Ram Janmabhoomi Doc Premiere: Govil & Chikhlia Reunite on NDTV

In a historic moment India's trusted news channel, NDTV, is set to bring viewers an exclusive front-row experience at the inauguration of the grand Ram Mandir on January 22, 2024.  NDTV’s 'Ayodhya Naya Adhyay' brings you a mega exclusive featuring the beloved original stars of the Ramayan series, Arun Govil and Dipika Chikhlia, marking their return to TV starting from January 18, 2024. 

In another dedicated offering for its trusted viewers, NDTV has secured the rights to air Amish Tripathi's documentary 'Ram Janmabhoomi – Return of a Splendid Sun’. The world premiere takes place on January 25, 2024, hosted by Amish, and directed by Nitish Sharma & Pranav Chaturvedi.  The documentary promises to unveil unknown facts and legends surrounding Lord Ram's birth and the significance of Ayodhya. It delves into the holy temple's history, enriched with insights from religious scholars, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and the common man alike. 

The iconic actors from the 80s revered series, Ramayan, will grace NDTV's screens in the run-up to the auspicious inauguration of Ram Mandir, offering viewers an immersive insight into one of the world's most significant divine events. Arun-Dipika will be an integral part of NDTV's coverage, sharing their unique perspectives and experiences over three exclusive segments and a show ‘Ayodhya Naya Adhyay – Siya Ram Sang’. 

NDTV is all set to provide extensive live coverage of the pre-event, inauguration, and post-launch proceedings from the banks of the holy river Sarayu, spanning all screens and formats. Kicking off on January 18, the pre-inauguration coverage will include an engaging daily quiz, rapid-fire questions, enlightening lessons from Ayodhya, and a host of other interactive content. The coverage will feature continuous updates, complete with exclusive visuals, documentaries, chat shows, and special interviews.

Renowned anchors Sumit Awasthi and Marya Shakil will spearhead the prime-time shows, bringing you an insight into Ayodhya through the eyes of its citizens, and incorporating voices from other holy shrines across the country. 

Stunningly shot, the documentary 'Ram Janmabhoomi – Return of a Splendid Sun' brings to life Ayodhya’s Naya Adhyay, strung together by Amish’s powerful narration.    

With thousands gathering in Ayodhya to participate in and celebrate this historic event, NDTV is offering practical advice on how to reach Ayodhya, visitor facilities, security arrangements, and more. 

For devoted pilgrims following from home, NDTV has prepared bite-sized digital content, including a virtual tour of Ram Mandir, exclusive YouTube Live chats, and an array of engaging features to keep audiences captivated.