

All the characters including Rama, Kaikeyi and even Ravana are right on their own path. However, in an epic like the Ramayan, nobody is wrong. Was Rama wrong on demanding that Sita should undergo a fire test to prove her chastity? “Yes, while playing the role of Sita, it has often occurred to me that she has been treated unfairly at times. She had no clue whatsoever that it was Ravana in the garb of a rishi (saint).” However, she did that as she was afraid that a Rishi (saint) would curse her husband. Maybe some can think she made a mistake when crossing the Lakshman Rekha which thereby led to Ravana kidnapping her. What kind of flaws is she referring to? “Sita, was after all human. She says, “It wasn’t easy to play a magnanimous persona from a bygone era who was the epitome of all virtues that a woman should have. When Neha Sargam got the role of Sita in Zee TV’s Ramayan, she naturally felt that it was indeed a challenge to play such a dynamic mythological character. Keep reading this space for more updates… Apart from that there is no intimation from the channel.” Moving on, a source went on to say, “It was decided that Ramayan would have 72 episodes and going by that we still have a long way as we have just aired 31 or 32 episodes. So as far as I know ideally our story should go on till August 2013.” When we reminded her about the falling TAM ratings she said, “I do not believe in TRPs.” When contacted Neha Sargam (Sita) stated, “ Ramayan has a fixed story and that isn’t changing. So I don’t think it will go off-air,” said Neil Bhatt better known as Laxman. In fact, the show is doing a decent job in the morning slot. It’s been more than four months since it was last promoted.” I think the channel needs to promote the venture.

But, the only thing that we are lacking in is the promotion. Gagan Malik who plays the role of Ram on the show shared with, “I haven’t received any such news.” When asked about the dipping TRPs he averred, “If you look at our show personally, you will realise how beautiful our episodes are. However, the cast of the show thinks otherwise. Hence, we are wondering if the show will have an early end in June 2013 as reported by certain sections of the media. Sagar Pictures’ Ramayan that’s being simulcast on Zee TV and DD National seems to have failed to garner the much needed TRPs.
