Arun Govil

‘Ramayana: Part 1’ should be judged not only by how faithfully it repeats our old memories but also how many new meanings it adds for a new generation

Mahesh Bhatt watched Ramayana among regular cinemagoers after skipping its star-studded premiere. The film revived childhood memories, moved him to tears and deepened his pride in Indian cinema.

Ramayana: Part 1 has crossed Rs 17 crore in Indian advance bookings as overseas pre-sales near $3 million. The figures underline international momentum despite a delayed domestic rollout caused by a revenue-sharing dispute.

The makers of Ramayana have unveiled character posters of Lara Dutta as Queen Kaikeyi and Sheeba Chaddha as Manthara, offering a glimpse into the key figures driving Ayodhya's internal conflict.

The makers of Ramayana have unveiled Arun Govil’s solo character poster as King Dashrath. The first look marks his return to the epic after portraying Lord Ram in Ramanand Sagar's Ramayana.

Ranbir Kapoor said playing Lord Ram in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana feels like a responsibility rather than just a role. Arun Govil and Nitesh Tiwari underscored the weight of the part, citing faith, humility and public expectations.

Gajendra Chauhan said Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana trailer did not impress him and questioned viewers accepting Ranbir Kapoor as Ram. He said star images can clash with mythology, while calling Arun Govil's casting as Dashrath the film's strongest choice.

Decades before Arun Govil and Ranbir Kapoor took on the role, a forgotten star played Lord Ram across nine films and defined the soul of Ramayan for an entire generation.

Filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana has unveiled its ensemble cast, mapping actors to the epic's key characters. The line-up, led by Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash, has intensified anticipation for the two-part film.

Actor Arun Govil said his long association with Lord Rama shaped reactions to Ranbir Kapoor’s first Ramayana glimpse. He also explained why he hesitated before joining the film as Lord Dasharath.

Directors Karan Johar and Siddharth Anand, among other celebrities, have praised the teaser of Ramayana. The first part of the mythological film will release on Diwali 2026. It stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash, Sunny Deol and others.

Ranbir Kapoor’s portrayal of Lord Rama sparked comparisons to Arun Govil. A fan gifted him a Ram Mandir-inspired vest at a special screening at Los Angeles. Here’s what happened.

Anand Ramanand Sagar Chopra, co-producer of the iconic 1987 television series, Ramayan, died in Mumbai on February 13, 2026. He was the son of legendary filmmaker Ramanand Sagar.

Arun Govil, famous for playing Lord Ram in the 1987 TV show Ramayan, discusses the comparisons between the upcoming Ramayana film and past adaptations, highlighting the importance of appearance in portraying divine roles and differentiating the new project from previous films.

Indian film producer and 'Ramayan' director Ramanand Sagar's son Prem Sagar died at the age of 84. Actors Arun Govil and Sunil Lahiri paid their heartfelt tributes.

Actor Dipika Chikhlia, who portrayed Goddess Sita in Ramanand Sagar's 'Ramayan' has reacted to Arun Govil's casting in 'Ramayana'. She expressed her views on Govil playing Dashrath in the Nitesh Tiwari directorial.

The duo had killed Saurabh, dismembered his body, stuffed the remains into a drum, and sealed it with cement before leaving for a vacation in Himachal Pradesh.

In an interview recently, actor Indira Krishnan, who plays Kaushalya in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayan trilogy, shared that Ravi Dubey and Arun Govil have been roped in to play the roles of Lokshman and Dashrath, respectively.

A firebrand Bollywood actress, regional thespians and a Kolkata Knight Rider, this contingent is familiar with how to mark their presence

After an attack from UP Congress chief Ajay Rai, BJP Meerut candidate Arun Govil said that he reached Mumbai right after the polls on party's instructions and to fulfil his other responsibilities.