description Ramayan Overview
Ramayan is a Hindi-language television adaptation of the ancient Sanskrit epic Ramayana. Produced by Ramanand Sagar and initially broadcast on DD National between 1987 and 1988, it achieved global popularity with an estimated viewership exceeding 650 million. The series generated significant revenue for DD National, earning ₹40 lakh per episode.
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info Ramayan Specifications
| Country | India |
| Year | 1987 |
help Ramayan FAQ
When did Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan first air?
Ramayan aired on DD National from 1987 to 1988. Ramanand Sagar produced the Hindi television adaptation of the Ramayana.
Who played Rama and Sita in Ramayan?
Arun Govil played Rama, and Deepika Chikhalia played Sita. Dara Singh became strongly associated with the role of Hanuman.
Why was Ramayan such a major Indian TV event?
The Sunday broadcasts became a national ritual in India during the late 1980s. The series has been reported to have reached hundreds of millions of viewers through original broadcasts and later reruns.
Did Ramayan have follow-up series?
Yes. Ramanand Sagar's team followed it with Luv Kush, also known as Uttar Ramayan, which focused on Rama and Sita's sons.
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