Childhood memories are some of our most precious memories we possess. People like our parents and grandparents played a pivotal role in the creation of those memories. But I am not talking about our grand parents here instead a 17inch square box which is known as television generally called as TV. Our B&W 17 inch TV came to our house in 1988 not to mention I was too young to properly utter the name of that box. I am talking about the serials, the programs, the ads, the Government promotional ads and the only 'shudh swadeshi' channel Doordarshan. I am going to rejuvenate those days and memories here in this write up. The one and only daily entertainment dose of every Indian.
Lets check out some goods and bads of Doordarshan and our memory power. Do you remember the ad 'Ek Chidiya, anek chidiyaan..'? Do you get a glimpse of 'Mungerilal' if ever day dreaming? If yes (or even the answer is no) lets go for a down memory ride.
Ramayan and Mahabharat - Doordarshan without Ramayan and Mahabharat- impossible? Literally there was Curfew like situation on Sunday mornings when these two epics used to be telecasted. Arun Govil (Ram), Mukesh Khanna (Bhisma), Punit issar (duryodhan), Rupa Ganguli (Draupadi) , Dipilka(Sita) etc. litterally became the idol for us. These two serials created mass histeria for TV selling. I remember my grand mother used to do pooja of TV before starting of these serials. Harish Bhimanis voice as 'main samay hoon' do you remember??
Rangoli- Countless Sunday mornings started with Rangoli. I remember it used to be the driving force to get up early by 7am and switch on the TV.
Circus -Shahrukh khan todays' King Khan did this serial with Renuka Shahane. Can not forgte his spec frame.
Chitrahaar - Evey Wednesday and Friday at 8'0 clock night.
Fauji- First serial of SRK which made him quite popular on TV.
Mrignayani - the story was- a king attracted by beauty of a girl, Pallavi Joshi as lead actress.
Fatichar - Pankaj Kapur as fatichar, leaving in huge govt. water pipes. It was humorous light comedy serial.
Bharat ek khoj-Based on Pt. Jawaharlal Nehrus book Discovery of India, directed by Shyam Benegal. Not able to recall much of the episodes.....
Surbhi - How can i even think of not mentioning it?Ffirst interesting and entertaining information sharing programme. Renuka Sahane was introduced in surbhi. Sidhdharth Kak and Renuka both did spendin job in hosting this programme. This programme created question and answer contest first time on TV. I remember the lucky draw used to take place for winners. :) Sent answers many a times but never ever could know whether it reached Andheri, Mumbai or not.
Mungerilal Ke Haseen Sapne - Cant forget talented Raghuvir Yaadav as Mungherilal who used to see dreams of a person whichever attracts him. I wish i could see the episodes again.
Lets recall some video songs and promos
Mile sur mera tumhara, to sur bane hamara- needs no explanation.
Baje Sargam - Pt. Bhimsen Joshi being the best
Purav se Surya Uga phiala Ujiala - Rashrtiya Saskshrata Mission
Sun sun mere nanhe sun- a video directed by subhash ghai at time of 1992 riots. It had Jackie shroff, Rajnikanth, chiranjeevi and bunch of starts popular at that time.
Do you remember 'Rookavat ke liye khed hai'how often it used to pop up in the screen?
And the same old news reader's faces at 8.30 pm used to be the most unwanted part of the day which atleast i never ever liked. But now i realise how important that happened to be being the only source of audio visual news medium.
Thank you Doordarshan for being so magnanimous that even after Star plus and Zee TV mainly the worthless serials like 'sawambar series' you still give us all the programs which does not make you much popular in cites but definitely you are the one and only most popular channel till date in India as India is found in village and so is Doordarshan. Hats Off.....long live Doordarshan. You still stand out...............
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