राष्ट्रीय कवि, लेखक, पत्रकार और स्वतंत्रता सेनानी एक भारतीय आत्मा माखनलाल चतुर्वेदी की ज़िंदगी पर पहली बार एक घंटे की बायोपिक फ़िल्म। इस फ़िल्म में माखनलाल चतुर्वेदी की ज़िंदगी के अनेक पहलुओं को उजागर किया गया है। माखनलाल चतुर्वेदी काल कोठरी में भी रात रात भर जाग कर कविता लिखते थे। स्वतंत्रता आंदोलन के दौरान सबसे प्रेरणादायी कविता – चाह नहीं मैं सुरबाला के गहनों में गूंथा जाऊँ— की रचना भी उन्होंने जेल में ही की। यह सब आप सुन सकते हैं ख़ुद माखनलाल चतुर्वेदी की आवाज़ में। अपनी बेबाक पत्रकारिता के लिए माखनलाल चतुर्वेदी को कई बार जेल जाना पड़ा। ब्रिटिश सरकार ने उनपर राजद्रोह का मुक़दमा चलाया लेकिन माखनलाल चतुर्वेदी अपने निर्भीक पत्रकारिता से कभी नहीं हटे। प्रभा, प्रताप और कर्मवीर जैसे पत्रिकाओं के माध्यम से उन्होंने अँगरेज़ी सरकार का जमकर विरोध किया और पूरे देश में राष्ट्रीयता की भावना जगाई। अपने शानदार साहित्यिक लेखन के लिए साहित्य अकादमी पुरस्कार पाने वाले वे पहले व्यक्ति थे। देखिए एक भारतीय आत्मा माखनलाल चतुर्वेदी की जीवन गाथा पर बनी एक शानदार फ़िल्म।

A lighthouse of literary values and epitome of rational thought, ‘Gurudev’ Rabindranath Tagore is regarded as the man who shaped the Bengali literature, art and Indian philosophy in the modern times. Recipient of Nobel prize in Literature, Rabindranath Tagore is revered in India and the world by young and old alike for his monumental contributions in various fields. In this two hour biopic which is the most extensive production in Hindi on the Bengali polymath, Rajya Sabha TV brings you a detailed account of various faces of Tagore — that of a poet, painter, musician, humanist, educationist, nationalist, and more. Also on this series, watch the interview of Gurudev’s close family and associates where we retrace his glorious life. Anchor: Rajesh Badal

#RamdhariSinghDinkar donned many hats in his glorious life – prominent poet & essayist of his times, a nationalist, an academic, critic, among others. His contribution to Indian Independence Movement by way of composing inspiring patriotic poetry has given him the title of a ‘Rashtrakavi’ or National poet. In various ‘Kavi sammelans’ even today, he his fondly remembered as the doyen of nationalistic & rebellion spirit. A former nominated member of Rajya Sabha, Ramdhari Singh ‘Dinkar’ won a number of awards & facilitations for his mammoth contribution which includes Padma Bhushan, the prestigious Jnanpith Award and Sahitya Akademi Award. He has left a literary treasure trove for the future generations to revel in and appreciate his fascinating work. Get to know more about his inspiring life journey in this edition of Virasat. 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’, he 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 ‘Main Jagjit’ series, where we unravel and explore more about Jagjit Singh, his life, his music and his wife Chitra Singh.

Anchor: Rajesh Badal