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

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’, 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

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।