Jai Hanuman is an iconic Indian mythological television series that originally aired in the late 1990s. Directed and produced by Sanjay Khan, the show dramatizes the life and deeds of Lord Hanuman, tracing his journey from birth to his devotion to Lord Rama.
Cast & Main Characters
Here are some of the key actors and characters in Jai Hanuman (1997–2000):
- Raj Premi plays Hanuman, the central divine hero.
- Siraj Mustafa Khan plays Rama.
- Manish Khanna takes on the role of Lakshman.
- Irrfan Khan features as Maharishi Valmiki in select episodes.
- Kavin Dave portrayed child Hanuman in his younger avatars.
These are the principal faces; the serial includes many mythological and supporting characters across epics of Ramayana and Hanuman lore.
Timing & Broadcast Details
- Original run: Jai Hanuman premiered in 1997 and continued until 2000, spanning 178 episodes.
- Channel: It was broadcast on DD National originally, and later re-aired on Sony Entertainment Television in 2008.
- Release date: The show was first aired in March 1997.
Because it is an older mythological serial, it does not have an active current time slot; rather, fans often catch reruns or clips on streaming or archival platforms.
It is also available on Amazon Prime Video under its Hindi edition, allowing a new generation of viewers to rediscover it.
Story
The narrative of Jai Hanuman spans from Hanuman’s birth to his role as the devoted servant of Lord Rama, weaving in episodes of devotion, battles, and divine interventions.
In the Treta Yuga, evil forces grow under Ravana, threatening the balance of dharma (righteousness). To counter that, divine avatars emerge — Rama is born, and Hanuman, born of Anjana and Kesari, becomes his ardent devotee.
The show dramatizes how Hanuman meets Rama, pledges his loyalty, undertakes daring episodes (like crossing the ocean, searching for Sita, confronting demons), and plays a central role in the war against Ravana.
Throughout, the series mixes myth, morality, and spectacle, with strong emphasis on Hanuman’s devotion, strength, humility, and the moral messages his stories teach.
