Who Was Anand Sagar? All You Need To Know About Ramayan Creator Ramanand Sagar's Son

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what turns out to be sad news from film industry, Anand Ramanand Sagar Chopra (aged 84), son of legendary filmmaker Ramanand Sagar, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026. His last rites were performed at 4:30 PM at Hindu Smashan Bhumi, Pavan Hans, Mumbai. His demise has left the Sagar in a state of mourning. Anand's passing is the loss of a key member of one of Indian television’s most respected legacies.

Anand Sagar's family issues statement

The family shared the sad news on social media, expressing deep grief over the loss of their father, Shri Anand Ramanand Sagar Chopra. They also shared details about the funeral, which took place the same day.

Who was Anand Sagar?

Anand Sagar carried forward the family’s creative legacy. He was closely associated with mythological shows, including the 2008 version of Ramayan. He had worked on a lot of television and film projects over the years. He was also involved in direction and production. The television and film projects he worked on were similar to the shows his father used to do. His father was a storyteller and he helped make Indian television what it is today especially, in the 1980s. Anand's TV and films were connected to the tradition of his father's work.

What we know Ramanand Sagar's family?

Ramanand Sagar married Leelavati Sagar. They had five kids. The kids are Subhash Sagar, Moti Sagar, Prem Sagar, Anand Sagar and Sarita Sagar. Ramanand Sagar started working in the 1940s. He wrote for movies like Barsaat. Speaking about Ramanand Sagar's epic projects, he directed films like Charas and Prem Bandhan. In the 1980s Ramanand Sagar started working on television too. He made some famous television series like Luv Kush and Shri Krishna and Vikram Aur Betaal. Ramanand Sagar is widely known for these television shows. His adaptation of the epic Ramayan became a cultural phenomenon, bringing stories from Indian mythology into homes across the country. He was honoured with the Padma Shri in 2000 for his contribution to Indian arts and television.We extend our condolences to the family of late Anand Ramanand Sagar Chopra.