रामकथा के मूर्धन्य रचनाकार, अँगरेज़ी हिंदी शब्दकोश के रचयिता और हिंदी के प्रकांड पंडित फ़ादर कामिल बुल्के यानी बाबा बुल्के एक ऐसे विद्वान थे जो भारतीय संस्कृति और हिंदी से जीवन भर प्यार करते रहे, एक विदेशी होकर नहीं बल्कि एक भारतीय होकर।

रामकथा के महत्व को लेकर बाबा बुल्के ने वर्षों शोध किया और देश-विदेश में रामकथा के प्रसार पर प्रामाणिक तथ्य जुटाए। उन्होंने पूरी दुनिया में रामायण के क़रीब तीन सौ रूपों की पहचान की। रामकथा पर विधिवत पहला शोध कार्य बाबा बुल्के ने ही किया, जो हिंदी शोध के क्षेत्र में एक मानक है। विरासत के इस कार्यक्रम में बाबा बुल्के के जीवन से जुड़े अनेक रोचक प्रसंगों को पहली बार दिखाया गया है। हम कह सकते हैं कि टेलीविजन के इतिहास में पहली बार बाबा बुल्के के जीवन और व्यक्तित्व-कृतित्व पर इतनी विस्तृत और मनोरंजक जानकारी दी गई है।

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

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

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