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Arun Govil Cast as Lakshman After Decade, Series Flops Immediately
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 02:49 AM
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Arun Govil, who famously portrayed Lord Ram in the 1980s, was recently cast as Lakshman in a new television series, but the show failed to air beyond its first day.
Arun Govil, who became a household name in the 1980s after portraying Lord Ram in the iconic television series, was recently signed to play his brother Lakshman in a new production.
The decision to cast Govil in the role of Lakshman was seen as a nostalgic nod to his earlier work, with producers hoping the actor’s legacy would draw viewers.
However, the series was pulled from the schedule after a single day, with the network citing low viewership and technical issues as reasons for the abrupt cancellation.
The decision to cast Govil in the role of Lakshman was seen as a nostalgic nod to his earlier work, with producers hoping the actor’s legacy would draw viewers.
However, the series was pulled from the schedule after a single day, with the network citing low viewership and technical issues as reasons for the abrupt cancellation.