Category Archives: Doordarshan

Doordarshan Nostalgia: Nukkad

Posted on October 21, 2007 by ashish

There are times when you get reminded of serials that one watched a long time ago, at a time when Doordarshan was the only channel in town and the only entertainment that you got on TV were the serials and … Continue reading →

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Doordarshan Nostalgia: Surabhi

Posted on September 28, 2007 by ashish

This is more like nostalgia for people of my generation, given that a number of today’s youngsters would not remember this excellent cultural program called Surabhi; but it was more than just a simple cultural program. The serial attempted to … Continue reading →

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Shanti: The serial that launched Mandira Bedi

Posted on September 15, 2007 by ashish

Nowadays Mandira Bedi is on a roll, having made a mark in the area of television commentary on cricket, something that no other lady in cricket has managed to do. You can imagine the reaction of cricket purists when they … Continue reading →

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Doordarshan nostalgia: Dekh Bhai Dekh

Posted on September 13, 2007 by ashish

Hindi comedy serials are a very rare set. If you neglect the current set of stand-up comedies such as Comedy Circus, Laughter Challenge, etc, then in the past, there have been very few, and specially ones that can make you … Continue reading →

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