Madraswallah Podcast (Hindi) Arjun Narayanan
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- TV & Film
The Madraswallah podcast is an ode to a time when time itself didn't hurry up. From memories of that Doordarshan classic to the rush for a matinee show in a single-screen theatre, you will discover all of that and more. चलिए, अप्पको ले चलता हूँ फिर से उस रविवार की फुर्सत में जब वक़्त जल्दी नहीं करता था
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Of Pride and Prejudice in Trishna
In 1985, Doordarshan did a desi adaptation of Jane Austen's classic Pride and Prejudice, which was directed by Meena Vaishnavi. I discuss this little known gem of Indian television with my friend and Austen fan Ranjitha where we compare this DD adaptation by Kamna Chandra with other film and television adaptations.
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Discovery of India: A Hindi Podcast on Bharat EK Khoj
The year 1988-89 marked the centenary of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and the occasion was celebrated with the airing of Shyam Benegal's Bharat Ek Khoj on Doordarshan. This podcast brings you details about the making of this classic of Indian television.
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Cultural kaleidoscope of Surabhi
For over 11 years, Surabhi brought to the masses the story of India and its rich heritage in a way seldom on Indian television. Every Sunday Siddharth Kak and Renuka Shahane entered the drawing rooms of millions of Indians, as they showcased stories of India's incredible culture.
Siddharth Kak goes back in time as he shares the beginning of Surabhi, the flood of postcards from readers, some enthralling moments from the rich showcase and what it takes to make a Surabhi again. -
Ram, Ramayan and Cinema
Ram Katha has been revealed over millennia through multiple art forms. In the 20th century, when cinema emerged as a global art form, Ramayan became a story that filmmakers turned to time and again. This podcast brings to you some interesting attempts to capture the essence of Ramayan on the silver screen in Hindi cinema
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Hum Log: A Soap opera is Born -A Hindi podcast
Hum Log was India's first television soap opera and set the tone for home entertainment for the decades to come. This podcast is a tribute to the genius of P Kumar Vasudev, Manohar Shyam Joshi and the wonderful artistes who made Hum Log a reality for us.
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The Common Man in Wagle ki Duniya (1988) - Hindi Podcast
Kundan Shah's Wagle Ki Duniya became an instant classic when it was aired in 1988 with its appeal that cut across social strata. Based on RK Laxman's Common Man, it was conceptualized by the cartoonist himself. This episode takes down the lane to meet Srinivas Wagle and his family.