Anand Sagar, Son of Ramanand Sagar, Passes Away at 84, Film Industry Mourns His Death

Fans and actors pay their tribute to Anand Sagar as the Anand Ramanand Sagar Chopra, son of the filmmaker Ramanand Sagar, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026, at the age of 84. Cited in the official family statement, he was a man of warmth, dignity, and values. His last rites were held at 4:30 PM at Hindu Smashan Bhumi, Pavan Hans, in Mumbai. His absence marks the end of a remarkable era for one of Indian television’s most recognized families. 

Anand Sagar, Son of Ramanand Sagar, Breathes His Last at 84

 

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Anand Sagar was one of five children of Ramanand and Leelavati Sagar. He hailed from the second generation of the Sagar Arts production banner. He directed and produced multiple popular projects, including the 2008 remake of Ramayan and 1993’s Alif Laila.

On Friday, his family took to social media to announce the sad demise of Anand Sagar. The official family statement read, “It is with deep sorrow and profound grief, Sagar family announces the sad demise of their beloved father, Shri Anand Ramanand Sagar Chopra, who passed away peacefully today, 13th February 2026. Son of legendary Ramanand Sagar, creator of the original 1987 TV series Ramayan, Anand ji was part of the second generation managing Sagar Arts. A man of warmth, dignity, and values, Shri Anand Ramanand Sagar Chopra touched many lives with his kindness, wisdom, and gentle spirit.” His absence will indeed be deeply felt by the audience across the nation.