World · India Bureau
Iconic Ramayan stars reunite on screen after 39 years
Arun Govil and Deepika Chikhalia, who became household names playing Ram and Sita in the classic television adaptation of Ramayan, are set to appear together in a new social drama film titled Notice, marking their first on-screen collaboration in nearly four decades.
LSN India ·
The reuniting of television's most beloved mythological couple has generated considerable anticipation among audiences who grew up watching the 1987-88 Doordarshan series that became a cultural phenomenon across India.
Arun Govil and Deepika Chikhalia will star in Notice, a social drama helmed by director Pradeep Gupta. The film explores contemporary themes while bringing together the two actors whose on-screen chemistry as the virtuous couple captivated millions of viewers during the original Ramayan broadcast.
The original television series, which aired over 78 episodes, remains one of the most watched and celebrated Indian television productions. Govil's portrayal of the noble Ram and Chikhalia's interpretation of the devoted Sita became iconic, with the show's episodes regularly drawing viewership figures exceeding 100 million.
While specific release details for Notice have not yet been announced, the film is expected to mark a significant moment in Indian cinema by reuniting these veteran actors for their first substantial collaboration since the conclusion of the original series. The project reflects growing interest in bringing established television personalities together for feature film productions.
Fans of the original series have expressed enthusiasm about seeing Govil and Chikhalia share screen space once again, nearly four decades after they last appeared together in the culturally significant television adaptation.