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This 16-episodes serial is directed by Karamjeet Singh. It is a

documentary based Programme that takes the viewer on an

exploratory journey across the length and breadth of the

Himalayas, from Arunachal Pradesh to Jammu & Kashmir.

Category :Documentary (Tour & Travel)

Language :Hindi

Producer :B.L.Tandon

episodes :16

Duration : 30 mts each

Himalaya WatchHimalaya Watch

Himalaya Watch is a series on the Himalayan mountain ranges,

its environment, forests, and culture of the hill people. Directed

by renowned film-maker and artist Sarbjeet Singh, it has

breathtaking shots of the Himalayas, with towering peaks,

rolling valleys and gurgling rivers. Each Episode highlights

different areas of the mountains, from the austere beauty of

Ladakh to the barrier peaks of Dhaulagiri, the mind-blowing flora

and fauna and the fascinating life of the hill people.

The episodes, titled 'Cultured Watch', 'Himalaya as Weather

maker', ‘Chamba Rabi Valley', 'Lahaul', 'The Valley of Parvathi',

give deep insight into each a particular area in the Himalayas, its

people, the culture, natural

beauty and the environment the

mind-blowing flora and fauna.

Category :Documentary (Environment & Ecology)

Language :English & Hindi

Producer : Sarbjeet Singh

Episodes :18


Byomkesh BakshiByomkesh Bakshi

Category :Serial (Detective)

Language :Hindi

Producer :Basu Chatterji

Episodes :32


Bymokesh Bakshi is an Indian detective series, based on a

central character of the same name. Byomkesh Bakshi is like

India’s own Sherlock Holmes. He is a quirky detective who

solves crimes along with his assistant Ajit Banerji. Bakshi is an

erudite sleuth, who has deep knowledge of Bengali Literature

and Sanskrit classics from which he quotes as he solves crimes.

The stories are woven around Kolkatta and its neighbouring

areas. Bakshi goes from being a young, single officer to a

married man and father, during the span of the series. This

riveting detective serial is adapted from popular Bengali fiction

writer, Sharadindu Bandyopadyay’s novels. He wrote 32 novels

in this detective series.

The episodes are also available

in Malayalam, Bangla and

Gujarati.

Ek Prem KathaEk Prem Katha

EkPrem Katha is a collection of love stories taken from well-

known Indian writers in different languages. Each story brings

out the rich literary culture of regional writers. The serial covers

a range of stories.

The series is directed by Basu Chatterji, a well-known Bollywood

filmmaker. He is best known for his films like Chhoti Si Baat,

Chitchor, Rajnigandha & Baton Baton Mein, all box office hits

Category :Serial

Language :Hindi

Producer : Basu Chatterjee

Episodes :26


Eminent Cartoonists of IndiaEminent Cartoonists of India

Eminent Cartoonists of India is a 9-Episodes serial cover the life

and works of renowned cartoonists of India. Some of them are

Bapu, Mario Miranda, K. Shankar Pillai better known as Shankar

and R.K. Laxman, world renowned cartoonist, illustrator and

humorist, creator of the common man character, which

represented his hopes, aspirations and troubles in the national

daily, The Times of India.

Category :Documentary (Persoanlity)

Language :English

Producer :S.B. Shankar Kumar, Sanku

Episodes :09


Baaje PayalBaaje Payal

This 56-part brilliant serial is an interview-based programme on

dance and Bollywood. each episode features a different dancer,

film producer, music director, who talks about the different

aspects of dance in films. The serial is hosted by famous actress

Asha Parekh. It looks at classical dance versus film dance and

talks to actors on the different aspects of using dance and songs

in cinema. Asha Parekh takes one actor at a time and gives a

complete perspective on the dancer’s ability to use classical

training in dance and use it to modern dance forms popular in

movies. Her interviewees include popular dancers turned actors

Meenakshi Sheshadri, Sri Devi, Kamal Hassan, Prabhu Deva.

Category :Documentary (Personality)

Language :Hindi

Producer :Asha Parekh

Episodes :56


DaawatDaawat

Daawat means an invitation to a feast or a banquet. This 30

episodes serial invites you to join the voyage of celebrating fine

dining and best taste of India. These episodes focus on the best

of Indian Cuisines covering different regions of this magnificent

and culturally diverse country.

Category :Cookery

Language :English

Producer :Sudha Kiran Sinha

Episodes :30


Forts of IndiaForts of India

This 26 -Episodes series produced by G.S. Thani and Gyandev

Singh presents captivating pictures of the various forts which

display craftsmanship by skilled artisans drawn from different

regions. One can see the glorious heritage of India and its multi-

diversity in these forts which are repositories of literature, music

and dance. These important seats of culture highlight not only

the architecture but prominent characteristics like use of

different types of stone, be it sandstone or red limestone, and

pietra dura inlay of marble.

Category :DocumentaryHistorical Places

Language :Hindi

Producer :G.S. Thani and Gyandev Singh

Episodes :26


Frame To FrameFrame To Frame

This 26 Episodes depicts the various aspects of Indian cinema.

It looks into various challenges and opportunities for the silver

screen, a mass entertainer medium that holds the imaginations

and aspirations of millions.

Category :Documentary

Language :English

Producer : Geeta Vishwanathan

Episodes :26


100 Years of Cinema

Great Masters Great Masters

“Great Masters” has been Doordarshan's much appreciated

programme series. This series is based on life and work of

eminent personalities in the field of art and culture.

The series got country wide appreciation for projecting the great

personalities and apt treatment of the subject. This biopic series

is a rare treasure trove for equally important endorsements by

other eminent personalities and encompassing distinct

contribution of each one of the artiste covered under this series.

Category :Documentary (Personality)

Language :Hindi

Producer :Gyan Seth

Episodes :8


Indian ImprintsIndian Imprints

For many centuries India enjoyed an important geo- strategic

position in the then known world. It was in this configuration

that influence of ancient Indian civilisation radiated in all the

directions. This 18 Episodes serial produced by Dr.Mohana

Krishnaswamy beautifully depicts the imprints of Indian

civilisation influence to rest of world.

Category :Doucmentary

Language :English

Producer :Dr. Mohan Krishnaswamy

Episodes :18


Indian Stage Indian Stage in Freedom Struggle

From beginning Folk, Drama, Songs has played a major

multidimensional role in the lives of people across the country.

They are a powerful means of communication acting as mirror of

society. This 12 Episodes serial basically focuses on role and

impact of various performing arts in Indian freedom struggle.


Language :English & Bangla

Producer : N. Krishnaswamy

Episodes :06


Jewels of Indian LiteratureJewels of Indian Literature

The programme is directed and written by Madhulika.This 7-part

series covers the life and works of select well-known Indian

writers, poets and essayists. The series covers a few eminent

writers in Hindi, Urdu, Bengali and other regional languages. Those

covered include: Qurantulain Haider, who won the Jnanpith Award

for her novel 'Patjhad Ki Aawaz', and became a trendsetter in Urdu

literature; Bengali writer Ashapurna Devi, who wrote novels on

gender based discrimination and social atrocities that stemmed

from superstitious practices; Chhayawadi Poet, Sumitra Nandan

Pant, who wrote Sankritised poems, plays and essays;

FiraqGorakpuri, the doyen of Urdu poetry.

Category :Doucmentary(Literature)

Language :Hindi

Producer :Madhulika

Episodes :07


KrishnakaliKrishnakali

Krishnakali is a serial based on the Hindi novel written by award-

winning Hindi magazine short-story writer and novelist, Shivani. It

is produced and directed by Amol Palekar, popular Bollywood actor

turned director. The story revolves around the life of the

protagonist Krishnakali, brought up by two prostitutes, who dwells

on her thoughts and dreams and her quest to find her roots. Played

by Bengali screen and theatre actor Anjana Basu, Krishnakali, is a

modern girl with deep respect for Indian culture and roots, is

successful professional but remains tormented in her search for

true love.

The Bengali connection in Krishnakali is very strong. The author,

Shivani who was based in Shanti Niketan in West Bengal.

Category :Serial

Language :Hindi

Producer :Amol Palekar

Episodes :18


Malgudi DaysMalgudi Days

The serial “Malgudi Days” is based on the short stories of famous

Indian Writer R.K. Narayan awarded with India's third and

second highest civilian awards the Padma Bhushan and the

Padma Vibhushan. His brother and acclaimed cartoonist R.K.

Laxman was the sketch artist of this serial.

The stories are from the books A Horse and Two Goats, Malgudi

Days, Swami and Friends and The Vendor of Sweets.Most of the

stories in the series are one episode long and presented

beautifully. Some of the episodes depict typical village life and

both aspects of life, bright and dark.

Category :Serial

Language :English

Producer :T.S. Narsimhan

Episodes :16


NatyamurtiNatyamurti

This 13-Episodes serial is based on temple dances and the

culture around them. Inspired by Nataraja - symbol of dance and

drama, and Shiva- Lord of Mudras, Bhangimas & originator of

Indian traditions. The dances are choreographed by danseuse

Yamini Krishnamurthy and are based on the writings of late Prof

M Krishnamurti. The series covers various temples of India,

such as: Chidambaram Temple- dedicated to Lord Shiva,

Thanjavur Brahadeeswara Temple.

Category : Indian Classical Dance

Language :Hindi

Producer :Yamini Krishnamurti

Episodes :13


Pride of India Pride of India

This is a short documentary style series of famous India

personalities who have contributed to the world of art & culture.

It covers all the famous personalities who have contributed to

the world of art and culture. It is based on the life and works of

personalities such as Kathak exponent Birju Maharaj, Sarod

player Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, painter Satish Gujral and danseuse

Sonal Mansingh.

The 12-part serial has been produced by Juhi Sinha, who has

made over 600 programmes in diverse genres – fiction (serials &

telefilms), docudrama, documentaries, etc. each episodecovers

one personality.


Language :English & Hindi

Producer : Juhi Sinha

Episodes :12


Rivers of IndiaRivers of India

The rivers of India has played an important role in development

of our civilisation. There significance in common life is reflected

in their symbolic presentations in its religious and traditional

practices. This 6 Episodes serial produced by Ramesh R. Kohli

beautifully depicts the various aspects and threats related to

major rivers of India.


Language :Hindi

Producer :Ramesh R. Kohli

Episodes :6


The Sculptures of IndiaThe Sculptures of India

It’s a spectacular journey that spans 80,000 kms and spread

across 5,000 years. It starts from the Indus Valley civilization

and ends in the 17th century, across the length and breadth of

India. This 26-part documentary series, The Sculptures of India,

highlights early Indian art to give a perspective on ancient

Indian philosophy as well as history. The films have been shot in

temples, museums, around the country and the world. The films

unfold the story of India’s rich culture and heritage through

sculpture and art.

Each episodegives an insight to one particular era of Indian

history. 'Roots of an Ancient Art’ gives you an understanding of

the Indus Valley Civilization at

Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa as

also at Kalibagan and Dholavira.


Language :English

Producer :Benoy K Behl

Episodes :26


Turning PointTurning Point

Program strongly focus on science and technology, realising that

it is a key element of total development . India is among the

topmost countries in the world in the field of scientific research,

positioned as one of the top five nations in the field of space

exploration.

"Science is the key of inventions” is the theme of this TV show

series, is well presented by eminent film personalities

Naseeruddin Shah, Kabir Bedi and Mahesh Bhatt. It is one show

of its kind in Doordarshan which brought several young minds

got interested into science and technology.

Each episode elaborated on major scientific issues of the

contemporary period. Topics

are selected by their relevance

to the betterment of the Indian

society and public popularity.

Category :Science & Technology

Language :English

Producer :Dr. M.M. Chaudhri

Episodes :108


Wild AdventureWild Adventurewith Bedi Brothers

This series records wildlife using a hot air balloon. The Bedi

brothers, Naresh and Rajesh, are well known wildlife

photographers and travel all over the sub-continent to show how

wildlife affects the environment and the local population. The

series combines the adventures of ballooning with the art of

wildlife film making. In the series, the Bedi Brothers spanned the

length and breadth of the sub-continent, covering an entire

array of wildlife, nature and the impact of humans on the

environment. The series was shot with a large crew with intense

support from government of India and forest department.

Category :Wildlife

Language :Hindi

Producer :Bedi Brothers, Naresh Bedi

Episodes :13


YatraYatra

"Yatra" is a series based on various religious places, the

mythological anecdotes associated with major temples and

pilgrimages countrywide. Each episodedepicts important places

related to mythological characters or other religious

personalities. How Lord Shiva settled down at Banaras, the

jyotirlingas, Harminder saheb, Naded etc. Its a long series of 145

episodes and covers almost every religious place with devotional

fervour. The places covered under the series include Birla

Mandir, Ajmer, Morjai temple of Goa, Ayappa temple of

Sabrimala, Mangladevi temple of Manglore, Kamakhya of Assam,

Dakshineshwar temple Kolkata, Amarnath, Mahamaya, Shirdi,

Mumba Devi temple of Mumbai,

and Jagannath Puri etc.Category :Tour & Travel

Language :Hindi

Producer :Deepti Bhatnagar

Episodes :145


Zaban-E-IshqZaban-E-Ishq

"Zaban-E-Ishq" is fourteen episodes series based on life and

work of eminent Urdu poets. Each biopic projects the life and

nuances of the poetry one poet. The series is directed by noted

film director Muzaffar Ali of Umrao jaan fame. The format of the

series is docudrama. Among the great Urdu poets covered in the

series are Dagh Dehlvi, Momin, Quli Qutub Shah, Makhdoom

Moinuddin, Nazir Akbarabadi, Kaifi Azmi, Faiz, Firaq Gorakhpuri,

Mohammad Iqbal, Muthaai, Zauq, Anees and Ghalib.


Language :Urdu

Producer : Muzaffar Ali

Episodes :13


JugalbandiJugalbandi

This series is a 13-Episodes unique Indian classical music

programme in which the artistes and ragas they perform were

chosen by none other than the legendary Ustad Vilayat Khan,

who also introduces each programme. He also recounts

interesting musical anecdotes between the concerts.

Category :Music

Language :Hindi

Producer :Gyan Seth

Episodes :13


GoraGora

Gora is based on a novel by Nobel laureate Rabindranath

Tagore.Gora is a complex epic novel written at the turn of the

20th century. It is a love story laced with complex subplots. The

characters engage in intricate debates, reflections and

arguments.

The ideas that Tagore addresses are all the issues that were

fermenting in India in the late 1800s and early 1900s: the

exclusion of women from the main ranks of society and culture;

religious rituals and practices that appeared to some as

primitive; the caste system; India's place in a political world;

religious ideas opposed to Hinduism; Indian identity.

Category :Drama

Language :Hindi

Producer : Somnath Sen/Gargi Sen

Episodes :26


Ek Tha Rusty –Season IIEk Tha Rusty –Season II

Ek Tha Rusty Season II, is an adaptation of Anglo-Indian wrtier Ruskin

Bond’s popular series, Rusty. The stories area bout an 11 year old

Anglo Indian boy called Rusty, who grows up in Dehradun in British

India and then goes to study in London. In Season II of this series,

Rusty is almost 30, has returned from England and is a struggling

writer. Rusty now lives in Mulberry Cottage in Mussourie, which is also

Rukin Bond’s home town. Three stories from Rusty,‘Sensualist’, ‘Time

Stops at Shamli’ & ‘Shooting at MangoTop’ have been adapted in this

series.

Ek Tha Rusty is a light-hearted story, set in 1960s, is a take on human

relationships and bitter-sweet experiences of the people in the small

hill station of Mussoorie. Ek Tha Rusty – Season II is full of twists and

turns, murder, mystery, love and

more.Category :Drama

Language :Hindi

Producer :Subhdarshini Singh

Episodes :52


Ghanteshwar PrasadGhanteshwar Prasad

Ghanteshwar Prasad Ghantewala is a comedy serial in which the main

character is a halwai (a sweet seller), who loves hearing praises of

himself. Ghanteshwar Prasad, is surrounded by a bunch of sycophants,

who lavish praise on him just for some free sweet and snacks that he

distributes to people who praise him. The height of sycophancy is

Ghantewala Times, which carries incidents praising the sweet seller.

The episodes also capture his personal life, with funny incidences in his

family.

It’s an entertaining sitcom with Sudhir Pandey playing the lead,

staged in a Halwai Ki Dukaan. Sudhir Pandey is a veteran TV actor and

has featured in several top serials like Hum Log& Buniyaad.There are

72 episodes of 30 minutes each, available in Hindi.

Category :Drama

Language :Hindi

Producer : LV Shahdeo

Episodes :72


VartamaanVartamaan

This is fun and entertaining animated series in Hindi for children. This

is one of the first animation series made in India. Each episode gives a

moral message in a simplified manner so that it can be understood by

children. It uses a humanoid depiction of emotions and thoughts in

which there is hero named Varatmaan, who represents the present

tense without worrying about the past or the future. The villain is

Sankat, who represents all human weaknesses like greed, envy,

jealousy ego, etc. The hero, Vartamaan defeats the sinful deeds of the

villain Sankat despite all the hurdles like anxiety, fear, etc. There are

26episodes of 20 minutes each, available in Hindi. The series is

directed by Bhim Sen, a well-known director.


Language :Hindi

Producer :Bhim Sen

Episodes :26


Heads & TailsHeads & Tails

This is a hard-hitting series on the environment, flora and fauna,

hosted by India’s most prominent animal activist and now Union

Minister Maneka Gandhi. Each episode covers a range of environment

issues and problems related to animal rights. A strong advocate for

animal welfare, Ms Gandhi highlights cruelty against animals in the

name of religious beliefs, superstitions, and objects of food and other

products of human consumption. It also highlights the work done by

NGOs and other groups to rescue animals and create shelters for them.

The series was so popular that it had a huge fan mail Also, many laws

were changed after these episodes brought out the cruelty to animals,

like the use of animals to test cosmetics was banned after it was

highlighted in this series.


Language :English

Producer : Amar Sharma; Ambika Shukla

Episodes :52


GitanjaliGitanjaliTagore’s Songs in Hindi

Gitanjali is a tribute to Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore.

Tagore’s songs, known as Rabindro Sangeeta in Bengali, have

been translated in Hindi and sung by famous artistes as tribute to

the poet. These songs were originally written and composed by

Tagore. They are very popular in eastern India and are sung by

people every day. The compositions are mostly based on

Hindustani classical music and Bengali folk music. Each

episodecovers three to four songs rendered by different famous

artists like Anup Jalota, Anuradha Paudwal, Kavtha

Krishnamurthi.

It has been directed by Alo Kundu .

Category :Music

Language :Hindi

Producer :Alo Kundu

Episodes :32


Mullah NasruddinMullah Nasruddin

Mullah Nasruddin is collection of humorous short stories from the

Middle East, involving a common village man who saves his fellow

villagers from the tyranny of the rulers. He is a satirical character, who

resolves problems in the village with his wit and wisdom. Nasruddin

stories are very popular in several Persian, Arabic & Urdu speaking

countries. Mullah Nasruddin is a 14 century Birbal of sorts, who pops

up everywhere with his faithful donkey Fidhu.

Each episode is a story and it has a moral and the story is told in a

comical manner. The story narration in every episode is by the

legendary actor Zohra Seghal.

Category :Drama

Language :Hindi

Producer :Amal Allana

Episodes :13


Ved Vyas ke PoteVed Vyas ke Pote

Ved Vyas ke Pote is very interesting TV drama series of ten

episodes which depicts the life of a family who are supposed to

be descendents of Great Maharishi Ved Vyas the author of

“MAHABHARAT”.

The story incorporates many twists in whole drama relating

copyright issue of the book “MAHABHARAT” and having breath

taking end with a very competitive debate in court.

Category :Drama

Language :Hindi

Producer :Lalit Behl

Episodes :10


Living on the EdgeLiving on the Edge

It is a comprehensive environment programme, which brings in

depth reporting on the state of India’s environment from

analysis of things gone wrong to assessment of eco-friendly

technologies to appraisal of successful conversation efforts in

India and abroad. Living on the Edge attempt to simplify complex

environmental problems & their effect on everyday’s life.


Language :English

Producer :Niret Alva

Episodes :81


Looking beyond Looking beyond with hugh and collengantzer

It is a documentary on travel and tourism by the veteran travel

writers Hugh & collengantzer. This programme takes us to

tourist places in all over india like Goa, Pachmarhi, Chitrakoot

Digha, Bijapur, Alleppey, Mahabalipuram, Ahmedpur mandvi,

Shillong, Dudhwa national park are some of them.


Language :Hindi

Producer :Hugh & collengantzer.

Episodes :24


Aasha Ki AurAasha Ki Aur

Asha ki Aur programme is its own kind of unique programme

which inspire and motivate disabled and poor people to live their

life happily.

Programme identify such institutes, social groups, self help

group and peoples who are helping such needy persons by

providing them necessary help and job to live their life proudly.


Language :Hindi

Producer :Satya Gil

Episodes :10


The Great SwanThe Great Swan

Great Swan is a eye catching programme which elaborates

religious aspects in both ways scientific as well as faithful

worship of God. Episodes also incorporate importance of

meditation, views of many devotees and different appearances

of god.


Language :English

Producer :Rajiv Mehrotra

Episodes :10


The AwakeningThe Awakening

The awakening is a documentary series inspired by famous

Russian writer Leo Tolstoy’s novel, ‘The resurrection’. Directed

by Kalpana Lajmi, programme highlights Assam’s role in the

Indian freedom moment. Famous musician Bhupen Hazarika has

given music in this programme. Programme also emphasizes

North East and Assam’s positive contribution towards India’s

struggle for independence.

Category :Drama

Language :English

Producer :Bhupen Hazarika/ Kalpana Lajmi

Episodes :13


SamparkSampark

Sampark is a woman’s magazine programme which concerns

those ordinary woman who have done some extraordinary work.

The programme focusses day to day struggle of women as they

were only expected to fulfil certain roles in life. Famous actress

Hema Malini is the host of this programme and also done

research for the programme.


Language :Hindi

Producer :Bani Ghosh

Episodes :18


A Tryst A Tryst with the people of India

"Tryst with the people of India" is a travelogue series produced

and directed by the noted film director Saeed Mirza,for

Doordarshan. The series was produced in 1997 when India

celebrated fifty years of independence. In this sixteen Episodes

series Saeed Mirza along with his crew travels to entire length

and breadth of the country, and comes across various people

including commoners to feel the pulse of the nation and to assess

whether the fruits of independence have reached to the people

of the country. Saeed Mirza has given a unique touch to each

episodes. The series is still remembered for beautiful treatment

given to the subject by the veteran director.


Language :Hindi

Producer :Saeed Akhtar Mirza

Episodes :16


Aarsi Social WatchAarsi Social Watch

Aarsi social watch is a documentary series focusing on social

awareness. Directed by Rami Chhabra, this TV series highlighted

the menace of problemsfrom different parts of the country. This

series focuses on some wittiness of our society, showed those

concerned citizens who have taken social action & made a

difference to bring social awareness. Lyrics & composition in this

documentary series is given by Piyush Mishra.


Language :Hindi/English

Producer :Rami Chhabra

Episodes :12


Glimpses of the misty eastGlimpses of the misty east

This is a documentary on northeast, shows different states of

north east and it was directed by well known film maker from

Assam, Bhupen Hazarika. This programme, showcases the

famous kaziranga national park, abode of mother goddess

kamakhya, which is a symbol of Shakti and the famous assamese

bihu dance and many more from northeast.


Language :English

Producer :Bhupen Hazarika

Episodes :18


The Soul of IndiaThe Soul of India

The soul of India is an interview based documentary series on

Indian Classical Music narrated by well-known Sitar maestro

Ustad Vilayat Khan. It is a unique programme in which the Sitar

legend Ustad Vilayat Khan chats about various aspects of music.

Programme also shows other music maestros like Ustad Ghulam

Mustafa Khan, Shubha Mudgal, Talat Aziz, Pandit Rajan Sajan

Mishra and many others.


Language :Hindi

Producer :Ramesh R. Kohli

Episodes :13


Aur Ek KahaniAur Ek Kahani

Based on short stories, directed by Ms. Manju Singh, a popular

television producer, ‘Aur Ek Kahani’ received awards in 7

categories at the Hero Honda ITA Awards.

Category :Serial

Language :Hindi

Producer :Usha Dixit, Manju Singh, Gautam Singh

Episodes :4


Flora and Fauna of IndiaFlora and Fauna of India

This 6-Episodes serial Showcases India’s wide variety of flora

and fauna, like the diverse cultures and religions in India. Indian

subcontinent’s flora and fauna is an eye candy for it’s nature

lovers. Here, in this programme, we will see the rich biodiversity

in our country.


Language :English

Producer : Diptendu Dey

Episodes :06


Tribal Games of IndiaTribal Games of India

Tribal games of India is a documentary series written and

presented by famous journalist Narottam Puri. This TV series

focuses on Indian Tribal people’s various games which makes up

around 8.6% of Indian population. Tribal people games are not

just a mere entertainment for them but it is the part of their

routine life.


Language :Hindi

Producer :Dr. Narottam PuriManjeet Singh

Episodes :06


Earth MattersEarth Matters

This 52 Episodes serial “Earth Matters” has been produced and

anchored by Green Oscar award winner Mike H Pandey. It looks

into different aspects of the relationships- human, nature and

environment, the areas of deep concern for lasting and

sustainable progress. This very popular wildlife and

environment series helps to create awareness about

conservation and preservation of endangered plants and

animals and provides information on the need to safeguard

against pollutants that affect our health and life.

Category :DocumentaryScience & Technology

Language :Hindi

Producer :Mike H. Pandey

Episodes :52


PitaPita

“PITA” is a film based on the famous play “The Father”(1887) penned

by renowned Swedish writer August Straindberg , also considered as

father of Swedish literature. Hindi adaptation of this film is done by

Mahesh Elkunchwar, and equally established name identified with

parallel cinema in India. The film is directed by Govind Nihalani, a

doyen of parallel cinema in India.

The story of 'PITA' revolves around Captain Adolph, an officer of

Cavalry his wife Laura and daughter Bertha. The issue is the right of a

father on kids as per prevailing law. A determined mother Laura finds

her way to oppose injustice.

Direction - Govind Nihalani, Music – Vanraj Bhatia, Year –1991, Cast –

Irfan, Deena Pathak, Satya Dev Dubey, Vimal Bhagat, Sumitra Bhagat,

Ganesh Yadav and Kishor Kadam.

Category : Tele Film

Language : Hindi

Producer : Govind Nihalani

Total Duration : 2 hrs 10 mts

KhamoshiKhamoshi

Khamoshi is a satire on modern man's materialistic ambition. The

story is woven round a middleclass family. It takes a dramatic turn

when an advocate approaches the family with an offer of ten lakhs

of rupees bequeathed in favour of the 'Bahu', the daughter-in-law,

by his young client, who is no more. Everybody is taken aback by

the revelation of the dead man's love for her. Whether or not to

accept it is tearing apart everyone in the family. The story reaches

its climax when the offer is eventually accepted by the family. By

then the daughter-in-law is no more.


Language : Hindi

Producer : Shahid Waheed Khan

Total Duration : 1 hr 11 mts

Teerth YatraTeerth Yatra

Teerth Yatra is a man's journey into his own life. Jagat Murari is a

senior executive. He has reached his position the hard way.

Throughout his life he had been ruthless in pursuit of his goal of

self-promotion. But just when he thinks that he has really carved a

niche for himself, he is thrown out because another person has

proved to be more than a match to him. This shocks him. With this

shock follow a series of incidents which provoke him to proceed on a

pilgrimage which finally culminates in a journey of his own life.


Language : Hindi

Producer : Bansi Kaul

Total Duration : 1 hr

Thoda sa Romani Ho JayenThoda sa Romani Ho Jayen

A romantic comedy treated as a musical. It is the story of a small town

and its people and also that of a family whose head has a liberal

attitude towards his children that sets him apart from all other men in

the town. The members of the family have personal problems and the

region is experiencing a serve drought. At this point, an outsider enters

who boasts of solving any problem – he even claims he can create rain.

He raises the morale of the people and helps them fulfil their dreams

and hopes. Happily, the town is blessed by rains.

Category : Feature Film

Language : Hindi

Producer : Amol Palekar

Total Duration : 2 hrs

SadgatiSadgati

Award in the national film festival of india (1981), Sadgati is based on a

story written by munshi premchand, one of the greatest Indian

novelists.

Dukhi, an Untouchable, asks Ghasiram, a Brahmin, a favour could the

Brahmin fix an auspicious date for his daughter's marriage?

The Brahmin agrees and in return makes Dukhi slave over household

chores and himself retires for a siesta. While chopping wood Dukhi,

weak after an attack of fever, dies. The corpse lies close to the road

used by Brahmins to go to the village well. The untouchables shun it for

fear of police investigation. Ghasiram ties a noose around its ankle,

slides it out of the city limits and sprinkles holy water on the spot to

cleanse it of the untouchable touch.


Language : Hindi

Producer : Satyajit Ray

Total Duration : 50mts

DaddyDaddy

A renowned singer's teenaged daughter, born out of extra-marital

affair and considered a course by him, discovers her lost father who

had been driven by frustration to become an alcoholic. Despite

opposition from her close relatives, she helps him regain confidence to

rehabilitate himself as a singer.


Language : Hindi

Producer : Mahesh Bhatt

Total Duration : 2 hrs

Abhi NahinAbhi Nahin

It's an unusual love story of a lower middle class girl who inspires a

young man to become self-employed.

By consistently refusing his proposal to marry, she persuades him

to learn the Holy Quran, become a graduate and get a job. Finally

she decides to marry him only after they have set up a drycleaning

shop of their own.


Language : Hindi

Producer : Chaman Bagga

Total Duration : 56 mts

TitliTitli

Based on Anton Chekov's short story “The Grasshopper”.

A dedicated and devoted doctor's professional commitment

impresses a girl who marries him. On a holiday she develops extra-

marital relations with an artiste and is obsessed with him. The

doctor immerses himself in his work in order to forget his wife's

infidelity. When she returns, it is too late as he contracts a highly

contagious and terminal disease .while treating a patient


Language : Hindi

Producer : Saba Zaidi

Total Duration : 1 hr 40 mts

InterviewInterview

A telefilm by Ved Sinha. Interview is the story of our times.

Chandrahas a young film maker, full of artificialities connected with

the trade wants to have a good time with Meenakshi. Chandrahas

and Meenakshi are fond of each other and their friendship borders

around romance. Chandrahas invites Meenakshi to spend a day with

him in five star hotel where he is staying. Reluctantly Meenakshi

agrees to meet him but the romance slowly gets sour as Meenakshi

starts seeing through the falsehood of Chandrahas's character. In a

peculiar circumstance, Chandrahas forces Meenakshi to pose as

Journalist which actually turns out to be a real interview.

Meenakshi exposes Chandrahas and walks out.


Language : Hindi

Producer : Ved Sinha

Total Duration : 29 mts

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