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One of the four sons of legendary director-producer, late Ramanand Sagar, Anand Ramanand Sagar Chopra, sadly passed away at the age of 84 on February 13, 2026. He was unwell for the last 10 to 12 years and was dealing with Parkinson’s disease. The funeral was also held today, around 4.30 pm at Hindu Shamshan Bhumi (Pavan Hans), Mumbai.

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His family members shared the news on social media. They posted a note, which read, “It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our dear father Anand Ramanand Sagar Chopra. The last rites will take place on Friday, February 13, 2026, at 4:30 PM, at Hindu Shamshan Bhumi (Pavan Hans).”

The note further shared, “Your prayers and blessings for his peaceful journey are sincerely appreciated. Sagar family.”

About Anand Ramanand Sagar Chopra

The son of legendary filmmaker Ramanand Sagar, who created the iconic 1987 television series Ramayan, Anand Sagar belonged to the second generation of the family-run banner, Sagar Arts. Interestingly, Anand played a key role in carrying forward his father’s creative legacy, particularly through mythological projects such as the 2008 version of Ramayan. His work continued the monumental impact that his father’s storytelling had on Indian television audiences in the 1980s. Beyond directing, he also ventured into film production, backing projects like Ankhen, Armaan, and Alif Laila.

He is survived by wife Nisha Sagar and his children.

About father Ramanand Sagar

Late Ramanand Sagar was a celebrated Indian filmmaker, television director, producer and writer whose work left a lasting impact on Indian entertainment. He is most widely remembered for creating landmark mythological television series such as Ramayan, Luv Kush and Shri Krishna, all of which achieved record-breaking viewership in India and abroad. Sagar began his journey in cinema in 1932, working as a clapper boy on the silent film Raiders of the Rail Road. During the 1940s, he was associated with Prithvi Theatres, where he worked as an assistant stage manager under the mentorship of Prithviraj Kapoor and went on to direct several plays. In 1944, he appeared as an actor in the Punjabi film Koel, directed by Roop K. Shorey and produced in Lahore. Following the Partition of India, he relocated to Bombay in 1949 to further his career in the film industry.

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