Index - Of Ramayan 1987 [repack]
Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan (1987) is the most iconic television adaptation of the ancient Indian epic, originally airing on DD National. It remains a cultural phenomenon, famously holding a world record for viewership with 77 million viewers for a single episode during its 2020 re-telecast. Series Overview & Index
- The show was shot on location in various parts of India, including Rameswaram, Kanyakumari, and Mumbai.
- The iconic theme song, "Ramayan" (also known as "Doordarshan's iconic tune"), was composed by Ravindra Jain.
- The show was re-released on DVD and digital platforms in 2017, coinciding with its 30th anniversary.
1987 TV series , created and directed by Ramanand Sagar , is a landmark Indian television adaptation of the ancient Sanskrit epic. Originally aired on Doordarshan index of ramayan 1987
Aranya Kanda (Episodes 30–45)
- Forest journey; sages and hermitages
31–34. Encounters with demons (Tataka, Subahu) - Meeting Shurpanakha
36–38. Lakshmana cuts Shurpanakha’s nose; Khara’s attack
39–41. Maricha and golden deer plot
42–45. Sita’s abduction by Ravana; Jatayu’s fight
Unit of analysis: Episode number (1–78), with sub-units of scene transitions (identified by title cards or narrative breaks). Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan (1987) is the most iconic
Title: Mapping the Epic: The Structural and Thematic Index of Ramayan (1987) The show was shot on location in various
In total, a complete index of the 1987 series usually comprises 106 episodes (sometimes cited as 78 original + 28 sequel, though numbering varies by distributor).