Doordarshan shows that made our childhood more interesting

Smrithi Mohan

23 Jul 2020 00:00 IST

Updated On 23 Jul 2020 13:26 IST

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Here's taking a look back at some of the iconic Doordarshan shows that we made our childhood fun and entertaining.

Sure, all the various OTT platforms entertain us with their variety of content. It has been our heart and soul and we can't imagine living without them. But before these digital streaming sites found a pace, television ruled the entertainment industry. Watching Television was not just about individual fun, it was about Family time. While the family members spend their day working, studying and doing their jobs they sat together in the evening and had their share of fun with each other while watching TV. And one part that played a major role in most of our lives is all the amazing Doordarshan shows.

Doordarshan was India's first television channels. Bingeing on shows and movies that aired on Doordarshan was more like a tradition that everyone enjoyed alike. The channel, although may have made way for other mediums to entertain the audiences, enjoyed its own terrain were families lived their life together. It is all about memories and reminisces that holds a special place in our lives. And we all realised it when the government, on public demand, decided to air Mahabharat and Ramayan for its viewers after the lockdown was announced. It is National Broadcasting Day, we take a look at some of the iconic Doordarshan shows that we all loved watching.