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There was a time which is considered as the golden period of not only Doordarshan but Television. It is not that today we are not having good TV Shows and all. But despite of having so many channels and options these days, when you compare, Doordarshan gave us so many good TV serials when it was the only player in ... Read More »

What it takes to make the best epic of the World? Well, document interestingly everything you found in your surrounding, every emotion you encounter with, every type of people and their interaction at your best; and here you go!!! Well, it is not as easy as it look. Take an example of The Mahabharata – or – Mahabharata. It is ... Read More »

Kalidas was arguably one of the most talented poet and dramatist around the world. Though he created stuffs only in Sanskrut (Sanskrit) language; his creations are famous around the world. Best known for his magnum opus अभिज्ञानशाकुन्तलम् (Abhijñānashākuntala or Abhijñānaśākuntalam); Kalidas’ creations include विक्रमोर्वशीयम् (Vikramōrvaśīyam), Mālavikāgnimitram, कुमारसम्भव (KumarSambhavam), मेघदूत (Meghadūta) and others. Due to his incredible input into Sanskrit literature ... Read More »

It may be superlative at an extent but it is said that Cricket is a religion in India. It is highest money spinner sport in India without a doubt. And this situation is not came to existence recently. Way back in the the Golden time of Doordarshan, there was an entire episode of Hindi TV Serial Nukkad dedicated to Cricket! ... Read More »

Why Mahabharat (aka Mahabharata) is the most talked about, adapted and cherished epic? Probably because it’s freshness remain intact even after centuries. The incidents mentioned in this great epic were relevant before hundreds of years and will remain the same even after many centuries. It is said that there is nothing which is not mentioned in this great epic, which ... Read More »

Episode #16 of Hindi TV Serial Bharat Ek Khoj (by Shyam Benegal) which was based on the book – Discovery Of India (by Late Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru) and was aired on DoorDarshan and now is available as a set of DVD for home viewing; explores the Classical Age. The major part of the first half of this episode gives some ... Read More »