MUMBAI: With the citizens asked to stay indoors with the outbreak of the deadly coronavirus, the entertainment industry too has stopped functioning. Giving priority to the safety of the cast and crew, the shoot of television shows has been halted which has paved way for many popular shows returning to the television sets.

Iconic mythological shows like Ramayan, Mahabharat, Siya Ke Ram, among others have returned to make our lockdown special.

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The rerun of Ramayan has fetched good viewership to DD and has been rated well.

Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan is not just a show but it’s an emotion which every Indian feels deeply even after watching it several times. During these quarantine days, Ramayan has proved to be a stress buster for everyone in the family and has made people remember the good old days. From kids to adults to old people, everyone is watching this show and also learning things about India's ancient history. After creating wonders on DD, Ramayan is now being aired on Star Plus.

There are lots of interesting facts about the show and actors which people aren’t aware of.

When asked Sunil Lahri aka Lakshman, who is that one actor who used to take maximum time to dress up on the sets, he told us, “Well, no one in particular. Everybody used to be ready on their respective time. However, Dara Singhji, who played the role of Hanuman, required three hours to get into the look of Hanuman. He was asked to get ready at the end as after getting into the look he could not eat or even drink water.”