Kavita Krishnamurti Recreates ‘Luv Kush’ Song From ‘Ramayan’ Nearly 38 Years Later
MUMBAI–Veteran playback singer Kavita Krishnamurti has revisited one of her memorable early recordings, recreating the “Luv Kush” song from Ramanand Sagar’s landmark television series “Ramayan” nearly 38 years after its original release.
The singer shared her experience on Instagram, describing the recording session as an emotional return to a song that remains closely associated with one of Indian television’s most celebrated mythological productions.
Krishnamurti recalled working with the late composer Ravindra Jain, who created the music for the original series, and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to perform the composition again.
“It was such a pleasure and a truly nostalgic experience to re-record Luv Kush Ramayan. It brought back cherished memories of recording the original with Ravindra Jain ji, who composed the music so beautifully. A timeless masterpiece that will continue to touch hearts and remain cherished for generations to come,” she wrote.
In a video accompanying the post, Krishnamurti reflected on the personal significance of returning to the song after nearly four decades.
“Namaskar, I am Kavita Krishnamurti Subramaniam. I am very happy today that after almost 38 years, I am singing the song of Ramayan, the song of Luv Kush in the original Ramayan, the production of Ramayan by Ramanand Sagar ji. I am singing that song today. Even then I felt the same, even now I feel that by singing this song, I feel blessed,” she said.
The original “Ramayan,” created, written and directed by Ramanand Sagar, aired on DD National from 1987 to 1988 and became one of the most influential programs in Indian television history.
Based primarily on the ancient Hindu epic “Ramayana” by Valmiki and Tulsidas’ “Ramcharitmanas,” the series introduced the story of Lord Ram to a vast television audience.
Its music, composed by Ravindra Jain, played a major role in the show’s popularity, with devotional songs and musical sequences becoming closely associated with the series.
The production featured Arun Govil as Lord Ram, Deepika Chikhalia as Goddess Sita and Sunil Lahri as Lakshman. Their performances became defining portrayals of the characters for generations of viewers.
The series also featured narration by Ashok Kumar and Ramanand Sagar.
The “Luv Kush” song is associated with the story of Lord Ram and Sita’s sons, Luv and Kush, whose role forms an important part of the later narrative of the Ramayana.
Krishnamurti’s decision to record the song again highlights the lasting appeal of the original television soundtrack and its continued significance in Indian popular culture.
For the singer, the experience was both a professional milestone and a personal tribute to the musical legacy of Ravindra Jain and Ramanand Sagar’s television adaptation. (Source: IANS)
