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India television has curated some classic television programs that have entertained viewers for many years. From mythological series to family dramas, Indian TV has offered wide range of shows, and some of them have even broken viewership record and built a massive fan following that span generations. Today, we will talk about one such show that has experienced massive success, as evident through its impressive TRP ratings!

World’s most watched Indian TV show

Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan was not just a show; it was an emotion, a shared devotion and a weekly ritual. When debuted in 1987, it quickly rose to the top of the Indian TV ratings charts. The show featured Sunil Lahri as Lakshman, Deepika Chikhalia as Sita, and Arun Govil as Lord Ram. It also starred actors like Lalita Pawar as Manthara, Arvind Trivedi as Ravana and Dara Singh as Lord Hanuman.

When the show used to air on Sunday, it was noted that streets would get empty, shops closed, as families used to gather together to watch the show on television. Around 80-100 million people watched the show every week, with its viewership reaching to nearly 85%. Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan became an epic narrative that touched hearts of Indians across.

Well, the lead characters of the show Arun Govil as Lord Ram, Dipika Chikhlia as Mata Sita, and Sunil Lahri as Lord Lakshman were not just performers, but also became the symbols of devotion and faith for many.

When Ramayan repeated its history

Even during the lockdown in 2020, Ramayan was re-aired and once again smashed the TRP records. Just in the first four episodes alone, 170 million people gathered to watch the show, making it one of the most-watched television shows worldwide. The show repeated its history again, and broke all the records of popularity.

Ramayan featured a total of 78 episodes based on Valmiki’s Ramayana and Tulsidas’s Ramcharitmanas. From 1987 to 1988 during its run, Ramayan became the most watched serial in the world, and even secured a name in the Limca Book of Records as “the most watched mythological serial in the world.” Even today, this show has cemented its status as a cult classic, and has impressive 9.1 ratings on IMDb.

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