Sunil Lahri, a celebrated Indian actor, is best known for his iconic portrayal of Lakshman in Ramanand Sagar’s epic television series, Ramayan. His career spans both film and television, showcasing his versatility and dedication to his craft.

Wiki/Biography

Sunil Lahri was born on January 9th (year unknown) into a middle-class family in Damoh, Madhya Pradesh. He spent a significant part of his childhood there before his family relocated to Bhopal. From a young age, he displayed a passion for acting, actively participating in school extracurricular activities. This early passion laid the foundation for his future success.

Physical Appearance

• Height (approx.): 5’ 9”
• Eye Colour: Black
• Hair Colour: Black

Family & Caste

Sunil Lahri’s father, Dr. Shikhar Chandra Lahri, was a professor at a medical college in Madhya Pradesh. He passed away in 2012. His mother’s name is Tara Lahri. He also has a sister and two brothers, Shailendra Lahri and Shashendra Lahri.

In a touching gesture, Sunil donated his father’s body to the Forensic Department of J K Medical College in Bhopal, fulfilling his father’s wish as stated in his will.

Relationships, Wife & Children

Sunil Lahri has been married twice. His first wife was Radha Sen, and his second wife is Bharati Pathak. Further details about his family life are not publicly available.

Career

In Films

While Sunil Lahri’s film career wasn’t as extensive as his television work, it played a crucial role in his journey. His desire to work in films led him to Mumbai from Bhopal. His debut was in Khwaja Ahmed Abbas’s 1980 film, “The Naxalites,” alongside Mithun Chakraborty and Smita Patil. Though the film wasn’t a box office success, it marked the beginning of his career. He later appeared in the 1991 musical “Baharon Ke Manzil.”

In Television

Sunil Lahri found greater success on the small screen. His portrayal of Lakshman in Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan catapulted him to fame. Before this iconic role, he appeared in several TV serials, including “Dada-Dadi Ki Kahaniya” and “Vikram Aur Betaal.” Following Ramayan’s success, he starred in the popular TV series “Param Vir Chakra” (1990) as Second Lieutenant Rama Raghoba Rane.

Favourite Things

• Actor: Tom Alter
• Politician: Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Facts/Trivia

Interestingly, Sunil Lahri wasn’t the first choice for the role of Lakshman. Ramanand Sagar initially considered Sanjay Jog. However, after auditioning nearly 150 actors, Sunil was ultimately chosen. He later collaborated with his Ramayan co-star, Arun Govil, on a production company. In March 2020, he appeared on “The Kapil Sharma Show” with his Ramayan co-stars, Arun Govil and Deepika Chikhalia.

He has openly shared his initial feelings about the role, expressing that while it initially hindered his Bollywood prospects, he now takes immense pride in his contribution to the legendary show.

Sunil Lahri’s Notable Roles