of the same name. Deepika Chikhalia Deepika started out in Hindi film Sun Meri Laila and worked opposite stars like …

Ramayan re-run breaks TRP records, garners highest ratings for a Hindi GEC show since 2015
4 years, 9 months ago

Ramayan re-run breaks TRP records, garners highest ratings for a Hindi GEC show since 2015

India TV News  

Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan has broken all records as it has made a comeback on television after the huge demand by fans. Doordarshan has been re-running the show since March 28 and the show has garnered high TRP in the first week itself. According to an official statement released by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Thursday, the show has …

Reel life ‘Lord Ram’ Arun Govil appeals to people to stay at home and follow PM Modi’s guidelines
4 years, 9 months ago

Reel life ‘Lord Ram’ Arun Govil appeals to people to stay at home and follow PM Modi’s guidelines

Op India  

Days after Doordarshan started to telecast Ramanand Sagar’s 1987 television series Ramayan, actor Arun Govil, who played the lead role of ‘Lord Ram’, appealed to everyone to abide by the rules and follow PM Modi’s guideline in view of the Coronavirus outbreak. Public broadcaster DD National took to the micro-blogging site, to share the reel life Lord Ram’s appeal to …

'Ram' Arun Govil watches Ramayan with family. Seen the viral picture yet?
4 years, 9 months ago

'Ram' Arun Govil watches Ramayan with family. Seen the viral picture yet?

India TV News  

A picture of Arun Govil watching Ramayan"on television with his grandchildren has gone viral on social media. Recently, Arun Govil evealed that his career "came to a standstill" after the show because producers didn't find him suitable for "commercial movies." The 62-year-old actor, in an interview to The Times Of India, revealed that for the last 14 years, he "hasn't …

Arun Govil: After Ramayan, my film career was almost over
4 years, 9 months ago

Arun Govil: After Ramayan, my film career was almost over

India Today  

When one tries to imagine Lord Ram, they invoke Arun Govil's smiling face from Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan and the actor says he is amazed that even after 33 years his image as the noble prince is so fresh in the minds of the viewers. Govil started his career in Bollywood in 1977 with Tarachand Barjatya’s Paheli, which he followed up …

As Ramayan returns, Arun Govil says, 'People call me Ram and not by my name'
4 years, 9 months ago

As Ramayan returns, Arun Govil says, 'People call me Ram and not by my name'

India TV News  

When one tries to imagine Lord Ram, they invoke Arun Govil's smiling face from Ramanand Sagar's "Ramayan" and the actor says he is amazed that even after 33 years his image as the noble prince is so fresh in the minds of the viewers. Govil started his career in Bollywood in 1977 with Tarachand Barjatya’s “Paheli”, which he followed up …

WATCH: As Ramayan telecast begins on TV, ‘Sita’ Dipika Chikhlia has a message for viewers
4 years, 9 months ago

WATCH: As Ramayan telecast begins on TV, ‘Sita’ Dipika Chikhlia has a message for viewers

India TV News  

Sita of Ramayan aka actress Dipika Chikhlia is as excited about the return of the epic drama on TV as are the fans. In the video, Dipika Chikhlia aka Sita asked her fans to enjoy the TV show once again and learn something from it. Watch the video here- Fans will be able to see their favorite show Ramayan on …

Ramayan to be re-telecast on Doordarshan from 28 March, Prakash Javadekar announces 'on public demand'
4 years, 9 months ago

Ramayan to be re-telecast on Doordarshan from 28 March, Prakash Javadekar announces 'on public demand'

Firstpost  

Stand-up comic Kunal Kamra commented on I&B Minister Prakash Javadekar’s announcement by linking the rerun of Ramayan to the Ayodhya verdict. Popular mythological show Ramayan, which became a household name in the late 1990s and early 2000, will be telecast on the national public broadcaster Doordarshan once again. @narendramodi@PIBIndia@DDNational — Prakash Javadekar March 27, 2020 Created, written, and directed by …

EXCLUSIVE: Ramayan actor Arun Govil aka Ram expresses happiness over show's re-telecast
4 years, 9 months ago

EXCLUSIVE: Ramayan actor Arun Govil aka Ram expresses happiness over show's re-telecast

India TV News  

If you are a 90s kid, you would remember how people were crazy about Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan. Reacting to the same, Ramayan actor Arun Govil aka Ram expressed his happiness in a candid chat with India TV and claimed that the show will bring people together and bring positivity. Actor Arun Govil reveals that he is trying to stay positive …

Coronavirus: Doordarshan to retelecast Ramayan after ‘public demand’ from Saturday
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Doordarshan to retelecast Ramayan after ‘public demand’ from Saturday

India TV News  

Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan and B.R. When these TV shows used to air, people used to stay in their homes to watch them, the streets used to be deserted. Today, when the streets are deserted due to the coronavirus lockdown and people are forced to stay in their homes, the demand for these shows to be retelecasted on TV arose on …

Coronavirus lockdown: Ramayan is back. When and where to watch
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus lockdown: Ramayan is back. When and where to watch

India Today  

There was a huge demand on social media for the retelecast of Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan and BR Chopra's Mahabharat during the 21-day lockdown to fight coronavirus. He wrote, "Happy to announce that on public demand, we are starting retelecast of 'Ramayana' from tomorrow, Saturday March 28 in DD National, One episode in morning 9 am to 10 am, another in …

Prasar Bharti in talks to re-telecast Ramayan, Mahabharat during lockdown
4 years, 9 months ago

Prasar Bharti in talks to re-telecast Ramayan, Mahabharat during lockdown

Hindustan Times  

Prasar Bharti is in talks to work out a deal with the rights holders of the epic tele-serials Ramayan and Mahabharat, to re-telecast these shows once again during the 21-day nationwide lockdown by popular demand. With India coming to a standstill owing to the national lockdown announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, many …

Prasar Bharti in talks to re-telecast Ramayan and Mahabharat
4 years, 9 months ago

Prasar Bharti in talks to re-telecast Ramayan and Mahabharat

India TV News  

Prasar Bharti is in talks to work out a deal with the rights holders of the epic teleserial "Ramayan" and "Mahabharat", to re-telecast these shows once again during the 21-day nationwide lockdown by popular demand. "Dear @narendramodi ji @PrakashJavdekar ji Please consider asking DD, and advising other channels, to telecast Ramanand Sagar's Ramayana and B R Chopra's Mahabharata daily. Ramanand …

Ramayan actors offered sensuous shoots, Arun Govil aka Ram says ‘We could never take the chance of breaking audience trust for money’
4 years, 10 months ago

Ramayan actors offered sensuous shoots, Arun Govil aka Ram says ‘We could never take the chance of breaking audience trust for money’

Hindustan Times  

Actor Arun Govil, who became a national icon in the eighties playing Ram in the eighties serial Ramayan, recalled there was a time when the cast of the series was approached for sensuous photoshoots Arun Govil, Deepika Chikhail and Sunil Lehri visited The Kapil Sharma Show. We could never take the chance of breaking their trust for money,” said Arun. …

When Ramayan cast was approached for sensuous shoots
4 years, 10 months ago

When Ramayan cast was approached for sensuous shoots

India Today  

Actor Arun Govil, who became a national icon in the eighties playing Ram in the eighties serial Ramayan, recalled there was a time when the cast of the series was approached for sensuous photoshoots! "While we were shooting for Ramayan, a lot of renowned magazines approached me and the other cast members to do sensuous photoshoots for them. The actor …

Ramayan’s Ram, Sita and Lakshman visit The Kapil Sharma Show 33 years later. Then and now pic is viral
4 years, 10 months ago

Ramayan’s Ram, Sita and Lakshman visit The Kapil Sharma Show 33 years later. Then and now pic is viral

Hindustan Times  

Lead actors of Ramayan -- Arun Govil, Dipika Chikalia and Sunil Lahri -- who played Ram, Sita and Lakshman respectively on the show, celebrated 33 years of their iconic mythological show as they visited The Kapil Sharma Show. Ramayan’s Ram, Sita and Lakshman visited The Kapil Sharma’s Show. Sony TV, the channel that airs The Kapil Sharma Show, shared a …

33 Years of TV show Ramayana: Ram, Sita, Lakshman - Arun Govil, Dipika, Sunil Lahiri - share unheard stories
4 years, 10 months ago

33 Years of TV show Ramayana: Ram, Sita, Lakshman - Arun Govil, Dipika, Sunil Lahiri - share unheard stories

India TV News  

We have seen many celebrities having fun on the popular comedy show The Kapil Sharma Show but this weekend will be special when the Godly characters will grace the show. We are here talking about actors Arun Govil, Dipika Chikhlia and Sunil Lahri who were a part of the iconic mythological show, Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan as they played the roles …

The TV show that transformed Hinduism
5 years, 2 months ago

The TV show that transformed Hinduism

BBC  

The TV show that transformed Hinduism Ramanand Sagar Productions While in the forest, Laxman, Sita and Lord Ram hear that Bharat is coming with an army During 1987 and 1988, Indian state TV broadcast a series that adapted the epic Hindu poem the Ramayana for a modern audience. Ramanand Sagar Productions Lord Ram marries Sita after proving himself heroic in …

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