Bollywood

41 days ago

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'Ramayana' Complete Star Cast Details Seemingly Revealed

Mumbai, July 11 - One of Indian cinema's most ambitious projects, director Nitesh Tiwari's epic adaptation of Ramayana, has become the talk of the town following the release of its first look teaser. The brief glimpse, which introduced Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Yash as Raavan, has sent anticipation soaring, with a wave of unanimous praise across the board. ## Primary Cast Confirmed ## The teaser officially revealed Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita, joined by Ravie Dubey as Lakshman, Yash as the fearsome Raavan, and Sunny Deol in the powerful role of Hanuman. The visual introduction of Ranbir and Yash has already generated tremendous excitement among fans. ## Rumoured Full Cast Line-Up ## According to Letterboxd, the complete cast has now surfaced. Notably, Arun Govil, who famously portrayed Rama in Ramanand Sagar's iconic TV series, returns to the epic as King Dasharath. He will be joined by Indira Krishnan as Mata Kaushalya and Lara Dutta as the scheming Kaikeyi. ## The cast reportedly also includes: ## Sheeba Chaddha as Manthra ## Kajal Aggarwal as Mandodari ## Rakul Preet Singh as Shurpanakha ## Vivek Oberoi as Vidyutjiva ## Adinath Kothare as Bharat ## Mohit Raina as Lord Shiva ## Kunal Kapoor as Indradeva ## Amitabh Bachchan lending his voice for Jatayu ## Other listed cast members on LetterBoxd in undisclosed roles include Deepika Padukone, Anil Kapoor, Vikrant Massey, Meghna Malik, Harman Baweja, Samarth Kaimliya, Kurangi Vijyashri Nagraj, Ajinkya Rao, Sandeep Kumar, Pravin Manjrekar, and Satyen Chaturvedi. ## Production & Release Timeline ## Produced by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studio in association with Yash's Monster Mind Creations, Ramayana will unfold in two parts, with Part 1 slated for Diwali 2026 and Part 2 expected in Diwali 2027. The epic will be released globally in multiple languages and formats, including 3D and IMAX. ## The film's visual effects are being handled by DNEG, the studio behind numerous global blockbusters. Musical legends Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman are collaborating on the score, setting the stage for a truly cinematic mythological experience. ## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

1402 days ago

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Arun Govil To Play Lord Ram In Akshay Kumar, Pankaj Tripathi Starrer 'Oh My God 2'?

Mumbai, October 19 - Arun Govil, known for playing Lord Ram in the iconic and epic tv serial, Ramayan, has reportedly been roped in to reprise the role in Akshay Kumar and Pankaj Tripathi starrer "Oh My God" sequel. Govil has become synonymous with the character of Lord Ram after playing the iconic role in Ramanand Sagar's 1987 TV show. ## Directed by Amit Rai and produced by Ashwin Varde and Akshay Kumar, "Oh My God 2" is the follow-up to the 2012 blockbuster film starring Akshay and Paresh Rawal in the leading roles. The sequel will feature Akshay reprising his role of Lord Krishna with Pankaj Tripathi stepping into the shoes of Paresh Rawal. Yami Gautam is said to be the leading lady in the film. ## According to India Today, Akshay Kumar was keen to bring Arun Govil on board to play Lord Ram. "There is no other face more recognizable to play Lord Ram than Arun Govil. It was a decision that the makers took unanimously", said the source to India Today.## Meanwhile, OMG 2 will be different from the first part. While the first part was based on religious fanaticism and superstitions, the sequel will reportedly be based on the Indian education system with Pankaj Tripathi taking the center stage. The shooting of the film has started recently and is expected to begin next schedule on October 23 in Ujjain. ## Akshay Kumar, on the other hand, has several films in the pipeline. He is currently shooting for magnum opus "Ram Setu" in Ooty and will soon join OMG 2 cast. The actor recently announced his new film, Gorkha, which is based on the life of war hero Major General Ian Cardozo from the prestigious Gorkha Regiment of the Indian Army. Meanwhile, Akshay is gearing up for the release of Sooryavanshi, which is slated to hit big screens on November 5. ## Stay tuned...

Box Office

1890 days ago

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Aankhen [1968] Box Office Collection | Day Wise | Worldwide

Here is the movie Aankhen [1968] box office collection which is an Indian spy thriller film. This film is directed by Ramanand Sagar and produced by Ramanand Sagar under the banner Sagar Art International.## Aankhen stars Dharmendra, Mala Sinha, Mehmood, and Kumkum in key roles. ## Here is Ankhen [1968] Day Wise Collection DayIndia Net Collection Day 1 [1st Friday] ₹ 0.08 Cr Day 2 [1st Saturday] ₹ 0.06 Cr Day 3 [1st Sunday] ₹ 0.09 Cr Day 4 [1st Monday] ₹ 0.06 Cr Day 5 [1st Tuesday] ₹ 0.05 Cr Day 6 [1st Wednesday] ₹ 0.04 Cr Day 7 [1st Thursday] ₹ 0.04 Cr Week 1 Collection ₹ 0.42 Cr Week 2 Collection ₹ 0.37 Cr Week 3 Collection ₹ 0.32 Cr Week 4 Collection ₹ 0.28 Cr Week 5 Collection ₹ 0.25 Cr Week 6 Collection ₹ 0.20 Cr Week 7 Collection ₹ 0.16 Cr Week 8+ Collection ₹ 1.20 Cr ## Total Net Collection ₹ 3.20 Cr ## Worldwide Collection Gross ₹ 6.40 Cr ## Overseas Collection ₹ 0.00 Cr ## India Gross Collection ₹ 6.40 Cr ## Aankhen [1968] Budget: ₹ 0.80 Cr [EST.] ## Aankhen [1968] Verdict: BLOCKBUSTER## Release date: 01 January, 1968 ## For more and the latest news about Bollywood Box Office Collection, Stay tuned to us.

TV

1925 days ago

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Vishnu Puran to be re-telecasted from May 14 on DD Bharti

After Ramayan and Sri Krishna (DD National), Mahabharat (DD Bharti) 'Vishnu Puran' is all set to be re-telecasted on Doordarshan's DD Bharti from May 14 at 7:00 PM every day. Doordarshan is already retelecasting some of its famous 80s and 90s show during the lockdown period. ## यदा यदा हि धर्मस्य ग्लानिर्भवति भारत ।अभ्युत्थानमधर्मस्य तदात्मानं सृजाम्यहम् ॥जब धरती पर बढ़े पाप, तब भगवान ने लिए दशावतार....जानने के लिए देखना न भूलें "विष्णु पुराण" आज शाम 07 बजे सिर्फ डीडी भारती पर #VishnuPuran pic.twitter.com/ARy4IAVGfp— DD Bharati (@DD_Bharati) May 14, 2020 ## Vishu Puran is a Mythological series on Lord Vishnu and it is based on Vishnu Puran. The show was first aired on Sunday, January 23, 2000, and later it was broadcasted from March 2001 to January 2003 for 78 episodes on Zee TV. However, Vishnu Puran did not become as popular as Mahabharat, but it was loved by audiences. ## Since the lockdown has been imposed, Doordarshan is bringing some of its most loved shows and it has brought an unprecedented Television Rating Point (TRP) to the channel. Ramanand Sagar's 'Ramayan' recently broked all the records of television history when it became the most-watched entertainment show in the world with 77 M (7.7 Crore) viewership on 16th April.## Stay tuned...

TV

1929 days ago

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"Lalita Pawar was a great lady, continued her shoot despite burning her feet", reveals Ramayan's Sunil Lahri

Since the lockdown is undergoing due to coronavirus pandemic, many popular shows of the 80s and 90s including Ramayan and Mahabharat are being retelecasted to entertain the audience during this time. While the shows are receiving a massive response from the viewers, the star cast has been revealing interesting facts that went behind the scenes. ## Sunil Lahri who played the role of Laxman revealed an interesting fact about the late Lalita Pawar who played the role of Manthara in the Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan. Recently, during a virtual video conference, Sunil Lahri aka Laxman said that while they were shooting, there was a scene where Lord Rama returns to Ayodhya, Lalita Pawar injured but still continued her shoot. ## "Lalita Pawar Ji once suffered an injury. During a sequence when Lord Ram returns to Ayodhya, the entire set was lit with diyas. Lalita Ji being an enthusiastic actor did not realize and she walked over them, by mistake she stepped on the lanterns and both her feet got burnt. The spot dadas would carry her till the set from the room and she used to give her shot".## "In fact, she was asked to relax and rest, but she was such an excited actor that she would love to work. Nobody got to know that she was in pain, she showed no signs when she was on camera. She was so committed that despite the injuries she continued to shoot and hats off to her. She was a great lady," said the actor. ## Lalita Pawar who died in 1998, had worked in several films in different languages including Hindi, Marathi, and Gujrati. She received the Filmfare Award for the best-supporting actress for her role in Anari (1959). ##

TV

1936 days ago

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Doordarshan aired last episode of Ramayan, fans trend #ThankYouRamayan

After entertaining the nation all over again, Doordarshan (DD National) aired the last episode of the historical blockbuster 'Ramayan' on May 2. The rebroadcast of the show broke all the viewership records with unpreceded Television Rating Point (TRP) and becomes the most-watched entertainment show in the world for any TV show with 77 M (7.7 Crore) people watched the show across the world.## People loved the show so much that they trend as #ThankYouRamayan on twitter after the channel aired its last episode ## Arun Govil who played the character of Ram in Ramayan said ## Thank you for the immense love you’ve given Ramayan. Now join me in watching and live-tweeting the #UttarRamayanfinale on @DDNational tonight at 9pm. Use the hashtag! https://t.co/j54bB2E0y8— Arun Govil (@arungovil12) May 2, 2020 ## My 1½ years old son learnt this watching Ramayan. Now that’s how we greet each other every morning. #ThankYouRamayan pic.twitter.com/GJxnqtlId3— Punit Agarwal (@Punitspeaks) May 2, 2020 ## I can't thank it enough. This serial is the main reason why I'm deeply connected to my ideology. Re-telecast of this serial is the best thing that happened in the lockdown. Thank you Cast, Thank you Ramanand Sagar and Thank You Doordarshan 🙏#ThankYouRamayan— Vikas Pandey (@MODIfiedVikas) May 2, 2020 ## Last Episode of Ramayana today on DD National #UttarRamayanFinale #ThankYouRamayan pic.twitter.com/J3oj6jgHS1— Dhaval Patel (@dhaval241086) May 2, 2020 ## Ramayan has been made so many times but none of them can come close to Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan.There is something special about this masterpiece which makes it the greatest show in the history of world television.#ThankYouRamayan pic.twitter.com/ezntorF1EU— Pritish Thakare (@iPritishThakare) May 2, 2020 ## It is amazing to see how many people are still hoping that Ramayana telecast does not ends . 🙏🙏 #ThankYouRamayan— Varun Puri (@varunpuri1984) May 2, 2020 ## The trend is trending at number 1 on twitter with 10K tweets.## During the lockdown, the Doordarshan re-telecasted the show between the month of March and April with the last episode on May 2. However, the fans will continue to be entertained as Doordarshan is re-telecasting 'Shri Krishna' from May 3 at 9:00 PM every day and repeat telecast at 9:00 am. ## Stay tuned...

TV

1937 days ago

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DD National to re-telecast Shri Krishna and Vishnupuran

In the process of bringing some of the famous entertainment shows of the 80s and 90s, Doordarshan will now re-telecast its famous 90s show 'Shri Krishna' from 3rd May 2020 Daily 9:00 pm and repeat telecast at 9:00 am on DD National Channel, during the lockdown due to coronavirus. ## Shri Krishna was one of the most loved entertainment shows in India. Its first episode was broadcasted in 1993 and conclude its 221 long episode runs in 1996. In 1999, the show moved to Zee where the remaining episodes were broadcast. ## From tomorrow, Sunday May 3rd, watch daily at 9 PM only on @DDNational one of the most popular serials "Sri Krishna" . @PBNS_India @DDNewsHindi @PIB_India @PMOIndia @BJP4India @BJP4Maharashtra— Prakash Javadekar (@PrakashJavdekar) May 2, 2020 ## DD National is also bringing 'Vishnu Puran' on DD Bharati to keep the people entertained during this long lockdown. 'Vishnu Puran' is all set to be re-telecasted on Doordarshan's DD Bharti from May 14 at 7:00 PM every day. The show was originally broadcasted on Zee TV from March 2001 to January 2003 for 78 episodes. ## यदा यदा हि धर्मस्य ग्लानिर्भवति भारत ।अभ्युत्थानमधर्मस्य तदात्मानं सृजाम्यहम् ॥जब धरती पर बढ़े पाप, तब भगवान ने लिए दशावतार....जानने के लिए देखना न भूलें "विष्णु पुराण" आज शाम 07 बजे सिर्फ डीडी भारती पर #VishnuPuran pic.twitter.com/ARy4IAVGfp— DD Bharati (@DD_Bharati) May 14, 2020 ## Since the lockdown has happened, Doordarshan is bringing some of its most loved shows and it has brought an unprecedented Television Rating Point (TRP) to the channel. Ramanand Sagar's 'Ramayan' recently broked all the records of television history when it became the most-watched entertainment show in the world with 77 M (7.7 Crore) viewership on 16th April. The last episode of Ramayan will telecast on May 2. ## Doordarshan is also broadcasting Shaktiman, Mahabharat, Buniyaad, and Chanakya to keep the nation entertained. ## Stay tuned...

Social Media

1949 days ago

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Ramayan's 'Ravan' Arvind Trivedi joins Twitter, gets warm welcome

Mumbai, April 19 (IANS) Veteran actor Arvind Trivedi, who is best known for his role of Ravan in Ramanand Sagar's "Ramayan", has joined Twitter. His debut on the microblogging site comes after his former "Ramayan" co-stars Arun Govil and Dipika Chikhila made their Twitter accounts.## The actors are back in the limelight after Doordarshan started the re-run of the mythological show amid the coronavirus lockdown.## With Arvind's Twitter debut, fans got excited and showered him with love and praise. They even started trending #RavanonTwitter.## "Due to my kids and because of your unconditional love, I have joined Twitter. This is my original ID. Whoever retweets my tweet with #RaavanOnTwitter on April 18, I will follow them without second thoughts. Jai Shri Ram. Om Namah Shivaay," Arvind tweeted.## Apart from thanking fans for their love, Arvind also urged people to stay at home.## Stay tuned...

TV

1956 days ago

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Watching Sita apaharan scene makes 'Raavan' Arvind Trivedi emotional

Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Veteran Gujarati actor Arvind Trivedi, who became a household name all over India playing Raavan in Ramanand Sagar's "Ramayan", got emotional while watching the re-run of the popular mythological serial.## In a video circulating on social media, Trivedi, who is in his eighties now, is seen watching the 'Sita Apaharan' (Kidnapping of Sita) episode with great attention. The video has gone viral on the internet.## In the video, Trivedi folds his hands in the end. The scene got him very emotional, as per a report by timesofindia.indiatimes.com.## Amid the ongoing 21-day nationwide lockdown, the popular mythological series is being re-telecast on Doordarshan.## "Ramayan" aired in 1987-1988, and is created, written, and directed by Ramanand Sagar. The show was a television adaptation of the Indian Hindu epic of the same name.## The show was a game-changer for Indian television, hooking the nation to the show. Sunday mornings were never the same for families in India after the first episode of "Ramayan" aired on television. The impact was such that the actors associated with the show, continue to live under the shadow of their characters, with people remembering them for the roles they played in the show, which narrated the life story of Lord Ram and Sita.## The role of Ram was played by Arun Govil, Sita played by Deepika Chikhalia, Lakshman was played by Sunil Lahiri, and Hanuman by late Dara Singh. It also featured Sanjay Jog, late Vijay Arora, Sameer Rajda, late Mulraj Rajda, and late Lalita Pawar.## Stay tuned...

Social Media

1968 days ago

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DD's 'Ramayan' triggers off feminism debate on Twitter

Mumbai, April 1 (IANS) With Ramanand Sagar's popular eighties mythological serial "Ramayan" back on Doordarshan, the Indian audience has got a chance to revisit the epic story all over again. The show has set off social media discussion, too.## The discussion over the past 24 hours or so has taken a gender-based turn with some viewers calling queen Kaikeyi a b**ch and hurling abuses at her maid Manthara. As the badmouthing continued, these two characters incidentally kept trending on Twitter.## There has been a debate centered on the feminism quotient in the show, too. While some users felt "Ramayan" did not mete out fair treatment to its female characters, others felt the storyline champions women's empowerment.## Hailing the storyline as an instance of women's empowerment, a viewer tweeted: "We were so progressive even 7000 yrs back, it's amazing. Sita was a very intelligent & warrior woman. Kaikeyi wasn't only a warrior, she was Saarthi of King Dashrath in Devasur Sangram, which was not at all an easy task. True women empowerment. #Ramayan"## Another viewer shared: "Seeing Ramayan today, I am reminded of first female drivers were from India. Kaikeyi and Satyabhama."## Still, others reminded that Kaikeyi was no pushover as a character. "Ramayana and equality. Guys, remember that Kaikeyi was the first woman in combat," a user tweeted.## However, not everyone feels that the story upholds "women's empowerment", and not everyone shared kind words for the antagonist Kaikeyi.## A viewer opined: "Kaikeyi was a class A b**ch, wasn't she? Asking for her son to be crowned king was alright, but sending Ram to exile was evil at a whole new level. Don't bash me, I won't take it back!"## Another viewer expressed: "Kaikeyi was the most unfortunate character in the entire epic. The poor lady loved Ram more than her own son, went to battle for her King, was also probably the most intelligent of the Queens & yet, in 1 moment of clouded thinking, she ruined it for everyone. What a beautiful lesson!"## Still, another said: "A woman can make or destroy a home. Perfect example - Kaikeyi"## While one viewer declared that Kaikeyi was a pseudo-feminist, several others protested.## "Kaikeyi was the first pseudo-feminist. #Ramayan" opined the viewer.## "Kaikeyi is a good example that a woman can ruin a man's life even without Pseudo feminism. #Ramayana #Ayodhyakaand" said the viewer.## A social media user made an interesting observation saying "Ramayan" would have had a different perspective altogether if it was penned from the viewpoint of any of the female characters.## The tweet reads: "Have you ever not wondered how the story would have unfolded in its own different indifferent manner if the pen was given to Kaikeyi or Manthara, to Urmila or Kaushalya, to Surpnakha or Mandodari?"## It has just been a few days since Doordarshan started airing "Ramayan", and one thing is clear: more than three decades later, the show has lost none of its power to remain a talking point, any which way.## For more and latest news about Social Media, stay tuned with us.

Marathi

1969 days ago

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Swwapnil Joshi: Experience gave me the ability to sustain failure

Mumbai, March 30 (IANS) He was just a teenager when he played the title role of Lord Krishna in Ramanand Sagar's mythological TV show "Krishna" in 1993. Since then there has been no looking back for actor Swwapnil Joshi who went on to act in various TV series, excelled in Marathi films and is currently wining accolades for his role in the Marathi web series "Samantar". The actor says starting early has given him the strength to handle success and failure much better and a sustainable career.## He says a lot has changed in the business of entertainment since the time he did his first TV show at the age of nine. "Experience has given me the ability to sustain failure. I was quite young when I started and back then I was not doing things for success. Working in the industry for so long has made me realise that not everything that I will do with conviction will become a huge success, but I still have to believe in myself and I should have faith," Swwapnil told IANS.## His is currently seen playing the title role of the web series "Samantar" that also features Krishna Bharadwaj and Tejaswini Pandit. The series streams on the OTT platform MX Player.## The actor has appeared in successful Marathi films such as "Checkmate", "Amhi Satpute", "Mumbai-Pune-Mumbai", "Duniyadari", "Mangalashtak Once More", "Pyaar Vali Love Story", "Mitwaa", "Laal Ishq", and "Mogra Phulaalaa" among others.## Talking about his method of choosing scripts, Swwapnil shared: "I do not commit to a project without a bound script and I read it through. I am not one of them with whom a writer can come and discuss a one-liner and I commit to the idea and then the script turns out to be something else. No, I have to know the script because that is the backbone of the project."## "That apart I also have the parameter of who is the director and which production house is backing the project. At times, the story is good but not well executed or maybe not well marketed and properly released. Once the foundation, the script, is in place, without these two things, a film or a show cannot be materialised. Again, this is one of the factors that experience taught me," he also mentioned.## Stay tuned...

TV

1970 days ago

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Arun Govil watches 'Ramayan' with family, photo goes viral

Mumbai, March 30 (IANS) A snapshot of Arun Govil watching "Ramayan" on television with his grandchildren has gone viral on social media. In the picture, the veteran actor play Ram in the popular eighties serial, is seen catching up the show all over again at home.## While "Ramayan" is being retelecast on Doordarshan along with several other popular serials of that era -- like "Mahabharat", "Byomkesh Bakshi" and "Circus" -- the audience is having a rush of nostalgia, as these shows dominated television in Doordarshan era of Indian television.## Talking about why it is important to watch the eighties tele-epic once again, Arun Govil recently told IANS: "The new generation will get a chance to watch it. They will get to understand the morals, teachings and values of Ramayan. If they will watch it with the family, they can interact also. If they have queries then their family members of the older generation can explain things. It is a family show. How relationships should be...has been shown in the show. Positivity is there. Right now there is a lockdown, you can't go anywhere. So watching it will be a good way to use the time."## "Ramayan" is an Indian historical-drama epic television series, which aired during 1987-1988. The serial was created, written, and directed by Ramanand Sagar.## The show also featured Deepika Chikalia as Sita, Arvind Trivedi as Raavan and Dara Singh as Hanuman.## For more and latest news about TV, stay tuned with us.