We never strike an unarmed or defenseless enemy
Ramanand Sagar
Ramanand Sagar (1917–2005), born Chandramauli Chopra in Lahore, was an acclaimed filmmaker, writer, and television pioneer. A gold medalist in Sanskrit and Persian, he began his career in theatre and cinema, contributing to Raj Kapoor’s Barsaat and scripting classics like Paigham. His directorial ventures, including Aankhen and Arzoo, established him in Bollywood. Yet his greatest legacy was television: the epic Ramayan (1987–88), followed by Luv Kush and Shri Krishna, which enthralled millions and reshaped Indian cultural imagination. Honored with the Padma Shri in 2000, Sagar blended devotion and artistry, leaving behind a timeless legacy of mythological storytelling that continues to inspire generations.
If Ram is merely a man, today he will fall by my hand. But if he is divine, then his glory will endure—and so will mine, as the one he defeated.