‘Main Jagjit’ — An exclusive series by RSTV chronicles the outstanding life of the beloved Ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh. As we have shown the jagjit and chitra singh Ghazal legacy in the second part. We will now see how pain and melancholy in Jagjit’s voice gave vent to the feelings of many. We will also explore how he revived Ghalib’s poetry into melodious Ghazals and musical. 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

‘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

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 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

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