The State
Anand Ramanand Sagar Chopra, son of legendary filmmaker Ramanand Sagar, passed away at the age of 84. His final rites were performed in Mumbai in the presence of family members and close associates.
He belonged to the iconic Sagar family, best known for shaping Indian mythological television — especially through the cult classic TV show Ramayan.
Although he largely stayed away from public limelight, Anand Ramanand Sagar Chopra played a significant role in preserving and managing the creative and production legacy of the Sagar banner.
The Sagar family’s work changed Indian television history, with Ramayan becoming one of the most watched shows ever broadcast in India.
The funeral took place in Mumbai with relatives and well-wishers paying their last respects. Members of the television and film fraternity also mourned his passing and remembered the contribution of the Sagar family to Indian entertainment.
The Sagar name remains synonymous with mythological storytelling in India. Their productions not only entertained audiences but also shaped cultural memory across generations.
Anand Ramanand Sagar Chopra’s passing marks the end of another chapter in the historic television lineage created by Ramanand Sagar.