Now a musical Ramayan

There have been many versions of Ramayan and Mahabharat, but this one is something that can be termed as a novel concept. Radheshyam Shodhani’s Shri Group Productions is coming up with an innovative concept by launching a musical Ramayana. This one-of-its-kind mytho will be directed by Chand Mehta.



Informs director Chand Mehta, “This is going to be a completely different Ramayan as the characters will not converse in dialogues but there will be lyrical conversation. We have already recorded the lyrics and now the actors will lip-sync for the same. The cast of the show too is impressive as Surendra Pal is playing the Ravan and fresh faces Manoj Singh and Varsha are essaying the role of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Veteran actor Shiva is playing the role of Megnath and Ashok Kumar Geniwal will play Vibheeshan. The actors who will play Lord Ram and Goddess Sita are yet to be finalised as we are waiting for the channel to give us the time slot and launch date. I can’t divulge the name of the channel it is airing on.”

“The opening shot will start with Parvati asking Lord Shiva the reason behind Lord Vishnu sending Lord Ram as his incarnation on earth. We are planning to launch the show by March end. Going by the current scenario, the show will run for atleast two years which might get extended as per the channel’s wish”, enunciates the director.



Talking about the exclusivity of his show, Chand says, “Different production houses have projected Ramayan in different ways but noone has ever tried to depict the amity of Ram and Hanuman when they were kids. We are going to show that chapter as well.”



Who said there is dearth of fresh concepts in the TV industry?