Ramayan stars Arun Govil, Dipika Chikhlia, Sunil Lahri reach Ayodhya ahead of Ram Mandir Pran Prtishtha ceremony

Actors Arun Govil, Dipika Chikhlia, and Sunil Lahri will also shoot for an album Humare Ram Aayenge.

New Delhi | January 17, 2024 03:24 PM IST

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Actors Arun Govil, Sunil Lahri and Dipika Chikhlia have reached Ayodhya. (Photo: Express Archives)

Actors Arun Govil, Dipika Chikhlia, and Sunil Lahri, who starred as Lord Ram, Sita, and Laxman in Ramanand Sagar’s iconic television show Ramayan, have reached Ayodhya, to attend the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the Ram temple. The acting trio will also be shooting for a music album titled Humare Ram Aayenge.

Talking to the media, Arun Govil said, “Ayodhya’s Ram temple will prove to be our ‘Rashtra Mandir’. The culture that had faded in the last few years in the world, this temple will again send a message that will strengthen our culture. It is a heritage that will be known to the whole world, this temple will be a source of inspiration, it is the centre of our faith, it will be our pride, it will become our identity. Our morals should be adopted by all.”

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He added, “I had no idea that the consecration of Lord Ram would happen in this way, that it would be such a big event, this is the biggest event of my life. There is so much emotion and energy, the whole country is taking only Ram’s name, wherever Lord Ram is present. Those who believe in Ram, there is an atmosphere of happiness these, it was not imagined, hence the feeling of it is very pleasant that we are going to witness such a moment.”

The songs for Humare Ram Aayenge have been sung by Sonu Nigam and shot on Guptar Ghat, Hanumangarhi and Lata Chowk.

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Talking about being part of the ceremony, Dipika, who played the role of Goddess Sita, said, “Our image has settled in the hearts of people, even after the construction of Ram temple, I do not think there will be any change in it. Ram Lala’s life is being consecrated, people have given a lot of love. The characters of Ramayana will continue to receive similar love.”

The role of Laxman was played by Sunil Lahri, who feels grateful for being part of the iconic moment.

He said, “I am very fortunate to be attending Pran Pratishtha Mahotsav, I am getting a chance to know what I did not know, the atmosphere created in this country is very religious and is very positive and it will give a very positive feeling in the world.”

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