Several actors from 'Ramayan' are no longer with us, including names like Dara Singh, Mukesh Rawal, Lalita Pawar, Vijay Arora, Jayshree Gadkar, Moolraj Rajda, and Nalin Dave.
Ramayan: Ramanand Sagar's historical TV series 'Ramayan' is considered a milestone in the history of Indian television. The show, which aired in 1987, captivated every household during that era. Such was the popularity of the show that people would leave all their work to watch 'Ramayan'. The actors who performed in it were even given the status of gods in every home. But with time, several stars of this mythological serial departed from us. Some of them died of natural causes, while others met their end in extremely painful and mysterious circumstances.
Shyam Sundar Kalani: Two Characters, a Powerful Actor, and a Shocking Farewell
Shyam Sundar Kalani played the roles of Bali and Sugriva—both powerful monkey brothers—in Ramayan. With his powerful physique, commanding voice, and b acting, he brought these mythological characters to life. Seeing him, the audience truly felt that they were watching the monkey kings. But this powerful actor bid farewell to the world on March 29, 2020.
The surprising thing was that no one knew about his death for 10 days. When Arun Govil, who played Ram, paid tribute to him on social media, people came to know about this sad news. The circumstances of Shyam Sundar Kalani's death were mysterious. Not much information came out about the reasons for his death, which fueled speculation among the fans.
Shyam Sundar Kalani, a wrestler by profession, had also worked in a few films besides 'Ramayan'. He had shared the screen with legends like Amitabh Bachchan and Vinod Khanna. But the characters he played in Ramayan immortalized him.
Urmila Bhatt: Whose End Was More Tragic Than Her Life's Story
Urmila Bhatt, who played the role of Maharani Sunaina, the mother of Sita, in Ramayan, was an experienced and well-known actress. She worked in many Hindi films and TV shows and impressed the audience with her acting. But the final chapter of her life was extremely painful.
On February 22, 1997, when Urmila Bhatt was alone in her house, a deadly attack was carried out on her. She was murdered, that too, with extreme brutality. First, she was tied with a rope and then her throat was slit. The next day, when her son-in-law, Vikram Parekh, went to meet her, he saw that horrifying scene, stained with blood.
This murder shook not only the film industry but the entire country. The police investigation revealed that it was not a normal robbery, but a planned murder. But even today, many questions related to her murder remain unanswered.
These Actors Have Also Passed Away
Several other actors who acted in Ramayan are no longer in this world. These include—
- Dara Singh (Hanuman Ji): Who is counted among the most powerful actors in India.
- Mukesh Rawal (Vibhishana): Who committed suicide.
- Lalita Pawar (Manthara): Who passed away in old age.
- Vijay Arora (Indrajit): Who died due to illness.
- Jayshree Gadkar (Kaushalya): A famous actress in Marathi and Hindi cinema.
- Moolraj Rajda (Janak): Whose acting legacy is still alive.
Every character of Ramayan resides in the hearts of Indian audiences. These actors not only acted but also became symbols of beliefs, traditions, and faith. But these actors, who played the roles of gods and goddesses on screen, often fell victim to loneliness, illness, or cruelty in real life.
