Shiv Sagar to Release Ramayan Production Documentary

Shiv Sagar is producing a behind‑the‑scenes documentary on his grandfather Ramanand Sagar’s 1987 TV epic Ramayan, highlighting its primitive production techniques.

The original series was made without computers, green or blue screens, and used linear editing machines, yet it became one of the world’s most‑watched shows when rebroadcast in 2020.

The documentary will feature interviews with cast, technicians, and especially women who worked on the original production, preserving their stories for future generations.

Shiv Sagar recalls crowds of 30,000‑40,000 people gathering outside the Umargam studio during the original shoot, describing it as a “crazy phenomenon.”

He praised Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming Ramayana film, noting the graphics budget mismatch but overall impressed by the trailer, cast, and potential for global reach.