The TRP race among top TV shows is getting fierce and intense. Currently, the top TV shows are Anupamaa, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, and many more. But did you know that THIS 1987 show managed to set a world record?
Indian Television shows have served as the primary source of entertainment for years. Before OTT took over, fans would sit glued to TV screens to watch their favourite shows. Even now, there are fans who diligently switch on their TV sets to watch daily soaps. Currently, shows like Anupamaa, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai and more are leading the TRP charts. But did you know that THIS Indian TV show is most-watched show ever?
We are talking about Ramanand Sagar’s mythological drama Ramayan. We all know about its success. It first aired in 1987 on Doordarshan and was among the top shows even then.
Later, during the lockdown in 2020, Ramayan starring Arun Govil, Dipika Chikhlia, Sunil Lehri and others aired again on Doordarshan National. It re-released after 33 years and even then, it managed to get viewership.
In fact, it created a worldwide record of 7.7 crore viewership on the channel. Doordarshan National back then tweeted, 'Thanks to all our viewers!! #RAMAYAN - WORLD RECORD!! Highest Viewed Entertainment Program Globally.'
The show was written, produced and directed by Ramanand Sagar. Apart from the lead cast, it also starred Dara Singh in the role of Hanuman, Basir Khan as Angad and more. Arvind Trivedi played the role of Raavan in the series.
With the show's re-release, the lead star cast once again became popular. Arun Govil, Dipika Chiklia and Sunil Lehri then appeared on Kapil Sharma's comedy show as guests.
In an interview with News18, Arun Govil once mentioned the effect of Ramayan on his career. He shared, 'I was a commercial actor before doing Ramayan. I was doing good work. But after starring in Ramayan, I wasn’t able to do that work. I used to think that this was a mistake. Being an actor, if you are not doing commercial cinema than you are nothing.'
However, now in the retrospect, he believes that he wouldn't have received the love and admiration from the audience had he not appeared in Ramayan.
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