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MUMBAI:
Starting 2 June, NDTV Imagine’s Ramayan presents the start
of a hugely significant chapter as Ravan, the demon king of Lanka
makes his first appearance on the epic show! While Lord Ram and
Sita are getting accustomed to their life in the jungles during
the 14 year Vanvaas, a situation arises which leads Ravan into this
epic, marking a significant turning point in the story! So tune
in to Ramayan starting 2 June at 9:30 pm only on NDTV Imagine!
One
day Ravan's sister Surpanka sees Lakshman and desires to marry him.
She transforms herself into an alluring princess and attempts to
entice him. Irritated by her advances, Lakshman shoots an arrow
at her which cuts off her nose. She reveals her demon form and swears
revenge before speeding off to Ravan’s kingdom to report the
humiliation. She screams for justice and avengement. Her brother
and his demon advisors feel that no time should be lost to punish
the youth who has dared to spurn his sister’s amorous advances.
Ravan schemes to abduct Sita and sends his uncle Maarich in the
guise of a golden deer as a distraction. Sita sees the deer and
asks Ram to get it for her. The deer lures Ram away from Sita and
cries out loud for help in Ram’s voice. Sita gets worried and
sends Lakshman to check on him. As a precaution, he draws a Lakshman
Rekha which only Sita can cross and no one can enter inside it.
As
soon as Sita is alone, Ravan comes in the disguise of a hermit asking
for alms and Sita crosses the Lakshman Rekha. Ravan takes advantage
of the situation and abducts her. Hence, starts the most important
chapter of this epic story. The character of Ravan will be played
by Akhilendra Mishra.
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