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Sunil Lahri Wishes On-Screen 'Bhabhi' Dipika Chikhlia a Heartfelt Birthday

Actor Sunil Lahri, famous for playing Lakshman in Ramayan, wished his on-screen 'bhabhi' Dipika Chikhlia on her birthday. He shared a video recalling their long-standing bond from the show Vikram Aur Betaal. Dipika Chikhlia essayed the role of Sita in the iconic television series Ramayan. The show, which aired in 1987, remains a classic and was re-telecast during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Key Points: Ramayan's Lakshman Wishes Sita a Happy Birthday

  • Sunil Lahri wishes Dipika Chikhlia on her birthday
  • He recalls their bond from Vikram Aur Betaal
  • Dipika played Sita in the iconic Ramayan
  • The show remains a classic, re-telecast during COVID-19
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Sunil Lahri wishes his on-screen 'bhabhi' Dipika Chikhlia aka Sita on her birthday

Sunil Lahri, who played Lakshman in Ramayan, wishes Dipika Chikhlia on her birthday, recalling their bond from Vikram Aur Betaal.

Sunil Lahri wishes his on-screen 'bhabhi' Dipika Chikhlia aka Sita on her birthday
"Today is the birthday of Mata Sita of Ramayan. I have already wished her in advance. - Sunil Lahri"

Mumbai, April 29

Actor Sunil Lahri, best known for playing Lakshman in the iconic TV show Ramayan, wished his on-screen bhabhi aka Dipika Chikhlia on her birthday on the 29th.

The actress had essayed the role of Sita in the show.

Taking to his social media account, Sunil fondly referred to Dipika as his "bhabhi" and shared a warm message recalling their long-standing bond that goes back even before Ramayan, to their days working on the show Vikram Aur Betaal.

In his video message, he said, "Pranam friends, today is the birthday of Mata Sita of Ramayan. I have already wished her in advance. When we went to the holy land of Akshaya Vat in Prayagraj, I prayed to God to keep her happy, healthy and grant her a long life."

He added, "Once again, I wish her a very happy birthday and pray for her well-being and longevity. I have known her since the days of Vikram Vetal, and even today we share a bond of love and respect. May God always keep this relationship intact. Jai Shiv."

For the uninitiated, Sunil Lahri and Dipika Chikhlia became household names with their roles as Lakshman and Sita in the television classic Ramayan.

Talking about Ramayan, the show remains one of the most iconic television shows of all time.

The cast of the show, immediately after the show's airing in the late 80s, went on to receive massive fan followings and great success.

The show starred Arun Govil as Lord Ram, Sunil Lahri as Lakshman, Arvind Trivedi as Ravan, Dara Singh as Hanuman and Dipika Chikhlia as Sita.

The serial aired in 1987, ran for a year and went off air in 1988 on Doordarshan.

For the uninitiated, the show that aired every Sunday would bring streets to a standstill back in the day, every Sunday, as viewers would flock to TV sets that were rare in the 80s era.

In 2020, during the COVID-19 lockdown, the show Ramayan was re-telecast on Doordarshan and ran for over two months.

- IANS

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Aditya G
The bond between the Ramayan cast is truly special. Sunil ji's message isn't just a birthday wish - it's a reflection of how deeply this show connected everyone involved. I wish modern actors could learn from this kind of on and off-screen respect.
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Neha E
I remember watching Ramayan during the lockdown in 2020 with my grandparents - they were telling me how they used to watch it when it first aired! That generational connection is priceless. Dipika ji as Sita was pure grace. Happy birthday to her! 🎂✨
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Michael C
This is fascinating. I'm from the US, but I've been learning about Indian TV history. The fact that Ramayan caused streets to empty every Sunday tells me how culturally important it was. Sunil's relationship with Dipika going back to Vikram Aur Betaal shows how tight-knit Indian TV circles were back then.
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Priya S
Lovely to see this respect even decades later! Though I must point out - the article could've mentioned how many young people today discovered the show during the 2020 re-telecast. That's the real magic - a show from 1987 connecting Indians across generations during a difficult time. Happy birthday, Dipika ji!
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Sarah B
My Indian friends in London still talk about Ramayan's impact. It's amazing that a show from the 80s still creates such posts and reactions today. The 'bhabhi' reference is so culturally Indian - it shows how the on-screen relationships translated into real life.

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