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Published 15:24 IST, April 2nd 2020

'Ramayan' cast then and now | Where is the star cast today? Pictures inside

Here are the details of the lead cast from Ramanand Sagar's 'Ramayan' which is now being re-telecast on DD National. Read on to know more about Ramayan cast.

Reported by: Anushka Pathania
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Due to the pandemic lockdown, the general public has been advised to stay home and in quarantine. Due to this, the entertainment channels have been telecasting old and popular series. Similarly, DD National too started re-telecasting the epic show of Ramanand Sagar, Ramayan. Ramayan is an Indian mythological television series which aired during 1987-1988 and became a household staple. It was a television adaptation of the ancient Hindu epic and is based on Valmiki’s Ramayan and Tulsidas’ Ramcharitmanas.

Even after more than 30 years, the show is enjoying the same popularity as it had enjoyed before. Here is a list of the cast members and details about what are they up to now. Read on to know.

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Arun Govil as Rama

Arun Govil portrayed the role of Ram in the series. He is the lead role in the series and was the eldest son of King Dasharatha and husband of Sita. Ram went to exile with his wife Sita and brother Lakshman.

Where is he now?

Arun Govil, 61 years old, is credited for many films and television series. According to media portals, Arun Govil is involved in doing theatrical shows, films. He was recently seen on The Kapil Sharma Show for the launch of a book based on the life of Shri Ramanand Sagar. Check out the then and now picture of Arun Govil below.

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Image credits: DD national and Arun Govil Twitter

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Deepika Chikhlia as Sita

Deepika Chikhlia portrayed the role of Sita in the series. She is the female lead in the series and was the wife of Ram. Read on to know what is she up to now.

Where is she now?

Deepika Chikhlia, 54 years old, is credited for many films and television series. According to media portals, Deepika Chikhlia is seen many times doing social work, theatre and other things related to the entertainment industry. She was recently seen on The Kapil Sharma Show for the launch of a book based on the life of Shri Ramanand Sagar.

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Image credits: DD national and Deepika Chikhlia Instagram

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Sunil Lahri as Lakshman

Sunil Lahri portrayed the role of Lakshman in the series. He was the younger brother of Ram and the son of King Dasharath. He accompanied Ram and Sita and went with them to exile.

Where is he now?

Sunil Lahri, 59 years old, too has done many films and television series. He too was recently seen on The Kapil Sharma Show for the launch of a book based on the life of Shri Ramanand Sagar. Check out his 'then' and 'now' pictures.

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Image credits: DD national and Sunil Lahri Twitter

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Arvind Trivedi as Ravan

Arvind Trivedi portrayed the role of Ravan in the series. Ravan was the king of Lanka and is known to have abducted Sita. He was later killed by Lord Ram.

Where is he now?

Arvind Trivedi has had a prolific career in the Gujarati cinema for over 40 years. He is now 81 years old. Check out the then and now pictures of him.

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Image credits: screengrab gyan ganga youtube / Promo Image Credits: DD National Instagram

 

Updated 15:25 IST, April 2nd 2020

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