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World Television Day 2021: From Byomkesh Bakshi to Malgudi Days, iconic DD shows to binge-watch

As we celebrate World Television Day 2021, let’s go down memory lane and look at some iconic Doordarshan shows to binge-watch on the occasion.

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World Television Day 2021: From Byomkesh Bakshi to Malgudi Days, iconic DD shows to binge-watch

Television is an intrinsic part of our lives. This audio-visual communication medium has influenced cultures across the globe. Although the digital age has overtaken all the sources of communication today, however, it can never replace the importance that TV holds in the lives of people. World Television Day is observed annually on November 21.

The day is marked to focus on the importance of the idiot box in channelling information and entertaining people from generations. It was in 1996 when the United Nations General Assembly decided to mark November 21 as World Television Day.

World Television Day 2021

Television was invented by John Logie Baird in 1924 and introduced in India after nearly three decades with the help of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation. On September 15, 1959, the first TV channel in India started an experimental telecast with a brand, Doordarshan Hindi. The regular transmission was started in 1965 as a part of All India Radio.

Believe it or not, but Doordarshan has shaped the minds of millions of children from the 80s and 90s. The channel is tagged as the golden era of TV and rolled out some incredible shows back then.

As we celebrate World Television Day 2021, let’s go down memory lane and look at some iconic Doordarshan shows to binge-watch on the occasion.

Byomkesh Bakshi

The first episode of the Bengali detective show, Byomkesh Bakshi was telecasted in 1993. Directed by Basu Chatterjee, Rajit Kapur played the character of detective Bakshi. The nail-biting show ran for five-long-years and is the perfect show to binge-watch even today.

Fauji

Helmed by Raj Kumar Kapoor, Fauji marked the television debut of Bollywood’s superstar Shah Rukh Khan. The plot of the serial revolves around a training commandos camp in the Indian Army. SRK played the role of Abhimanyu Rai.

Ramayana

Directed by Ramanand Sagar, Ramayan has been aired after a span of almost 33 years. The show starred Arun Govil, Dipika Chikhlia, Sunil Lahri, Dara Singh, and others in lead roles. The classic mythological show was re-telecasted on Doordarshan in 2020 during the coronavirus outbreak in India.

Malgudi Days

This Indian TV show was telecasted in both Hindi and English. Helmed by Kannada actor and director Shankar Nag and Kavitha Lankesh, the series was adapted from the short stories collection penned by RK Narayan in his books A Horse and Two goats and Malgudi Days.

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Diljit Dosanjh’s Satluj removed from ZEE5 India two days after release

Diljit Dosanjh’s Satluj, released on ZEE5 on July 3, has been taken down in India. The streaming platform says it is exploring appropriate avenues to restore the film.

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Diljit Dosanjh’s film Satluj, which premiered on ZEE5 on July 3, has been removed from the streaming platform in India just two days after its release. The platform confirmed the development through an official statement, saying the film will remain unavailable in the country until further notice.

Originally titled Punjab 95, the film had been awaiting certification for several years after it was submitted to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in 2022. It was eventually released on ZEE5 under the title Satluj.

ZEE5 thanks viewers for support

In its statement, ZEE5 expressed gratitude to viewers for the response the film received after its release.

The platform said the audience’s support and appreciation had been overwhelming and thanked subscribers who watched and backed the film.

ZEE5 also reiterated its confidence in the project, stating that it continues to support Satluj and the creative vision behind it. According to the platform, it believes meaningful storytelling can create a lasting impact and remains committed to backing authentic narratives.

Film unavailable in India until further notice

The streaming service confirmed that Satluj has been withdrawn from its Indian catalogue for the time being.

In its statement, ZEE5 said it is exploring all appropriate avenues through due process to make the film available again at the earliest opportunity. The platform added that it remains committed to supporting creators and stories made with artistic integrity and purpose.

While the film is currently unavailable to viewers in India, ZEE5 has not specified when it is expected to return to the platform.

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Aamir Khan set to wed Gauri Spratt on July 5

Actor Aamir Khan is reportedly preparing to marry longtime partner Gauri Spratt in a private ceremony on July 5. While the couple has not officially confirmed the wedding, reports suggest the celebration will be a low-key affair attended by close family and friends.

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Actor Aamir Khan is readying to finally marry his longtime partner, Gauri Spratt, in a private ceremony on July 5. Unlike other high-profile Bollywood weddings, the couple is expected to celebrate the occasion with close family members and a handful of friends, choosing a simple gathering over a lavish event. 

The reported wedding has attracted widespread attention from fans and the film industry, with many taking to social media to congratulate the couple. While neither Aamir nor Gauri has shared extensive details about the ceremony, reports suggest the celebrations will remain intimate and focused on family.

The actor was first married to Reena Dutta, and they have two children together. In 2005, Aamir married filmmaker Kiran Rao. The couple announced their separation in 2021 but have continued to maintain a friendly relationship and jointly raise their son while working together on select projects.

Gauri Spratt has largely stayed away from the limelight. Despite growing public interest in their relationship, she has preferred to keep her personal life private. Reports indicate that Gauri and Aamir have known each other for several years before deciding to take the next step in their relationship.

Known for balancing a successful film career with a private personal life, Aamir Khan has often avoided discussing family matters in public. His reported decision to opt for a low-key wedding is in line with his long-standing preference for privacy. 

As news of the upcoming ceremony continues  to make headlines, fans are eagerly waiting for an official glimpse of the celebrations. Whether through a family photograph or a public statement, many hope to see the couple share the joyful occasion with their well-wishers.

With this wedding, Aamir Khan appears ready to embrace a new phase in his life while continuing to focus on both his personal happiness and his significant contribution to Indian cinema.  

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Nolan’s Odyssey set to release July 17, hype machine kicks in

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is scheduled to release on July 17. Featuring an all-star cast led by Matt Damon, the film is the first feature ever shot entirely with full-frame IMAX film cameras, bringing Homer’s legendary epic to the big screen.

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Oscar-winning director Chris Nolan’s highly anticipated epic The Odyssey will have its world premiere on July 17 , 2026, taking audiences on an unforgettable ride into Homer’s timeless Greek epic.

The film tells the tale of the difficult journey King Odysseus undertook to return home after the Trojan War and is replete wiht mythical adventures and divine intervention in the seas.

Matt Damon plays Odysseus with Tom Holland as Telemachus and Anne Hathaway as Penelope. The movie also stars Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, and Charlize Theron among others. Nyong’o’s casting as Helen of Troy has had social media in ferment the moment her casting was announced.

Said to have been produced with a budget of around $250 million, The Odyssey is Nolans’s most expensive film so far. It has also managed to create history as it has become the first feature film ever to be shot using full-frame IMAX film cameras.

The film represents Nolan’s comeback to history and myth making after the success of his previous offering, Oppenheimer. Odyssey is expected to set the bar even higher for epic movies through the combination of classic literature and modern technology.

The movie has been highly anticipated and has become one of the highly anticipated films of 2026 because of its director, cast, and large production scope. The Odyssey will also be introducing the Greek epic to a new generation.

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