<P> Ramayan is an Indian epic television series, which aired during 1987 - 1988, created, written, and directed by Ramanand Sagar . The remake of Ramayan series was again presented by Sagar Arts and which aired on NDTV Imagine in 2008 . Ramayan introduced the concept of Hindu history to Indian Television and went on to become a cult classic, it was aired on Zee TV in mid-90's . Also, it was aired on Star Plus and Star Utsav in 2000's . </P> <P> It is a television adaptation of the ancient Indian Hindu historical epic of the same name, and is primarily based on Valmiki's Ramayana and Tulsidas' Ramcharitmanas . </P> <P> The serial was brought to the small screen by Sagar Art Enterprises . The list of technicians is as follows: </P> <P> Screenplay & Dialogue - Ramanand Sagar; Special Effects - Ravikant Nagaich; Technical Advisor - Prem Sagar; Lyrics & Music - Ravindra Jain; Title Music - Jaidev; Executive Producer - Subhash Sagar; Second Unit Directors - Anand Sagar & Moti Sagar; Produced & Directed - Ramanand Sagar . </P>

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