‘Sachin Dev Burman’- An exclusive Programme by RSTV chronicles the outstanding life of the great Indian music composer in Hindi Film Industry. Belongs from a royal family he never carry the legacy and left the royal throne for the passion of music. S D Burman started his career with Bengali films. Soon he began composing for Hindi Films and became one of the most successful Bollywood music composers. S D Burman composed music for over 100 movies, including Hindi & Bengali films. He was a versatile composer, and also a singer. Watch the Programme of S D Burman where we unravel and explore about S D Burman’s life uncanny things and his popularity around the world.

Anchor: Rajesh Badal

RSTV brings to you an intriguing biopic of the renowned actor Meena Kumari. For the first time in the history of Indian television, RSTV uncovers the stories and anecdotes buried with time, giving voice to the words that were once unheard, separating the myths from the truth while bringing out the mysterious life of Meena Kumari. Meena Kumari was the most prominent actress of Bollywood in the 60s. A poet, a singer, a writer, all blended into one, she left an indelible mark in the world of cinema, even while she underwent great personal setbacks and losses. Her painful life story affected her deeply which also showed up in her professional career. Know more about the life of ‘Tragedy Queen’ Meena Kumari in this edition of Virasat.

Anchor: Rajesh Badal

Rajya Sabha TV brings to you ‘Virasat’, a series which explores the life and times of distinguished artistes from various fields. In this two hour special episode, watch a biopic on the musical legend and a highly gifted lyricist of the Golden Era of Indian Cinema, Shankardas Kesarilal, popularly known as ‘Shailendra’.

His lyrical profundity can stand on its own in the pantheon of Hindi poetry for its creativity and class. Apart from his contribution in the world of lyrics, he produced the award winning film Teesri Kasam. Shailendra was also involved in the IPTA movement which aimed at mobilising progressive tendencies among artistes. He is fondly remembered for his outstanding contribution to the film Industry.

Anchor: Rajesh Badal

A man privileged with a creative mind, R K Laxman ushered a new era of cartooning in India. With his popular creation ‘Common Man’, which was a witness to India’s continuous transformation for decades, he touched the hearts of countless people world over.

This edition of Virasat brings you the exciting story of the legendary cartoonist R K Laxman who opened up a new world of thinking & understanding through his sketches.

Anchor: Rajesh Badal

‘Main Jagjit’ — An exclusive series by RSTV chronicles the outstanding life of the beloved Ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh. Jagjit Singh – A man for all seasons, Popularly known as the ‘Ghazal King’, sang and composed a number of memorable Ghazals, folk & devotional songs which are highly acclaimed by both critics and people world over. There is another world behind Jagjit Singh’s musical legacy which is equally interesting and exciting. Watch the Fourth episode of ‘Main Jagjit’ series where we unravel and explore more about Jagjit Singh, his life, his popularity around the world of Singh. Anchor: Rajesh Badal