Did you know that Lord Ram had a sister? Why did Kaikeyi request that Lord Ram be exiled for only 14 years? What is the origin of the name Nasik? Did you realize that Lord Ram and Gautam Buddha share the same thread? For millennia, The Ramayana has been hailed as India’s most illustrious Text, the Itihas, which has moulded our nation’s collective consciousness. Despite its deep roots in our culture, the Ramayana continues to be surrounded by a plethora of lesser-known stories. And it’s past time for us to do the same.
In Legends of the Ramayana with Amish, a captivating docuseries told by bestselling award-winning writer and diplomat Amish Tripathi, discover+revisits the sacred geography of one of the greatest stories in the world ahead of the important occasion of Ram Navami. This series, created by Wide Angle Films, delves into the mystery of Lord Ram’s spectacular Ayana (journey), which premieres on Discovery+ on April 7th, 2022.
This groundbreaking three-part series, hosted by Amish Tripathi, spans 5000 kilometers, delving into ancient stories and myths surrounding the Ramayana that have never been examined before. Amish Tripathi decodes the intriguing knowledge that has remained around Ramayana for millennia, inspiring beliefs, ideologies, and lifestyles across India and the near abroad, with perfect delicacy. Amish is known for writing the Shiva Trilogy and the Ram Chandra Series, which are the fastest and second-fastest selling book series in Indian publishing history, respectively. His presence as an onscreen storyteller is sure to pique the audience’s interest.
Guests like Yatindra Mishra (Prince of Ayodhya), Kavita Kane (Author), award-winning Hydrogeologist Ritesh Arya, Sunela Jayawardene (Environmental Architect & Author), Krishna Devaraya, Descendent, Vijayanagara Dynasty, Shashi Dhanatunge, Former Vice Chairperson, Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka, and many others add to the authenticity of the series Amish travels to major spots across India and Sri Lanka to piece together the voyage while bringing history to life and displaying the varied cultures, socioeconomic diversities, and landscapes that are evident in each country. Sujata Kulshreshtha and Abhimanyu Tewari co-direct the series, which is produced by award-winning production studio Wide Angle Films.
The series is being presented using cutting-edge technology such as FPV drones to honour the masterpiece’s magnificence. As it goes further into the story that has been passed down through the years, it reveals previously unknown insights and revelations.
Dive into the mysterious world of Lord Ram and Goddess Sita while learning about some previously untold stories from the great Sanskrit epic, which will be available exclusively on discovery+ starting April 7th.