As Ram navami It is being celebrated all over the country, it is a good opportunity to reflect a series that units the whole country: Ramanand Sagar’s ”RamayanaIt was not just a show; It was a feeling, a weekly ritual, a moment of shared devotion. It was all Arun Govil in its heart, whose portrayal of Lord Ram is unforgettable. He was Lord Ram, and he will always be Lord Rama.
A show that stopped time
When ‘Ramayana’ broadcast on Sunday, it was observed that the streets get empty, shops are closed, and the families gathered in front of television. It is estimated that the show saw the show every week between 80 – 100 million people, with the number of viewers to about 85%. In Meerut, people also requested that the power supply schedule be adjusted to avoid losing the show. It was a national spectacle, not only a show.
The depiction of Ramanand Sagar of Lord Ram’s epic Katha made the famous story alive, as never before. While the sets can look old today, the honesty and depth of emotions is still from the heart. Arun Govil as Lord Ram, Deepika Chakhiya as Madta Sita, and Lord Lakshman as Sunil Lahri were not just artists, they were symbols of faith and devotion to Indians all over the country.
Lives on heritage
Still, there is not much difference. During the 2020 lockdown, ‘Ramayana’ was repeated again and set to see the records once again. In the first four episodes alone, 170 million people around the world tuned to see, making it the most watched entertainment show of that time. It was reminiscent of the permanent appeal of the show.
Arun Govil’s iconic, Komal, Nobel Ram echo. For most Indians that grew in the 1980s and 90s, this ‘Ramayana’ will always be close to the house. This Ram Navami, we not only remember Lord Ram, we also remember the actor who brought him into life in front of millions of people.
