Lord Shiv will be seen narrating Ram Khata to Parvati in Ramayan

"Mein Samay hoon”, remember this dialogue from BR Chopra’s epic show Mahabarat? Amrit Sagar(grandson of Ramanand Sagar) is trying to bring that magic again in Ramayan. Lord Shiv will be show’s sutradhar (narrator). He will be seen narrating Ram Khata to Parvati.

Santosh Shukla, who was last seen as Maharaj Virendra Singh in ‘Kahani Chandrakanta Ki’, is offered to play Shiv in Ramayan.  However, he had to decline the offer as due to other commitments.

When contacted, Santosh said, “I have been approached to play Shiv, but I couldn't take it up as I started shooting for my upcoming film."

So any regrets? "I do not regret at all because right now my priority is to complete my films," he clarifies.

Rishabh Shukla and Shikha Swaroop are shortlisted to essay the role of King Dasharath and Kaikeyi respectively.

Excited Rishabh said, "I glad to get this opportunity, it’s something which will never lose its essence no matter how many times it is made.”

Neha Sargam might bag the role of Sita. According to sources it will be a toss-up between Aamir Dalvi and Gagan Malik for the role of Ram,  Neil Bhatt has been approached for the role of Lakshman, while Sunita Rajwar will be seen as Manthra.

Ramayan is supposed to go on air from August 12th.

-K Himaanshu Shukla




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Shikha Swaroop makes a comeback with 'Ramayan'

She shot to fame with her victory at the Miss India pageant in 1988 and made a distinct mark on viewers' minds as the lead of Chandrakanta and then vanished without a trace for the longest time.

Those who thought that this promising actress with oodles of grace and beauty shouldn't have just faded away into oblivion can rejoice as Shikha Swaroop makes a comeback in Zee TV's much talked-about mythological series 'Ramayan'.

Confirming the news, Swaroop said, `Yes, I've been signed on to play Kaikeyi in Zee TV's Ramayan. With this show, I'm told Zee is planning to bring back the whole Sunday morning TV viewing experience for the whole family and I think that's a great idea."

"I am excited about my role of Kaikeyee as essaying a warrior queen with shades of grey calls for an air of regality, poise that comes only with power, strength of character and a stern, steely body language."

"As a former beauty pageant winner and a model, I have, over the years, imbibed the art of composing my body language and carrying myself in a manner that projects the right image required for any role I play. I will enjoy playing such an iconic mythological character and hope to add my own charm and individuality to it,` she said.

About the casting of Kaikeyi, producer Meenakshi Sagar said, `I think Shikhaji will lend tremendous grace and dignity to Kaikeyi. She is a veteran actress whose previous work we have great regard for. Almost 25 years after being crowned Miss India, she is as stunning as ever even today. We look forward to a glorious association with her through this show.”

Ramayan premieres on August 12.





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