Meena Kumari, who was given the moniker ‘Tragedy Queen’, left an indelible mark in the world of cinema with her unparalleled acting, and outside it by living a life with enviable élan. Watch her life story in this edition of Virasat. Anchor: Rajesh Badal

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

‘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

Amitabh Bachchan born 11 October 1942, is an Indian film actor, film producer, television host and former politician. He first gained popularity in the early 1970s for films such as Zanjeer, Deewaar and Sholay, and was dubbed India’s “angry young man” for his on-screen roles in Bollywood. Referred to as the Shahenshah of Bollywood, Sadi ka Mahanayak, Star of the Millennium, or Big B, he has since appeared in over 190 Indian films in a career spanning almost five decades. Bachchan is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential actors in the history of Indian cinema as well as world cinema. So total was his dominance on the Indian movie scene in the 1970s and 1980s that the French director François Truffaut called him a “one-man industry”

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