Category Archives: History

Dharti Ka Veer Yodha Prithviraj Chauhan on Star Plus

Posted on December 13, 2007 by ashish

Prithviraj Chauhan is a well remembered figure in Indian history. The most common stories around his revolve around these concepts: – He was most likely the last Hindu king of Delhi, and after him, the Sultans took over – He … 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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Chanakya: A great serial on Doordarshan

Posted on September 9, 2007 by ashish

In the midst of so many serials about troubles within the family, about the serials that explore the relationship between a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law (saas bahu) and the constant problems between them, one sometimes get a wish (driven by nostalgia) … Continue reading →

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Ravan: The serial with a difference

Posted on August 19, 2007 by ashish

There is a serial on Zee, which can be truly called a serial with a difference. There have been a number of serials on air to do with mythology, with most of them being loud, very flashy costumes, big dialogues, … Continue reading →

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