Doordarshan National plans major revamp.

Doordarshan National will be unfurling its vibrancy in the grand colors of purple and pink with a fresh palette of programming from Monday, 17thNovember, 2014. The channel will be re-dedicated to the nation with the byline “Doordarshan National – Desh Ka Apna Channel”. The channel will focus on traditional family values – ‘Rishtey’, Nation Before Self – ‘Rashtra Gaurav’ &  Trustworthiness – ‘Dilon Mein Vishwas’.

The fresh look and feel, with which these shows are slotted, is aimed at recreating the legacy of Doordarshan in providing quality Information, Education & Entertainment.

The new programmes that are to be launched on the channel are:-
At 7 pm - ‘Happy Homes’ – Khatte-meethe jeevan ke rang , starting from 17th November is a light comedy of unity in diversity when people speaking different languages and from different regions live together in a colony.

At 7:30 pm - ‘Khwabon ke darmiyan’ – Sach aur sapno se jhoojhti zindagi, starting 17th November. This show will highlight the struggle to bridge the gap between dreams and reality for women in changing social context.

At 8 Pm - ‘Khamosh sa afsana’ – Jidd aur armano ka fasana, starting 17th November. This serial has a fine cast of talented stalwarts like Tom Alter, Roopa Ganguly, M.K. Raina who are the central characters in a story depicting the struggle of a daughter fighting to balance her work and managing her disabled parents.

At 9pm - ‘Zindagi ek Bhanwar’ – Rajneeti me mahila ka raaj starting 17th November. This is a political drama which aims at reaching out to the aspirations of society and desiring changes in quality of life.

At 9:30 pm - ‘Dard Ka Rishta’ – Badalte Sambandhon ki kahani  starting 17th November. The story revolves around disregard of the senior citizens in today’s urbanized societies. Sushma Seth will make a comeback on Doordarshan National after almost 30 years with this show.

At 10 pm - ‘Jab Jab Bahar Ayee’ – Janmon ka bandhan ya bandhish, starting 17th November is a serial which touches upon a dilemma of husband and wife trying to keep their family together and finding happiness not withstanding their personal differences.

Doordarshan National is also building their weekend prime-time with two shows ‘Janmon ka Bandhan’ &‘Prakriti’.

‘Janmon ka Bandhan’ – Insaani rishton ka tana bana starting 21st November, airing Friday to Sunday at 7 pm is a women-centric family drama. 

‘Prakriti’ – Kudrat ko bachane ki jung tracks the story of an ideal forest officer who endeavours to save nature. It is set against the backdrop of scenic Jim Corbett Park. It will air from 22nd November, every Sat & Sun at 8:30 pm.

“In keeping with our vision for providing wholesome entertainment to audiences across the length and breadth of the country with a public service responsibility, Doordarshan National will be coming with a new look and feel and 8 new shows in prime time.”, said Vijayalaxmi Chhabra, Director General, Doordarshan.