Madraswallah Podcast (Hindi)

By: Arjun Narayanan
  • Summary

  • The Madraswallah podcast is an ode to a time when time itself didn't hurry up. From memories of that Doordarshan classic to the rush for a matinee show in a single-screen theatre, you will discover all of that and more. चलिए, अप्पको ले चलता हूँ फिर से उस रविवार की फुर्सत में जब वक़्त जल्दी नहीं करता था
    Copyright 2020 Arjun Narayanan
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Episodes
  • Of Pride and Prejudice in Trishna
    Mar 7 2021

    In 1985, Doordarshan did a desi adaptation of Jane Austen's classic Pride and Prejudice, which was directed by Meena Vaishnavi. I discuss this little known gem of Indian television with my friend and Austen fan Ranjitha where we compare this DD adaptation by Kamna Chandra with other film and television adaptations.

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    28 mins
  • Discovery of India: A Hindi Podcast on Bharat EK Khoj
    Feb 7 2021

    The year 1988-89 marked the centenary of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and the occasion was celebrated with the airing of Shyam Benegal's Bharat Ek Khoj on Doordarshan. This podcast brings you details about the making of this classic of Indian television.

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    11 mins
  • Cultural kaleidoscope of Surabhi
    Dec 7 2020
    For over 11 years, Surabhi brought to the masses the story of India and its rich heritage in a way seldom on Indian television. Every Sunday Siddharth Kak and Renuka Shahane entered the drawing rooms of millions of Indians, as they showcased stories of India's incredible culture. Siddharth Kak goes back in time as he shares the beginning of Surabhi, the flood of postcards from readers, some enthralling moments from the rich showcase and what it takes to make a Surabhi again.
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    36 mins

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