Unknown facts about Ramayan's Ram
Although Arun Govil did many films and television shows in his career, the actor gained universal recognition through his character, Lord Ram from Ramanand Sagar's mythological show, Ramayan. The actor, and other characters convinced everyone so much with their respective roles that they are still worshipped in certain parts of villages even now. However, the truth is that these actors have much more to them than just being Ramayan actors. Arun Govil also did films with Jeetendra, Sridevi and played Lord Shiva, too. Let's take a look at some more unknown facts about this actor that we came across during the #AskArun session with his followers: (Photo: Twitter)
Played a deaf and dumb character in Himmatwala
Four years before doing Ramayan, Arun Govil had worked with Sridevi and Jeetendra in their film, Himmatwala. He had played the role of a deaf and dumb guy in this movie. A user shared a still of Arun and late Sridevi from the film and asked him about it and that's when Arun Govil revealed about it. (Photo: Twitter)
Essayed the role of Lord Shiva
A user shared a picture of Arun Govil decked up as Lord Shiva. He asked him to elaborate about it and Arun Govil stated that it was from a film. This still is from Shiv Mahima (1992). (Photo: Twitter)
Jiyo To Aise Jiyo
A film's poster where a very young Arun Govil is seated on a bike with a bride was shared on Twitter and the actor was asked about it. The actor informed his fans that it is from the film, 'Jiyo To Aise Jiyo' with Debashree Roy. (Photo: Twitter)
Difficult scene in Ramayan
Arun Govil was asked about the most difficult scene that he shot during Ramayan. The actor revealed that hearing the news of King Dashrath' death and reacting to it was the most difficult scene for him. (Photo: Twitter)
Favourite characters from Ramayan
Arun Govil was asked to name his favourite characters from the mythological show, and he took Raavan, Hanumanji's name. (Photo: Twitter)
About Childhood
People credit Ramayan and its characters for making their childhood awesome. A user asked what made Arun Govil's childhood memorable? To which, the actor replied, "Our childhood was blessed as we used to do Ramayan paath regularly. Jai Shree Ram (sic)" (Photo: Twitter)