Ramayan is one of the most popular mythological television series which was aired on DD National in the year 1987-1988. It was written, created and directed by the ace Ramanand Sagar.
It is needless to mention that it is the adaptation of the Hindu epic with the same name and it is based on Ramayan of Valmiki and Ramcharitmanas of Tulsidas. This epic series generated 82% viewership and thereby created a record for Indian television series.
You’ll be rather amazed to know that each episode of the Ramayan series generated revenue of 40lakh for Doordarshan. This series has been re-telecast on Star Utsav and Star Plus in 2000 and currently due to the lockdown situation in India, it is again being aired on TV.
Prince Rama is the incarnation of Lord Vishnu has been exiled from Ayodhya due to the whim of his stepmother. Lakshmana, his loyal and trustworthy brother along with his beautiful wife, Sita, followed him into his exile in spite of the dangers that they face along the path.
However, later on, due to an unfortunate instance, Ravana, the king of demons, kidnapped Sita. Rama has to indulge deep inside himself to arrange the emotional and physical resources that he requires to rescue Sita.
