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Doordarshan ,the national broadcaster of india,was an amazing channel.Something all of us who grew in the 80's and early 90's will never forget.There were programmes for children which are unparalled.To recollect some of the ones i cherish...lets see:

Baingan raja:Where actors used to dress up as fruits and vegetables and Baingan or Brinjal was the king of the place.Two children who did not like eating their vegies were transported to this mystical place and they have amazing experiences which teach them about the importance of having fruits and vegetables.This was one show i hardly missed as i used to rush back from school to catch it.(that i am a big time foodie has its roots here i feel!!)

Tur rum tu:Another amazing DD creation(actually CIET tarang presents:TUR RUM TU) it was a show in which there was a strange animal which used to teach us alphabets of hindi,tell us about making little toys out of paper(our origami class)....i loved it.

Malgudi Days: The magic of RK Narayan,undiluted pleasure!
Based on the collection of short stories penned by R.K.Narayan, the serial narrated focused on the trial and tribulations of a small Indian town of Malgudi. According to R.K. Narayan, Malgudi is a town "habited by timeless characters who could be living anywhere in the world" and is located on the banks of river Sarayu and surrounded by the Mempi Hills.
The best episodes were that of "Swami and his Friends"
It revolves around a mischievous, ten-year old boy Swaminathan or Swami as he was fondly called by his friends and parents. Swami portrays the growing pangs of a boy who despises school, makes excuses and likes to roam around Malgudi with his friends. Swami's father works in a government office and his mother is a housewife. At home, Swami shares his adventures with his aged granny, who lovingly addresses him as "Chamy." Swami has two best friends, the hot headed, club swinging Mani and the cocky, brash, rich kid, Rajam.(Source wiki)

I did not want to write much as i am not capable to describe the happiness watching swami gave me,i related to his predicament of going to school!!.

There were so many more:Mr Yogi,Mohan Ghokle made his room in every Tv viewing home of developing india.13 Episodes and 13 ladies!!

Mungeri lal ke haseen sapney:The title track is wonderful,and so was mungeri!!his dreams and the laughter...

Will continue this write up later...