Do you remember the old Doordarshan (DD) shows that you watched so affectionately? Those days were special and will not be forgotten. The magic that they had can't be replaced.

But we have a savior - the internet. We can experience many of the classics as they are uploaded online. Some even have their home video DVDs. Serials like Alif Laila, Malgudi Days, Shrimaan Shrimati are especially close to my heart.

Many others like Surabhi, Bharat Ek Khoj, Mahabharat were highly informative. And several others were extraordinarily entertaining. So, let's have a recap of the best serials of the 80s' and 90s'. Nostalgia is the order of the day!. Lead: Alok Nath. Episodes: 105.

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Directed by: Ramesh Sippy and Jyoti Sarup. Description: Buniyaad went on to become a hugely popular serial which showcased the life of a common man after India's partition and its aftereffects. Alok Nath was selected for the prime role of a freedom fighter. Some other known faces are Dilip Tahil, Goga Kapoor, and Soni Razdan. Why do I remember this: I saw this when Buniyaad was re-aired after its initial successful run. And I'm glad I saw it. Master Haveliram's simpleton life entangled with tragedy connected viewers in many ways.

Lead: Rajit Kapur, KK Raina, Sukanya Kumar. Episodes: 34. Directed by: Basu Chatterjee.

Description: The crime detection series based on the novel written by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. The show still has a cult following in which Rajit Kapur played the lead role. Well crafted episodes with attention to every detail make this one a treat to watch. Why do I remember this:I've always liked suspense thrillers. I don't remember any other crime detection serial which is liked by one and all. More recently, CID tried doing the same for which it was successful only for the initial years. Of late, it is turning into more of a comedy.

Lead: Om Puri, Roshan Seth, Tom Alter and many others. Episodes: 53. Directed by: Shyam Benegal. Description: Shyam Benegal's direction brought forward to us the history of India. The series has altogether 53 episodes showcasing the story of caste formation, Ramayan, Emperor Ashoka, Kalidas, Akbar - The Great, and many more. The vivid and simplistic approach to showcase India's history is impressive.

Why do I remember this:This is the best history lesson you or your child can get. Even to the point, our school teachers used to advise us to watch this for a better understanding of India's history. Lead: Shahbaaz Khan, Shikha Swaroop. Episodes: 130. Directed by: Nirja Guleri. Description: This was based on the novel written by the same name. Though, this ran into controversy as the book writer's grandson accused them of misrepresenting concepts.

Only after the Supreme Court's order, the show was reinstated. Why do I remember this:Because of the title song is sung by Sonu Nigam. Of course, we were small to know that it has been sung by Sonu Nigam. But the title song was really great which goes like this.so sing along.

Lead: SRK, Renuka Shahane, Sameer Khakhar. Episodes: 19.

Directed by: Aziz Mirza & Kundan Shah. Description: Enter Shahrukh Khan. Shahrukh played the lead role of Raghavan, a Malayalee circus artist. Other actors who went on to make a name for themselves after this are Renuka Sahane (love-interest of Shahrukh), and Ashutosh Gowarikar (SRK's friend?). Why do I remember this: It was later in the years, that SRK had become King Khan of Bollywood. Many discussions on SRK started or ended praising his humble roots and how he is a self-made man who started with serials like circus etc. Lead: Chandraprakash Dwivedi.

Episodes: 47. Directed by: Chandraprakash Dwivedi. Description: This series is based on the eminent thinker, teacher, philosopher of the 4th century. Apart from that Chanakya was one of the earliest political thinkers and served as the chief adviser of emperor Chandragupta Maurya.

This epic serial has had the honor of getting many international awards. A total of 47 episodes was aired in 1991 on a weekly basis. Why do I remember this:The master strategist that Chanakya was and his teachings can be used even in the 21st century. Therefore, after long completing its run and re-run, you could see many people with the book Chanakya Neeti. Lead: Shekhar Suman, Farida Jalal, Navin Nischol etc.

Episodes: 66. Directed by: Anand Mahendroo. Description: The complete family drama-comedy show which will definitely bring a gushing smile on your face - and that's guaranteed. Diwan family was indeed deewani. Why do I remember this: Is Rang Badalti Duniya Mein.Kya Tera Hai Kya Mera.Dekh Bhai Dekh. I remember the character of Shekhar Suman where he used to recite his dialogue non-stop, the character of Gareema played by Deven Bhojani, and will you ever forget the short man Lilliput? And do you remember the credits at the start showing Jaya Bachchan's name zooming in the front?.

Lead: To me, every character is the lead. Episodes: 100. Directed by: Jymn Magon.

Description: The popular cartoon series was imported from the USA and did very well in India and many other countries. Why do I remember this: It feels so amazing to watch this again. If I remember properly, it was shown in the evening between 6.30 to 7.00. Running from school just to watch Uncle Scrooge in his quest for accumulating more wealth was amazing. The adventures of Uncle Scrooge, his amazingly intelligent nephews - Huey, Dewey, and Louie, with Launchpad are being remembered with great admiration and fondness. Lead: Mohan Gokhale, Pallavi Joshi, Om Puri. Episodes: 12.

Directed by: Ketan Mehta. Description: The show which had an NRI American trying to search a well-cultured bride in India. He goes on to see 12 girls each belonging to a different Rashi. Funny yet thought-provoking. This was narrated by Om Puri in his unique style.

Why do I remember this: I only recently watched this on YouTube and it was funny. This tries to shed light on the customs and practices that take place in Indian marriages. I can understand the impact it would have created at the time of its release. Lead: Gajendra Chouhan, Nitish Bharadwaj, Mukesh Khanna. Episodes: 94. Directed by: Ravi Chopra.

Description: The story of the biggest war according to Hindi scriptures was shown in much detail. Many actors went on to make a successful career after this. Why do I remember this: The song at the start is awesome by the vocals of Mahendra Kapoor. The grandeur, though, might not excite when compared to today's special effects. Nevertheless, this made audiences hooked onto their seats every Sunday morning. This taught so much to the audience about Indian mythology.

Lead: Of course Mowgli!. Episodes: 52.

Directed by: Fumio Kurokawa. Description: The fascinating story of Mowgli and Sharekhan. The best part of this was the continuing script, unlike other animated series. Why do I remember this: As I was writing this my mom reminds me 'You used to be mad about Mowgli'. And tell me who hasn't recited the famous lines: ' Jungle Jungle Baat Chali Hai Pata Chala Hai.Chaddi Pahenge Phool Khila Hai Phool Khila Hai'. The title song is composed by Vishal Bharadwaj, lyrics by Gulzar and the singer is (Photo Link).

Lead: Mandira Bedi. Episodes: Unknown. Directed by: Adi Pocha. Description: Mandira Bedi made her debut in the industry with this dark reality-based serial. She plays the character of Shanti the lead actor who aspires to be a journalist.

And boy see the stark differences of her looks now. She definitely looks much bolder and I must say she carries it incredibly well.

Why I remember this: All because of Mandira Bedi. She went on to do many more serials and movies after Shanti. The transformation she had after the 2003 Cricket World Cup is impressive.

Lead: Reema Lagoo, Supriya Pilgaonkar, Mahesh Thakur. Episodes: 169. Directed by: Sachin Pilgaonkar. Description: Pun on Saas-Bahu relationship.

Why I remember this: The unique way of telling 'Action' before the start of the episode is one thing I recall which was quite distinctive. The camaraderie and sweet little arguments between the lead actors were awesome. Reema Lagoo and Supriya Pilgaonkar have some great fun irritating each other. Where is all the love lost between the Saas-Bahu?

(I'm talking about the recent shows). Can you tell me the name of the serial that is broadcasted in DD (i forgot if its National or Metro) that is a thriller/horror series and I particularly remember one episode of it that goes as follows: A man and his wife goes to a curio shop with their daughter and buys a particular statuette (a demonic head) much to their daughters dismay.

The daughter screamed and cried when she looked at the statuette but her parents dismissed her fears on grounds that she is young and just probably afraid to see such a horrid figurine. But after the couple brings the head to their house things starts to go sour. The man who is a surgeon by profession, kills a patient in a very simple surgery. We get to see that in the course of the operation, when the surgeon sees his patient's blood something forces him to commit serious mistakes that costs the life of his patient. At this time, the camera pans to the demonic head inside the house and it is shown that the facial expression of the demonic head changes to reveal a demonic smile. After this we had a power cut off and were not able to watch the rest of the episode. I would love to watch the rest of this intriguing episode.

Very glad to recollect all these wonderful serials through your post here. I used to watch many of those serials with much interest and a great liking. But, I never heard about that Shahrukh Khan's Circus serial. All other serials up to 40 have been mostly watched by me. You omitted one more interesting serial for physical fitness. The Serial named 'Dus Kadam'.

It was also very great. I would like to watch all these wonderful serials once again. Presently, I am watching 'Nanhi si kali meri ladli' and 'Purva Ek Nayi Soch'. For more information on managing or withdrawing consents and how we handle data, visit our Privacy Policy at: Show Details Necessary HubPages Device ID This is used to identify particular browsers or devices when the access the service, and is used for security reasons.

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The main lead of Chandrakanta: as Prince Virendra Singh & as Princess Chandrakanta. Written by Directed by Nirja Guleri and Creative director(s) Starring Opening theme 'Chandrakanta' by Country of origin India Original language(s) No. Of seasons 2 No. Of episodes 130 Production Producer(s) Nirja Guleri Location(s) Film City Mumbai Cinematography Nadeem Khan & Manoj Soni Editor(s) Camera setup Running time Approx. 52 minutes Production company(s) M/s Prime Channel Release Original network (Original); (Syndicated) Picture format Chandrakanta is an Indian partly based on 's. It was originally telecast on 's between 1994 and 1996 and was produced by Nirja Guleri and directed.

The serial was controversially pulled off air by Doordarshan in 1996 and the producers had to file a suit in court for reinstatement. It later enjoyed reruns on.

Cast of characters. Mamik Singh As a Deva. as Kunwar Virendra Vikram Singh. as Princess Chandrakantaa. as Tej Singh.

as Janbaaz, Also as Meghavat in later part of the story. as Sumer Singh. as Maharaja Surendra Singh (King of Naugarh). as Shiv Dutt (King of Chunargarh, a Vish Purush).

as Rani Kalawati. as Pandit Jagannath/Shani (his twin brother, a villain). as Kroor Singh aka Yakoooo. as Badrinath/Somnath(his twin brother). in 4 roles as Sabhya/Ramya (twin sister of Sabya) and Amba (Vish Kanya) and Jwala the dacoit.

Sonika Gill as Amrapali ambas mother. Anu Dhawan as Tara (Vish Kanya). as Dum Dumi Maai/Sultana (Ally of Tara). Roopal Patel as Jamuna (Cousin sister of Roopmati, a villain). Vinod Kapoor as Amarjeet Singh/Barkat Khan.

Brownie as Ajgar. as Naagmani Devata (Snake King).

as King of Vijaygarh. as Himmat Singh. Arun Mathur as Vaidh Baba (Damini's father). as Devdutt (Shivdutt's father).

as Stayavati(Shivdutt's mother). Bhushan Jeevan as Dalpati Devata. as vishvajeet singh mother Daamini. Waqar Sheikh as Vishwajeet Singh (illegal son of Raja Surendra Singh and Damini). Brahmachari as Nazim Aiyyar. Aamir Aiyyar. Ahamad Aiyyar.

Jeet Singh Aiyyar. Ajit Singh Aiyyar.

Sumer Singh. Udai Singh. Deewan Kupat Singh. Chapla. Chandni. Champa. Bahar.

Ketaki. Shaitan Singh. Zaalim Singh.

Maha Maya Mayawati. Changeji. Rustam. Kanchan.

Shakaalpati. Mahakaal. Kesar. Kalyani Devi. Pannalal. Chunnilal.

Ramnarayan. Bhagwandutt.

Ghasita Singh. Vijay Bahadur. Badal. Jungi. Toofan.

Pawanhans. as magician mentor of vishvajeet singh The serial started with story oysters chandrakantas search for her prince but ended up with Sabiyas story. The series was restarted in 1999, but production was stopped once again due to financial problems.

In the last episode, Chandrakanta had been kidnapped by Shivdutt. Criticism Kamlapati Khatri, the grandson of the novel's author has said that the producer 'had not done justice to the soul of Khatri’s Chandrakanta'. He has also accused the producers of willfully misrepresenting certain concepts from the novel such as 'tilism' (kind of a ) and 'ayyari' and showing it as 'jaado-tona' plus the characters and the sequences in the Chunar fort were exaggerated beyond requirement while the Chandrakanta appeared after a really long time in the show.

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