Ramanand Sagar’s son Anand Ramanand Sagar Chopra passes away, last rites held in Mumbai

Trigger warning: This article contains mention of death.Shri Anand Ramanand Sagar Chopra, son of the legendary filmmaker Ramanand Sagar, the visionary creator of the iconic TV series 'Ramayan' passed away peacefully today, February 13, 2026. His last rites were held at 4:30 PM at Hindu Smashan Bhumi, Pavan Hans, Mumbai, marking the end of an era for one of Indian television's most influential families.Family members announced the tragic news via recent Instagram and social media posts, stating, "it is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our dear father Shri Anand Ramanand Sagar Chopra." The post also mentioned the details of the last rites for his farewell, which happened today.Anand Sagar, as part of the legendary Sagar family, contributed to mythological productions like ‘Ramayan’ 2008, continuing his father Ramanand Sagar's pioneering work in Indian television that revolutionized viewership during the 1980s. Apart from direction, he has also produced several famous movies such as ‘Ankhen’, ‘Armaan’ and ‘Alif Laila’. Meanwhile, Ramanand Sagar married Leelavati Sagar and had five children: four sons namely, Subhash Sagar, Moti Sagar, Prem Sagar, and Anand Sagar and one daughter Sarita Sagar. Ramanand began in films as a writer in the 1940s, contributing to hits like ‘Barsaat’, and later directed successes such as ‘Charas’ (1976) and ‘Prem Bandhan’ (1979). Transitioning to TV in the 1980s, he produced mythological epics including ‘Luv Kush’, ‘Shri Krishna’, and ‘Vikram Aur Betaal’, revolutionizing Indian small-screen storytelling. His work brought ancient Hindu epics to millions, earning him the Padma Shri in 2000.