The Stories of the Ramayana

Bharat pleads with Ram to return to Ayodhya, but Ram doesn't agree. Finally, Bharat takes Ram's sandals back to Ayodhya, places them on the throne, and decides to rule the kingdom on behalf of Ram. Written, directed, and enacted by Sudipta BhawmikSound effects and original music by Anirban ChakrabartyAudio engineering by Soumen Paul

Bharat finally locates Ram's cottage in the Chitrakut forest and gives him the news of their father's death. Deeply saddened, Ram and Lakshman perform the last rites of their father with offerings of Ingudi paste and berries. Written, directed, and enacted by Sudipta BhawmikSound effects and original music by Anirban ChakrabartyAudio engineering by Soumen Paul

Bharat refuses to be the King of Ayodhya and vows to bring back Ram. After making the arrangements, he embarks on his journey to find Ram. On the way, he meets the Nishad King Guha, who helps him cross the river. Rishi Bharadwaj welcomes him to his hermitage and treats his army to a grand feast. Written, directed, and enacted by Sudipta BhawmikSound effects and original music by Anirban ChakrabartyAudio engineering by Soumen Paul

Prince Bharat is summoned to Ayodhya. Bharat returns and hears about the death of his father, King Dasarath, and the exile of Ram. He and Shatrughna perform the last rites of their father and punish Manthara. Written, directed, and enacted by Sudipta BhawmikSound effects and original music by Anirban ChakrabartyAudio engineering by Soumen Paul

King Dasarath recalls a horrific incident in his life when a blind old hermit curses him for killing his son, Dasarath succumbs to his grief and loss and breathes his last. Ayodhya is in a crisis, and the ministers had to call back Bharat to the kingdom. Written, directed, and enacted by Sudipta BhawmikSound effects and original music by Anirban ChakrabartyAudio engineering by Soumen Paul

Episode 15: Journey to the forestAfter a long and tiring journey, Ram, Sita, and Lakshman spend their first night in the forest. On the way, Ram meets his old friend, the Nishad King Guha. Written, directed, and enacted by Sudipta BhawmikSound effects and original music by Anirban ChakrabartyAudio engineering by Soumen Paul

Ram, Sita and Lakshman, bids farewell to King Dasarath and leave Ayodhya to their exile in the forest of Dandakaranya. Written, directed, and enacted by Sudipta BhawmikSound effects and original music by Anirban ChakrabartyAudio engineering by Soumen Paul

In this episode, Lakshman convinces Ram to take him along to the forest. Ram donates all his belongings and then visits Dasarath to seek his permission to depart for the forest. Kaikeyi hands them the clothes of a forest dweller. Written, directed, and enacted by Sudipta BhawmikSound effects and original music by Anirban ChakrabartyAudio engineering by Soumen Paul