Son of ‘Ramayan’ Creator Ramanand Sagar, Anand Sagar Chopra Passes Away at 84; Funeral Held in Mumbai
Son of ‘Ramayan’ Creator Ramanand Sagar, Anand Sagar Chopra Passes Away at 84; Funeral Held in Mumbai
Indian television fraternity mourns the loss of Anand Ramanand Sagar Chopra, son of legendary filmmaker Ramanand Sagar, who passed away peacefully in Mumbai on February 13, 2026. He was 84 and had been battling Parkinson’s disease for the past 10 to 12 years.
The Sagar family confirmed the news through an official statement expressing their grief. The message read, “With heavy hearts and deep sorrow, the Sagar family informs about the peaceful passing of our beloved father, Shri Anand Ramanand Sagar Chopra, on 13th February 2026.”
Sharing details of the final rites, the family further stated, “The funeral ceremony will take place on Friday, 13th February 2026, at 4:30 PM at Hindu Smashan Bhumi (Pavan Hans), Mumbai. We sincerely request your prayers and blessings for his eternal peace.”
Anand Sagar Chopra belonged to the second generation of the Sagar family that managed the banner Sagar Arts. He played a significant role in carrying forward the creative legacy established by his father, Ramanand Sagar, who created and directed the iconic television series Ramayan (1987–1988). Anand Sagar served as one of the co-producers of the groundbreaking mythological show, which became a cultural phenomenon across India.
The original Ramayan featured memorable performances by Arun Govil as Lord Ram, Dipika Chikhlia as Sita, Sunil Lahri as Lakshman, Arvind Trivedi as Raavan, and Dara Singh as Hanuman. The series was based on the ancient epic composed by sage Valmiki and also drew inspiration from Tulsidas’ Ramcharitmanas. It went on to redefine Indian television viewership in the late 1980s.
Continuing his father’s legacy, Anand Sagar was also closely associated with later mythological ventures, including the 2008 adaptation of Ramayan. His work helped sustain the family’s strong presence in devotional and mythological storytelling on Indian television.
Beyond television, the Sagar Arts banner also produced several Hindi films over the decades. These included titles such as Geet (1970), Lalkaar (1972), Jalte Badan (1973), Charas (1976), Prem Bandhan (1979), Armaan (1981), Baghavat (1982), Romance (1983), Salma (1985), 1971 (2007), Rabba Main Kya Karoon (2013), and Mitwaa (2015). Anand Sagar was also associated with projects like Ankhen, Armaan, and Alif Laila, contributing both as a director and producer.
