Archive · 26 Jan 2026
Arun Govil on Playing King Dashrath
Arun Govil, famous for playing Lord Ram in the TV show Ramayan, is now playing King Dashrath in a new version of Ramayana.
His co-star from the old show, Dipika Chikhlia, who played Sita, said she finds it hard to imagine him in any other role.
Arun responded by saying that everyone is entitled to their own opinion.
The new Ramayana also stars Ranbir Kapoor as Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman.
Arun praised Ranbir Kapoor, calling him a fine actor and a good human being.
The show is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and has a star-studded technical crew including Hans Zimmer, A.R. Rahman, and Guy Norris.
The producers aim to make the film globally appealing, intending to attract both believers and non-believers worldwide.
Arun Govil is set to play King Dashrath in Nitesh Tiwari's new Ramayana.
Dipika Chikhlia, who played Sita in the original Ramayan, expressed difficulty in imagining Arun Govil in any other role apart from Ram.
Arun Govil responded by saying that everyone is entitled to their own opinion.
The new Ramayana features a star-studded cast including Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash, Sunny Deol, and Ravi Dubey.
Arun Govil praised Ranbir Kapoor, calling him a fine actor and a good human being.
- Who
- Arun Govil, Dipika Chikhlia, Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash, Sunny Deol, Ravi Dubey, Lara Dutta, Kunal Kapoor, Nitesh Tiwari, Hans Zimmer, A.R. Rahman, Guy Norris, Terry Notary, Namit Malhotra
- What
- Arun Govil's reaction to Dipika Chikhlia's comment about his role as King Dashrath in Ramayana and his experience working with Ranbir Kapoor
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Not specified
- Why
- Dipika Chikhlia expressed her difficulty in imagining Arun Govil in any other role apart from Ram, leading to Arun's reaction and his experience working with Ranbir Kapoor
- Actor
- Arun Govil
- Role
- King Dashrath
- Show
- Ramayana
- Director
- Nitesh Tiwari
- Co-actor's Comment
- Dipika Chikhlia
- Co-star's Reaction
- Everyone is entitled to their own outlook
- Production Companies
- Prime Focus Studios, DNEG, Monster Mind Creations
- Other Cast Members
- Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash, Sunny Deol, Ravi Dubey, Lara Dutta, Kunal Kapoor
- Technical Crew
- Hans Zimmer, A.R. Rahman, Guy Norris, Terry Notary
- Producer's Vision
- Namit Malhotra
Sources
Ramayan Actor Arun Govil Reacts To Co-Actor Dipika Chikhlia's 'Out Of Context' Remark On His Dasrath Role
Ramayana: Arun Govil Reacts To Dipika Chikhila's 'Out Of Context' Comment On His Role As Dashrath In Ranbir Kapoor Starrer
