Kalpana is an Indian television series of DD National channel, based on the story of a girl who supports her family, especially her drunkard father through her talent of singing. The series airs every Monday at 9pm IST. Besides, the series is noted as one of the popular television shows of Doordarshan network, and has received 4.22 TVR rating from its third episode.
Ehsaas - Kahani Ek Ghar Ki is a Hindi serial that was launched on DD National channel in India, and currently airs on TV Asia channel in USA. It is the story of people who don’t believe in only “ life, but also feeling” the life.
The Sword of Tipu Sultan was an Indian historical drama that was first broadcast on the DD National in 1990. Based on a novel by Bhagwan Gidwani, this drama was a portrayal of the life and times of Tipu Sultan, the famous ruler of Mysore.
The drama faced lot of controversies that included a major fire accident that happened on the sets in 1990; the fire, which took place in Mysore, burnt down a major portion of the Premier Studios where the drama was being shot and claimed 62 lives.
The series was widely praised for its authenticity, casting and grandeur.
Yeh Zindagi Hai Gulshan is an Indian television drama series, which premiered on DD National on February 26, 2012. The series focuses on the concept of empowerment of women in muslim society. The series originally aired every once a week on Sunday but was converted to bi-weekly show due to popularity. The series is produced by Suhaib Ilyasi, director and the host of India's Most Wanted.
Hum Log was Indian television's first soap opera. It began telecast on Doordarshan, India's national network on July 7, 1984, then the only television channel of India, and it quickly became immensely popular. Indian audiences loved the show and the characters became legendary and a common topic of discussion. Hum Log is the story of an Indian middle-class family of the 1980s and their daily struggles and aspirations.
The idea of the TV series came to then Information and Broadcasting Minister, Vasant Sathe, after a Mexican trip in 1982, and soon the idea for Hum Log was developed in collaboration with writer Manohar Shyam Joshi, who scripted the series, and filmmaker, P. Kumar Vasudev, who went on direct the series. The title score was composed by music director Anil Biswas.
Om Namah Shivay is an Indian television series portraying Hindu Puranic writings and featuring the divinity Shiva, as well as other gods and demigods.
The series is presumably named after the mantra Aum Namah Shivaya. It "depicts the spirituality, divinity and the moving power with which Lord Shiva governs the destiny of the universe."
Piya Ka Aangan is a drama series based on the story of Shlok and Swati falling in love. Swati was initially married to Shlok's elder brother Sameer, who was killed by the main antagonist Vicky Bajaj. Due to circumstances Shlok had to marry Swati without her consent to save her from Vicky Bajaj. The story deals with how they fall in love with each other and how they face their families. The series premiered on February 16, 2009 & airs every Monday - Friday at 12pm noon IST.
Shanti - Ek Aurat Ki Kahani is an Indian television series that aired on DD National in 1994, and was later shown on Indian television channel STAR Plus. The series stars Mandira Bedi as Shanti in the main lead. The show is one of the first Indian television drama series, has received a considerable cult status and is considered a classic.
Dustoor is an Indian television drama-series that was directed by Gurbir Singh Grewal of Neem ka Ped fame. The series was written by Dr.F.S.Shirani. Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki fame Tv actressSakshi Tanwar started her career from this serial.
Dastoor first aired in 1996 on the Indian state television channel DD National, which is owned and operated by Doordarshan network.
Kahkashan is an Indian television series about six great masters of modern Urdu and Islamic poetry: Hasrat Mohani, Jigar Moradabadi, Josh Malihabadi, Majaz Lucknawi, Firaq Gorakhpuri, and Makhdoom Mohiuddin. The serial was produced, researched and scripted by Ali Sardar Jafri and directed by Jalal Agha and telecast in 1991- 1992. Music was scored by Jagjit Singh, the famous ghazal singer of India. The series was also shown on TV Asia channel USA in 2006.
Indradhanush was an Indian children's television series, a mixture of Sci-Fiction and Fantasy, aired on DD National channel. The series aired on every Sundays, and was produced and directed by Anand Mahendra.
Kuch Reh Jeewiyal Pall is a popular Indian drama-series aired on DD National, which was later dubbed in Sindhi. It is proved to be a very popular drama amongst Sindhi speaking audience worldwide.It make records of popularity and TRPs in Pakistan,which were broken by Kyunki saas bhi kabhi bahu thi, Kahaani ghar ghar ki,Kasauti zindagi ki,Kahin to hoga, Kaun banega crorepati. The story revolves around rivalry between two sisters.
This show started with telecast of 3 episodes a week, but due to a high public demand the telecast was increased from 3 to 5 episodes a week.
It airs from Wednesday to Sunday, 9:20pm Pakistan time on Kawish Television Network. It also has repeats during the week.
Subah was a popular TV series telecast on Doordarshan in 1987. It is a novel by Sivasankari on drug addiction. The title song for the series, "Is raat ki Subah nahi", was done by legendary composer R. D. Burman.
Pehchaan is a drama series airs on DD National channel on every Monday - Friday at 2:30pm IST. The series is produced Baanyan Tree Media & Entertainment' & have received good Television Point Ratings after few weeks of its launch.
Chamatkari Telephone was an Indian animated television series that aired on DD National channel in early 90s. The title song was: "Sally, Meg and Jonathan, muskano ka baatein dhan..pyar bhara unka Telephone..Chamatkari Telephone.........'
Ek Din Achanak is a Hindi language thriller television series that airs on DD National channel. The series premiered on February 21, 2009, and airs every Monday at 10:30pm IST. The series is produced by Percept Picture Company along with Harsh Cinevision Limited, and stars Salil Ankola & Neeta Shetty in the main lead. The story is based on a murder.
Karamchand was a popular Indian detective TV series telecast in the 1980s. It was broadcast on India's national television channel DD National, and was one of India's first detective series. The title character was played by noted actor Pankaj Kapur. The role of his assistant Kitty was played by Sushmita Mukherjee. Famous music director duo Anand-Milind composed the theme music and title track for the series.
Kabhi Saas Kabhi Bahu is a comedy series on DD National channel based on the 3 generations of Awasthi family, whose head Mallu lives with wife Shrimati, son Viru and his wife Hema, grandson Mohit and his wife Kajal. Hema finds herself trapped as she is in the unenviable position of being a bahu and a saas at the same time. Premiered on April 2, 2008, the series airs every Sunday at 8.30pm IST