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Rameshjeee · 05-26-09, 03:22 PM

Good old DD days

One channel after another! The TV remote control never stops. Nothing holds your interest for too long. You come across some gaudy remakes of serials that touched your heart some years back. You shun the transformation. Your mind compels you to think, "Those were the days…"

Let's take a walk down memory lane, and revisit those golden days. The days, when serials kept your entire family glued to that couch. Let's explore the world of divine Doordarshan.

Ramayan & Mahabharat

Remember how the streets suddenly went silent at 9am every Sunday? The city buzz stopped for a while. Reason? Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan and B.R Chopra's Mahabharat. These sagas were lively, and every dialogue was a lesson in itself. The battles fought on Kurukshetra felt like our own. All the mythological characters had a gratifying grace. Don't commit a mistake, i.e. don't compare the new one with this one. It's an insult.

Vikram Aur Betaal

Undoubtedly, one of the wittiest serials in the history of Indian tellyland. Arun Govil as Vikram and Sajjan as Betaal created an exceptional magic. The VFX'S though not too advanced were believable and forced us to ponder over those bold questions put up by Betaal.

Fauji

Fauji gave us King Khan. Remember watching the passionate SRK as Abhimanyu Rai. Shah Rukh had his own charm and his every dialogue oozed out patriotism. He went on to rule our hearts on the big screen!

Malgudi Days
Tana na tana na re...all the oldies and newbies used to hum this tune. Simple stories but what an impact! Just watching each episode was like visiting the rural heart of south India. R K Laxman's work brought enough tears and smiles to everyone.

Shriman Shrimati

A thought provoking serial through tongue-and-cheek humour. Situations revolved around Prema Shalini, Kekuji and Dilruba made us roll with laughter. Late Jatin Kanakia, Archana Puran Singh, Rakesh Bedi and Reema Lagoo spread the laughter riot across the nation. You can now catch the reruns on Sab at 7.30 pm.

Byomkesh Bakshi

This Bengali Sherlock Holmes was our favourite. We would all try to solve the cases with Rajit Kapur who played the nerdy, but brave detective. Every episode was a mix of Sherlock Holmes, Hercule Poirot and Father Brown stories. We still miss those lanes and gullies of Kolkata, aptly captured on TV.

Alif Laila

The series based on Arabian Nights was every kid's fantasy. Sagar brothers have always entertained us with heart warming stories. We were thrilled by those courageous adventures, weird monsters and spooky caves.

Surabhi

Yet another masterpiece from DD. India's culture was beautifully exhibited and promoted by this show. Who can forget the voice of Siddharth Kak and the sweet smile of Renuka Shahane - the hosts of the show! It was our very own Lonely Planet, taking us to the nook and corners of our motherland.

Shanti
This was before the noodle strap blouses made Mandira Bedi a star. It won't be wrong if we say whatever Mandy Babe is today is thanks to Shanti. India's first daily soap opera was a hit with everyone. Every chachi, mausi wept and smiled with Shanti.

Chitrahaar
Sunday mornings are not the same without Chitrahaar and Binaca Geet Mala. These music shows were the foundation of all countdown shows today. We all watched our old black-n-white TV sets with a certain awe and madness. These serials make us nostalgic.

And what are most of us hooked on to today? Shinchan, Splitsvilla or those endless saas-bahu serials. Do we relate to these serials? The answer is best known to us. Only if time can take us back.

Source: World of Google

05-26-09, 03:34 PM

Chitrahar and Mahabharatam were my favourites. Never missed them if I could help it.

05-26-09, 03:56 PM

Nice one..But i guess it's repost

Here (Kya din the woh !!!!.....down the memory lane) And Here (Kya din the woh !!!!.....down the memory lane - 2)

Rameshjeee · 05-26-09, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gothic_coder

Nice one..But i guess it's repost

Here (Kya din the woh !!!!.....down the memory lane) And Here (Kya din the woh !!!!.....down the memory lane - 2)

I know...I tried searching for these post but could not find it...You very well about the search feature about our forum...

05-26-09, 04:02 PM

Actually i also created one thread which was merged in that also

aashaka_gandhi · 05-26-09, 04:15 PM

aww well shrimaan shrimati they are still showing on sab tv

Punch Farce · 05-26-09, 10:08 PM

Hum Log and Nukkad were also big hits.

-F

05-26-09, 10:13 PM

Byomkesh Bakshi was my favourite. It still is. I have got a full collection of BB episodes.

I also used to watch - Malgudi days, Superhit Muqabla, Chitrahar, Mahabharat, The Sword of Tipu Sultan, Dekh bhai Dekh, Hum log, The jungle book, Ducktales, Talespin, and some more(Cannot recall at this moment).

05-27-09, 12:51 AM

Any one remembers the "Yeh jo hai Jindagi"? One of the best sitcoms on Indian TV.

07-15-09, 03:39 AM

oshin,byomkesh bakshi and surabhi these three used to keep me glued in front of the idiot box.

Punch Farce · 07-15-09, 05:03 AM

yes, old days were good, we got first black and white tv in our village
100 people used to watch oliyum oliyum each friday in our house
then after many years some hindi programs used to come like hum log etc

pshrinivasan · 07-15-09, 08:35 AM

You could also mention "Buniyaad" that had everyone engrossed !

Punch Farce · 07-15-09, 08:54 AM

yes.

07-15-09, 10:26 AM

dint watch it much but seahawks used to be another favourite of mine

Rameshjeee · 07-15-09, 10:29 AM

Seahawks followed by Hindustani...

07-15-09, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rameshjeee

Seahawks followed by Hindustani...

mungeri laal ke haseen sapne

07-15-09, 11:05 AM

waking up every morning with the song 'MILE SUR MERA TUMHARA"... is still in my memory,featuring various celebritites from all over india.

07-15-09, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oshhh

waking up every morning with the song 'MILE SUR MERA TUMHARA"... is still in my memory,featuring various celebritites from all over india.

haha as well as Sun sun sun mere munne sun, ek chidiya vande mataram and baje sargam har taraf se

07-15-09, 11:19 AM

ek chidiya anek chidiya... was my favourite cartoon in my childhood.

07-15-09, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oshhh

ek chidiya anek chidiya... was my favourite cartoon in my childhood.

YouTube - Ek chidiya

enjoy maadee

05-26-09, 03:22 PM	#1
Rameshjeee Aadhavan is Coming Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Leaving Chennai Age: 26 Posts: 3,075 Rep Power: 10	Good old DD days Good old DD days One channel after another! The TV remote control never stops. Nothing holds your interest for too long. You come across some gaudy remakes of serials that touched your heart some years back. You shun the transformation. Your mind compels you to think, "Those were the days…" Let's take a walk down memory lane, and revisit those golden days. The days, when serials kept your entire family glued to that couch. Let's explore the world of divine Doordarshan. Ramayan & Mahabharat Remember how the streets suddenly went silent at 9am every Sunday? The city buzz stopped for a while. Reason? Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan and B.R Chopra's Mahabharat. These sagas were lively, and every dialogue was a lesson in itself. The battles fought on Kurukshetra felt like our own. All the mythological characters had a gratifying grace. Don't commit a mistake, i.e. don't compare the new one with this one. It's an insult. Vikram Aur Betaal Undoubtedly, one of the wittiest serials in the history of Indian tellyland. Arun Govil as Vikram and Sajjan as Betaal created an exceptional magic. The VFX'S though not too advanced were believable and forced us to ponder over those bold questions put up by Betaal. Fauji Fauji gave us King Khan. Remember watching the passionate SRK as Abhimanyu Rai. Shah Rukh had his own charm and his every dialogue oozed out patriotism. He went on to rule our hearts on the big screen! Malgudi Days Tana na tana na re...all the oldies and newbies used to hum this tune. Simple stories but what an impact! Just watching each episode was like visiting the rural heart of south India. R K Laxman's work brought enough tears and smiles to everyone. Shriman Shrimati A thought provoking serial through tongue-and-cheek humour. Situations revolved around Prema Shalini, Kekuji and Dilruba made us roll with laughter. Late Jatin Kanakia, Archana Puran Singh, Rakesh Bedi and Reema Lagoo spread the laughter riot across the nation. You can now catch the reruns on Sab at 7.30 pm. Byomkesh Bakshi This Bengali Sherlock Holmes was our favourite. We would all try to solve the cases with Rajit Kapur who played the nerdy, but brave detective. Every episode was a mix of Sherlock Holmes, Hercule Poirot and Father Brown stories. We still miss those lanes and gullies of Kolkata, aptly captured on TV. Alif Laila The series based on Arabian Nights was every kid's fantasy. Sagar brothers have always entertained us with heart warming stories. We were thrilled by those courageous adventures, weird monsters and spooky caves. Surabhi Yet another masterpiece from DD. India's culture was beautifully exhibited and promoted by this show. Who can forget the voice of Siddharth Kak and the sweet smile of Renuka Shahane - the hosts of the show! It was our very own Lonely Planet, taking us to the nook and corners of our motherland. Shanti This was before the noodle strap blouses made Mandira Bedi a star. It won't be wrong if we say whatever Mandy Babe is today is thanks to Shanti. India's first daily soap opera was a hit with everyone. Every chachi, mausi wept and smiled with Shanti. Chitrahaar Sunday mornings are not the same without Chitrahaar and Binaca Geet Mala. These music shows were the foundation of all countdown shows today. We all watched our old black-n-white TV sets with a certain awe and madness. These serials make us nostalgic. And what are most of us hooked on to today? Shinchan, Splitsvilla or those endless saas-bahu serials. Do we relate to these serials? The answer is best known to us. Only if time can take us back. Source: World of Google

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05-26-09, 03:34 PM	#2
meetdilip Guest Posts: n/a	Chitrahar and Mahabharatam were my favourites. Never missed them if I could help it.

05-26-09, 03:56 PM	#3
gothic_coder Guest Posts: n/a	Nice one..But i guess it's repost Here (Kya din the woh !!!!.....down the memory lane) And Here (Kya din the woh !!!!.....down the memory lane - 2)

05-26-09, 04:02 PM	#5
gothic_coder Guest Posts: n/a	Actually i also created one thread which was merged in that also

05-26-09, 04:15 PM	#6
aashaka_gandhi De WatEvaa SweetHeart Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 3,046 Rep Power: 8	aww well shrimaan shrimati they are still showing on sab tv

05-26-09, 10:08 PM	#7
Punch Farce Platinum Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 3,140 Rep Power: 10	Hum Log and Nukkad were also big hits. -F

05-26-09, 10:13 PM	#8
saurav_k Guest Posts: n/a	Byomkesh Bakshi was my favourite. It still is. I have got a full collection of BB episodes. I also used to watch - Malgudi days, Superhit Muqabla, Chitrahar, Mahabharat, The Sword of Tipu Sultan, Dekh bhai Dekh, Hum log, The jungle book, Ducktales, Talespin, and some more(Cannot recall at this moment).

05-27-09, 12:51 AM	#9
18lama Guest Posts: n/a	Any one remembers the "Yeh jo hai Jindagi"? One of the best sitcoms on Indian TV.

07-15-09, 03:39 AM	#10
Pri_dm Guest Posts: n/a	oshin,byomkesh bakshi and surabhi these three used to keep me glued in front of the idiot box.

07-15-09, 05:03 AM	#11
Punch Farce Platinum Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 3,140 Rep Power: 10	yes, old days were good, we got first black and white tv in our village 100 people used to watch oliyum oliyum each friday in our house then after many years some hindi programs used to come like hum log etc

07-15-09, 08:35 AM	#12
pshrinivasan Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Mysore,Karnataka Posts: 81 Rep Power: 1	You could also mention "Buniyaad" that had everyone engrossed !

07-15-09, 08:54 AM	#13
Punch Farce Platinum Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 3,140 Rep Power: 10	yes.

07-15-09, 10:26 AM	#14
Pri_dm Guest Posts: n/a	dint watch it much but seahawks used to be another favourite of mine

07-15-09, 10:29 AM	#15
Rameshjeee Aadhavan is Coming Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Leaving Chennai Age: 26 Posts: 3,075 Rep Power: 10	Seahawks followed by Hindustani...

07-15-09, 11:05 AM	#17
oshhh Guest Posts: n/a	waking up every morning with the song 'MILE SUR MERA TUMHARA"... is still in my memory,featuring various celebritites from all over india.

07-15-09, 11:19 AM	#19
oshhh Guest Posts: n/a	ek chidiya anek chidiya... was my favourite cartoon in my childhood.

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