Sunil Lahri

Indian actor Sunil Lahri, commonly known as Sunil Lahiri, was born on January 9, 1961. He achieved popularity for playing Lakshmana in the hit TV series Ramayan (1987- 1988).

Early Life

Lahiri was born on January 9, 1961, in Damoh, Madhya Pradesh, to Tara Lahiri and Shikar Chandra Lahiri, a medical school professor. Two younger siblings belong to Lahri. Lahri traveled to Mumbai after finishing his education in Bhopal, where he studied at Wilson College and obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree. Lahri was married twice. Radha Sen was his first wife; they were separated. He eventually wed Bharati Pathak. Krish is the name of his kid.

Lahri provided his father's remains to the forensics department of JK Medical College in Bhopal in 2012. Lahri states that his father, who knew the challenges that pupils faced in their studies due to insufficient exposure to human anatomy, stipulated in his last will and testament that his corpse should be handed to medical students upon his death in order to support them in their studies.

Professional Background

Sunil Lahri's cinematic career is not very noteworthy. He migrated from Bhopal to Mumbai since he was enthusiastic about working in movies. In 1980, he made his feature film debut with Smita Patil in The Naxalites. Furthermore, he and Anuradha Patel featured in the 1985 movie Phir Aayi Barsaat.

In the 1991 musical Baharon Ke Manzil, he had a major part. In the 1990 television series Param Vir Chakra, he played 2nd Lieutenant Rama Raghoba Rane. He starred in the movie Janam Kundli in 1995. In the movie, he portrays Ashwani Mehra, the son of Vinod Khanna. Additionally, he starred in the Hindi film A Daughter's Tale Pankh in 2017.

Given his lack of success in the film industry, Sunil turned to television, where he gained the recognition he had always wanted-particularly after playing "Lakshman" in Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan. He appeared on several teleserials before Ramadan, such as Dada-Dadi Ki Kahaniya and Vikram Aur Betaal.

In 1990, he got another well-liked TV show, Param Vir Chakra, after Ramayan. He had a cameo in Param Vir Chakra as Second Lieutenant Rama Raghoba Rane. In a 2020 interview with Dainik Bhaskar, Lahri said that if given an opportunity, he would return to his role as Ravana in the Ramayana.

Information/Facts

• According to reports, Ramanand Sagar originally wanted TV star Sanjay Jog to play Lakshman in Ramayan rather than Sunil. Sanjay subsequently performed the part of Bharat in Ramayana since he was unprepared for the role of Lakshman.
• According to reports, Sunil Lahri was chosen for the part of Lakshman after Ramanand Sagar reportedly tested out close to 150 performers.
• He said in an interview that he was not comfortable in the beginning after playing Lakshman in Ramayana. He mentioned that during Ramayana,
  "I lost a lot of hours in Bollywood films. Therefore, I was not very thrilled about it, but now I feel honored that I completed this epic. The only program that is seen the most globally is this one; it has made history and is recorded in the world record books. Every time the tale of Indian film is written, the title of Ramayan is inscribed with golden words. My portrayal of Lakshman has had a profound effect on my life and has helped me develop my connections with the world and myself. I thank God that He has selected me for this part, the public for their love, and my unforgettably memorable celebrity position. The most exquisite aspect of the Ramayan epic is its teaching of human values, which is why it transcends all castes and religions and is adored by everybody."
• Following his father's death in 2012, Sunil Lahri sent his father, Dr. Shikhar Chandra Lahri,'s remains to the J K Medical College's forensic laboratory in Bhopal. That was exactly what his father had stipulated in his will 10 years prior to his passing away. He had specified in his will that he wished to give his corpse to the medical institution so that the students could keep up their anatomical studies.
• Sunil and Arun Govil, his co-star in Ramayan, have joined forces to launch a production firm.
• He and his Ramayan co-stars, Arun Govil and Deepika Chikhalia, made an appearance on "The Kapil Sharma Show" in March 2020. In addition, he posted a collage including a vintage photo from his Ramayana days on Facebook.