Miss Watching Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan On TV? DD National To Stream The Show Soon
Doordarshan National took to Twitter to announce the return of the show 'Ramayan' once again. The news coincided with the festive atmosphere following the inauguration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
Are you one of those OG audiences of Ramanand Sagar's legendary television series, Ramayan? Well, the wait is over if you miss watching the show on TV.
What Is The Announcement?
Doordarshan National took to Twitter to announce the return of the show 'Ramayan' once again. The news coincided with the festive atmosphere following the inauguration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
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The Inauguration Of Ram Temple In Ayodhya
The announcement of the show's comeback on TV comes nearly a week after the inauguration of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple and the consecration of the Ram Lalla idol in a grand ceremony, also attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 22.
When Did The Show Air For The First Time?
The show was initially aired in 1987.
Picture Of Ramanand Sagar/Twitter
Originally broadcast on DD National from January 25, 1987, to July 31, 1988, the series achieved unprecedented viewership, reaching 82 percent and establishing itself as the most-watched television series globally at the time.
What Is 'Ramayan' All About?
The popular show is adapted from the ancient Indian Sanskrit epic Ramayana, which was meticulously crafted, written, and directed by Ramanand Sagar.
It showcased actors Arun Govil as Lord Rama, Dipika Chikhlia as Sita, Sunil Lahri as Lakshmana, the late Dara Singh as Lord Hanuman, and the late Arvind Trivedi as Ravana, with narration by Ashok Kumar and Ramanand Sagar himself.
Ramayan Cast Together In A Scene/Twitter
Fun Fact: Doordarshan also reintroduced Ramayan to entertain the audience at home amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Ramayan Cast Also Visited Ayodhya
Arun Govil, accompanied by other members of the Ramayan cast, actively took part in the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.
Raam Aayenge Aayenge Raam Aayenge ?
¡ª The Saffron Tweeter (@Saffron_Tweeter) January 18, 2024
Arun Govil, Deepika and Sunil Lahiri ( Original cast of Ramayan ) in Ayodhya
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The entire cast, during media interviews, openly shared their joy and expressed deep gratitude for the profound privilege of being a part of this grand and significant event.
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