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

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 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

#RamdhariSinghDinkar donned many hats in his glorious life - prominent poet & essayist of his times, a nationalist, an academic, critic, among others. His contribution to Indian Independence Movement by way of composing inspiring patriotic poetry has given him the title of a ‘Rashtrakavi’ or National poet. In various ‘Kavi sammelans’ even today, he his fondly remembered as the doyen of nationalistic & rebellion spirit. A former nominated member of Rajya Sabha, Ramdhari Singh ‘Dinkar’ won a number of awards & facilitations for his mammoth contribution which includes Padma Bhushan, the prestigious Jnanpith Award and Sahitya Akademi Award. He has left a literary treasure trove for the future generations to revel in and appreciate his fascinating work. Get to know more about his inspiring life journey in this edition of Virasat. 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.

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।

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।

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".

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।

राष्ट्रकवि, लेखक और पत्रकार मैथिलीशरण गुप्त की ज़िंदगी पर पहली बार एक घंटे की बायोपिक फ़िल्म। इस फ़िल्म में मैथिलीशरण गुप्त की ज़िंदगी के अनेक अनछुए पहलुओं को उजागर किया गया है। ब्रजभाषा में अपनी कविता शुरू करने वाले मैथिलीशरण गुप्त महावीर प्रसाद द्विवेदी की प्रेरणा से खड़ी बोली हिंदी के अग्रणी कवि बन गए। उन्होंन खड़ी बोली को एक काव्य-भाषा के रूप में विकसित करने में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाई । साहित्य जगत में दद्दा नाम से लोकप्रिय मैथिलीशरण गुप्त की कालजयी कृति भारत-भारती ने राष्ट्रीय आंदोलन के दौरान नई राजनीतिक और सामाजिक चेतना जगाई। राष्ट्रवाद और ऐतिहासिक गौरव को आधार बनाकर उन्होंने अनमोल रचनाएं की। अपनी बेबाक लेखनी के लिए मैथिलीशरण गुप्त को आज़ादी के आंदोलन के दौरान जेल भी जाना पड़ा। अपने शानदार साहित्यिक लेखन के लिए पद्म भूषण से सम्मानित राष्ट्रकवि मैथिलीशरण की जीवन गाथा पर बनी एक शानदार फ़िल्म।

‘Sur Samrat’ – An exclusive series in two part by RSTV chronicles the outstanding life of the first superstar of Hindi film industry Kundan Lal Saigal. Kundan Lal Saigal was a singer, and actor in the early days of the Indian cinema. As a young man K L Saigal had several occupations. After he dropped out of school, he worked for a while as a railway timekeeper. Later he worked as a typewriter salesman this later occupation gave him the opportunity to travel widely in India. Watch the first episode of Sur Samrat series where we unravel and explore more about K L Saigal, his life, his popularity around the world. Anchor: Rajesh Badal

‘Sur Samrat’ – An exclusive series in two part by RSTVchronicles the outstanding life of the first superstar of Hindi film industry Kundan Lal Saigal. Kundan Lal Saigal was a singer, and actor in the early days of the Indian cinema. As a young man K L Saigal had several occupations. After he dropped out of school, he worked for a while as a railway timekeeper. Later he worked as a typewriter salesman this later occupation gave him the opportunity to travel widely in India. Watch the second episode of Sur Samrat series where we unravel and explore more about K L Saigal, his life, his popularity around the world and death of K L Saigal. 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

‘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

‘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

‘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

‘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

Rajya Sabha TV brings to you ‘Virasat’, a series which explores the life and times of distinguished artistes from various fields. In the first episode of this series, watch a biopic on the legendary actor and choreographer, Zohra Sehgal. 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

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