Veteran actor Arun Govil's association with Ramayana has come a long way. Decades after winning hearts as Lord Ram in Ramanand Sagar's iconic television series, the veteran actor has returned to the epic in a different role. Related Story: Ramayana: Arun Govil’s first look as King Dashrath sparks nostalgia; here’s why Ramanand Sagar’s Ram took the role He appears as King Dashrath, Lord Ram's father, in Nitesh Tiwari's two-part cinematic adaptation, with.