हॉकी के जादूगर मेजर ध्यानचंद की जीवन गाथा पर पहली बार एक घंटे की बायोपिक फ़िल्म । इसमें ध्यानचंद की ज़िंदगी के अनेक अनछुए पहलुओं को उजागर किया गया है | ध्यानचंद हॉकी के इतने दीवाने थे कि पेड़ से हॉकी के आकार की लकड़ी काटकर उससे रात रात भर चाँद की रौशनी में हॉकी खेला करते थे। यह सब आप सुन सकते हैं खुद मेजर ध्यानचंद की अपनी आवाज़ में | डॉन ब्रेडमेन ने ध्यानचंद से कहा, आप तो ऐसे गोल करते हैं जैसे मैं क्रिकेट में रन बनाता हूँ | हिटलर उनके के खेल का इतना दीवाना था कि उसने उन्हें जर्मन सेना में फील्ड मास्टर बनने का प्रस्ताव दिया, जिसे ध्यानचंद ने इंकार कर दिया। ज़िंदगी में उन्होंने हज़ार गोल से ज़्यादा किए | यह कभी न टूटने वाला रिकॉर्ड है | हॉकी का ये बेमिसाल जादूगर ज़िंदगी के आख़िरी दिनों में पैसों के लिए मोहताज़ रहा | कमेंटेटर गुरुदेवसिंह से उन्होंने फोटो खींचने के लिए मना कर दिया था क्योंकि उनका पैन्ट फटा हुआ था और वो नहीं चाहते थे कि ऐसा फोटो देख कर नई पीढ़ी हॉकी खेलना छोड़ देगी | देखिए मेजर ध्यानचंद की जीवन गाथा पर बनी एक शानदार फ़िल्म।

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

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

‘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