Ramayana creator Ramanand Sagar’s son passes away, family mourns

Mumbai: A new shadow of sorrow has fallen on the family of Padmashree Ramanand Sagar, producer-director of prestigious serials like ‘Ramayana’ in the history of Indian television. His elder son Anand Ramanand Sagar Chopra died on 13 February 2026 in Mumbai. The family has confirmed this sad news through social media.

A mountain of sorrow fell on Ramanand Sagar’s family

Anand Sagar’s last rites were performed at Pawan Hans Hindu cremation ground in Mumbai. He has been an important pillar of the Sagar Arts production house, the foundation of which was laid by his father Ramanand Sagar. ‘Ramayana’, broadcast on Doordarshan in 1987, left its mark in every home of the country and is remembered even today.

Anand carried forward his father’s legacy and played important roles in many religious and mythological serials. He was active in production, creative supervision and management. Prominent among his contributions is the remake of ‘Ramayana’ in 2008, which he directed and produced. Shows like ‘Alif Laila’, ‘Vikram Aur Betaal’, ‘Shri Krishna’, ‘Jai Ganga Maiya’ and ‘Aankhen’ produced by him have also been loved by the audience. These works kept the new generation connected to epics and fiction.

A wave of mourning ran in the TV industry, film industry and fans

Anand Sagar was struggling with health problems for a long time, but he never left his family and work. As soon as the news of his demise spread, there was a wave of mourning among the TV industry, film industry and fans. There has been a wave of tributes on social media. Many people posted on Instagram and Instagram and wrote, ‘The demise of Anand ji, who cherished the legacy of Ramanand Sagar, is extremely sad. may his soul rest in peace.’ Family members said in the post, ‘Our dear father Anand Ramanand Sagar Chopra is no more. We are grateful for everyone’s prayers.

The Ramanand Sagar family has been an iconic name in television history. Anand Sagar gave it a new shape and kept the devotional-based content alive. His passing seems like the end of an era, but the stories he told will live on forever. Heartfelt tributes are being paid to him throughout the entertainment world.