Disney rejected Ramanand Sagar's 'Ramayana' because he wore shorts to meeting: Lalit Modi. Fugitive businessman Lalit Modi claimed that Disney's top bosses rejected his offer to finance Ramanand Sagar's 'Ramayana' because they were unimpressed with the legendary director's "appearance". Modi said he had partnered with Disney to bring its content to Indian television. Modi said Disney's president wanted to "run out of the room" after Sagar wore shorts to the meeting.