Ramanand Sagar

Director, Producer, Writer

Indian Asal Guru Ke, Lahore in Punjab, British India (now in Pakistan)

Quick Info

ProfessionDirector, Producer, Writer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth29/12/1917
Age87 years (died on 12, Dec, 2005)
BirthplaceAsal Guru Ke, Lahore in Punjab, British India (now in Pakistan)
Date of Death12/12/2005

Latest News about Ramanand Sagar

13/02/2026

Anand Ramanand Sagar Chopra, son of legendary filmmaker Ramanand Sagar and known for his contributions to mythological TV productions like the 2008 version of Ramayan, passed away peacefully. The family announced his demise via social media posts, noting it marked the end of an era for one of Indian television's most influential families. His last rites were held at 4:30 PM at Hindu Smashan Bhumi, Pavan Hans, Mumbai.

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Bio/Wiki

Birth nameChandramauli Chopra
Other Name(s)
  • Ramanand Chopra
  • Ramanand Bedi
  • Ramanand Kashmiri
NicknamePapaji

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityUniversity of Punjab

Relationships & More

Marital Status (at the time of death)Married

Family

FatherLala Dinanath Chopra
SiblingsChittaranjan Chopra
SpouseLeelavati Sagar
Children
  • Subhash Sagar
  • Moti Sagar
  • Prem Sagar
  • Anand Sagar
  • Sarita Sagar

Career

Debut
Film (Writer)Barsaat (1949)
Film (Director)Mehmaan (1953)
Film (Producer)Zindagi (1964)
TV (Director and Producer)Vikram Aur Betaal (1986)
Awards, Honours, Achievements
Filmfare Award
Best Dialogue Award for Paigham
Best Director Award for Aankhen
Padma Shri2000: Contribution in the field of Arts

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Ramanand Sagar was a celebrated Indian director and producer of films and TV serials.
2. His maternal grandmother adopted him during his childhood and named him Ramanand Sagar.
3. His ancestors moved from Peshawar to Kashmir, with his great grandfather becoming the 'Nagar Shet' of Kashmiri Chopras.
4. In 1942, he was awarded gold medals in Sanskrit and Persian from the University of Punjab.
5. He authored the book 'Aur Insaan Mar Gaya' (And Humanity Died) in 1948.
6. Sagar served as a newspaper editor at 'Daily Milap,' where he wrote various literary works.
7. Post-Partition in 1947, he worked as an assistant manager at Prithvi Theatre.
8. He established his film production company, 'Sagar Art Private Limited,' in 1950.
9. In 1987, he created and directed the iconic mythological series 'Ramayan,' which became one of the longest-running shows.
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