Watch the adventures of Pawan Putra Hanuman on Ramayan!

Starting June 24th, another significant chapter unfolds on the Ramayan with the appearance of the mighty Hanuman! This epic story unravels the strong bond between the mighty, yet humble monkey deity and Lord Ram. Stories of Hanuman’s love, devotion, selfless service, knowledge, power and strength are revealed on NDTV Imagine’s Ramayan, starting June 24th at 9:30 p.m.!

While Lord Ram and Lakshman look for Sita who has been abducted by the demon king Ravan, their search brings them to the vicinity of the mountain Rishyamukha, where the monkey king Sugriva lives with his followers. Having seen them in his territory, Sugriva sends Hanuman to ascertain their identities. Hanuman approaches the two brothers in the disguise of a Brahmin but soon realizes that Ram is none other than his revered master. Thereafter, Hanuman's life becomes interwoven inextricably with that of Ram. Hanuman then brings about a friendship and alliance between Ram and Sugriva. When Sugriva realizes that Ram is Lord Vishnu in a mortal avatar, he and his followers become his devotees. While Ram helps Sugriva regain his honor and makes him king of Kishkindha, Sugriva and his vanaras, most notably Hanuman, help Ram defeat Ravan and reunite with Sita.

The strong bond between Shri Ram and Hanuman is one of the emotional strengths of Ramayan. Hanuman becomes the hero of the chapters that narrate the battle between Lord Ram and Ravan. He is the eternal symbol for mankind of unconditional devotion, faith and love of the devotee for the Lord. The episodes which ensure after the meeting of Ram and Hanuman are strong in emotional content and are filled with ceaseless special effects as the Monkey lord performs one amazing feat after another! The character of Hanuman will be played by Vikram Sharma.

Don’t miss the beginning of this vital stage of the Ramayan starting Tuesday, June 24th, 2008 at 9:30 p.m. only on NDTV IMAGINE.