90’s kids (or 80’s ones, for that matter), here is a reason to rejoice! Doordarshan seems to be on a major nostalgia spree. Word has it that the pub-caster plans to bring back iconic TV shows from its archives. It is currently in search of sponsors for the reruns.
Here’s a list of five such shows that could soon return on the channel. Sit back and let DD take you back in time:
Malgudi Days
Ta na na tana nana na ~ Who can forget that opening tune for this classic episodic TV show that changed the face of Indian television then? Based on RK Narayan’s popular novel, it followed the lives of the ordinary folk living in the fictitious town of Malgudi. Malgudi itself might be imaginary but for many growing up then, it was larger than life.
Fauji
Yes, that show in which the King Khan of Bollywood debuted. But that was hardly the reason why Fauji was so popular then. It was the thrilling account of a commando trained under the Indian Army and all his exploits. Fun fact: did you know SRK’s character Abhimanyu Rai was based on a real life fauji?
Wagle Ki Duniya
Move over Mard Ka Dard, cause the original male-centric show that managed to catch the nerve of the 30-something middle-class man is coming back on TV. The show followed the life of a shy clerk by the name of Srinivas Wagle. Oh, and did we mention that Shah Rukh Khan was also part of this show?
Circus
For the 90s-born nostalgia lovers, the name of the show itself is reason enough to re-watch it again on DD. After all, the show enjoyed a cult following in its time. For the rest, well, Shah Rukh Khan is the lead! What else do you need to tune in?
Hum Log
This show is often touted as the first-ever soap opera on Indian television. (No. For all you Ekta Kapoor fans, Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki was not the first drama series in India!)
Inspired by a Mexican show of similar nature, Hum Log, which is 156 episodes long, tackled family planning, caste harmony, empowerment of women, national integration, and much else. Now isn’t that something progressive to look forward to in today’s Indian television where vampires, snakes, and houseflies, etc. rule content?
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