While the 1987 version had 78 episodes, the . However, the exact count varies depending on whether you count specials, weekend recaps, or the "Luv-Kush" sequel arc that aired later.
| Character | Actor | Trivia | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Gurmeet Choudhary | He was a 23-year-old model. This role made him a national heartthrob. | | Sita | Debina Bonnerjee | She married Gurmeet in real life after the show ended (a true Ram-Sita love story). | | Lakshman | Ankit Arora | Praised for his intense portrayal of loyalty and anger. | | Ravana | Naveen Jinger | His deep voice and towering presence made him a terrifying yet dignified villain. | | Hanuman | (Various actors) | Early episodes featured a different actor; later, the role was stabilized. | | Dasharatha | Sameer Dharmadhikari | One of the most emotionally powerful performances; his death scene is legendary. | | Kaikeyi | Shilpa Saklani | She brought nuance to the negative role, showing Kaikeyi’s manipulation. |
Start with Episode 1. Give it three episodes to adjust to the 2008 VFX. By Episode 10, you will be hooked. Do you have a favorite moment from this Ramayan? Was it Gurmeet’s Ram or Naveen’s Ravana? Let us know in the comments below (and if you know a working streaming link—share it!).