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Ramayan

1987·Show
79Episodes in1Season
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb9.0
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IMDb9.0
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Ramayan fingerprint

Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Spectacle6
  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Heartwarming and nostalgic

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome10
  • Nostalgia10
  • Hopefulness9

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Faith and meaning, history, and family

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability9
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout storytelling

  • Narrative Structure9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography6

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About

Ramayan is a highly successful and phenomenally popular Indian epic television series created, written, and directed by Ramanand Sagar. The 78 episode series originally aired weekly on Doordarshan from 25 January 1987, to 31 July 1988, on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. IST. It is a television adaptation of the ancient Indian Hindu religious epic of the same name and is primarily based on Valmiki's Ramayan and Tulsidas' Ramcharitmanas. It is also partly derived from portions of Kamban's Ramavataram and other works.
Indian MythologyEpic DramaReligious NarrativeCultural LandmarkMoral FablesSpiritual JourneyClassic TelevisionHistorical AdaptationGood vs Evil

Crew

Directed by:
Ramanand Sagar
Written by:
Ramanand Sagar

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Ramayan worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86/100 (IMDb 9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Ramayan have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 79 episodes of about 35 minutes each.

When did Ramayan air?

It ran from 1987 to 1988 and has ended.

What language is Ramayan in?

Hindi

It was made in Hindi. Produced in India.