TV Thursday: Arun Govil to Dipika Chikhlia, Ramayan actors who went on to become MPs

Several Ramayan actors from the renowned serial entered politics and became Members of Parliament, a phenomenon reserved ...
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‘Sita’ of Ramayana serial got a role in Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana? Deepika Chikhalia breaks silence, says, ‘I will…’

The first glimpse of Bollywood’s most anticipated movie Ramayana has finally come out. Just yesterday, the makers shared a glimpse of Ramayana Part 1 on social media. Meanwhile, Dipika Chikhlia has ...
Indiatimes

When Ramanand Sagar’s 'Ramayan' united the nation

Ramanand Sagar’s ‘Ramayan’ aired on Doordarshan in 1987-1988 and captivated the nation, with Arun Govil’s portrayal of Lord Ram becoming iconic. The show's immense popularity was evident during its ...
The Hindu

How the Ramayan TV show helped shape a singular nationwide Hindu identity

Ahmed, Resuf, Paul Brimble, Akhila Kovvuri, Alessandro Saia, Dean Yang. 2025. ‘Ancient Epics in the Television Age: Mass media, Identity, and the Rise of Hindu Nationalism in India.’ National Bureau ...
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Legendary Storyteller Ramanand Sagar Returns to TV with AI-Enhanced 'Kaakbhushundi Ramayan' - Exclusive

Ramanand Sagar, the creator of the beloved Ramayan series, returns to narrate a new adaptation, Kaakbhushundi Ramayan, through the power of AI. Premiering on Doordarshan on November 18th, the series, ...
India TV

Where is Ramayan's Surpanakha? The theatre artist was paid Rs 30 thousand for special appearance

Ramayan has been the most popular show in TV history. The cast of this mythological serial, which aired on Doordarshan in the 80s, is still mentioned. Apart from Ram, Ravana and Sita, there were ...