There are no doubts about the fact that COVID-19 lockdown has made a lot of unexpected happen in the last few days. One of the most unexpected of all was the news that the re-telecast of the 80s-90s show has made DD National one of the most viewed channels in India. The shocking fact is that before the shows of 80s-90s were re-telecast on this channel, DD National was not even in the list of top 10 most viewed channels.
The two most popular shows aired on this channel are “The Ramayan and “The Mahabharat”. Our readers would be thrilled to know that these two shows have become most viewed TV shows during the lockdown.
DD has become one of the most viewed TV channel in India
When we trace back the good old days, there was a time when the only channel which was broadcasted on television was Doordarshan. However, as time passed, the number of people viewing this channel slowly started to decrease every day.
However, things have changed since the day our country has been under lockdown. Do you know how? Well, the Doordarshan has started to broadcast its most famous shows of all time- “The Ramayan” and “The Mahabharat”.
Shashi Shekhar Vempati, the head of DD’s parent Prasar Bharti said;
“A Big Thank You to all the viewers of Doordarshan – per @BARCIndia the most viewed channel during week 13 is @DDNational across India. With your support, Public Broadcaster has helped India Stay Home, Stay Safe as we fight back #COVID-19 pandemic.”
Which shows are now being aired on DD National
There are many shows such as The Ramayan, The Mahabharat, Shaktiman, Saans and many others which have been aired on television again on demand of people. Below-mentioned are some of the best picks from the Doordarshan channel which you can watch with your family and have a great time with them.
The Ramayan
The first pick from DD National is “The Ramayan”. This show was first aired on this channel on 25 January 1987 and it continued till 31 July 1988. The show narrates the very famous Hindu mythological tale of Lord Rama, the prince of Ayodhya and his struggle to bring back Sita Ma from the clutches of the evil Raavan. If you are finding it hard to pass your time during this quarantine period, then you should start watching this show again and have a great time at home.
The Mahabharat
Another best show from the 80s-90s to watch on the Doordarshan channel is “The Mahabharat”. The first episode of this show was first broadcasted on DD Nation on 2 October 1988 and in total it had 94 episodes. The show outlines the story of a dynamic struggle and war between Kauravas and Pandavas. If you have an interest in such mythological shows, then this 21-days lockdown is probably the best time to watch this show on DD National.
Shaktiman
There were no batman and superman movies in the 80s and 90s. The only superman Indian children knew of was Shaktiman. This show is one of the most loved shows of Indian television history. Every single episode of this Shaktiman had a hidden moral message for its viewers. If you have missed this show before, then you can watch the same again on DD national these days.
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