DD National is a state operated national interest and entertainment channel that is available in satellite and cable TV networks. The channel has the distinction of being the most widely available terrestrial channel in India. DD National promotes knowledge and the spread of information that leads to public awareness. It is also the oldest television media in the country with its launch coming in September 1959. Doordarshan National is often referred to as DD1 and during the 80s and the 90s the channel became the most watched and popular channel for entertainment and drama serials. After the gripes with satellite television companies from 1997 to 2002, the channel finally started adopting the Satellite model and also became a Free-to-Air channel in the country.
Notabale Broadcasts
DD National has a variety of programs that range from a variety show, reality, talk shows, drama serials and musical and movie shows as well. Some of the notable broadcasts of the channel are listed below
Show Name | Synopsis |
Air Hostess | A drama about an Airline crew that face daily problems due to the politics in the company. |
Bhakti Dhara | A devotional and religious program involving divine and sacred places in India. |
Gyan Darshan | Its an educational children program with variety of segments and infotainment programming. |
Galli Galli Sim Sim | An adventurous children show involving puppets like the famous Sesame Street. |
Koshish se kamyabi Tak | A celebrity talk show hosted by Kiran Juneja about the success stories and the difficulties the celebs faced to get there. |
Meet The Star | A show about a celebrity personalities and exclusive interviews. |
Musical Programme | A half hour show involving compilation of popular songs |
Open Frame | A half hour magazine style tv show involving lifestyles and society. |
Sur Sagar | A music competition show involving singers and talented musicians from the whole nation. |
Swach Bharat | A look at the Indian Politics and the steps governments have taken in the past for advancement of the country. |
Vigyan Ke Pathik | Show about the Indian scientists and their contribution towards the country. |
About DD National
Owner | Doordarshan Group |
Launch | 15 September 1959 |
Country | India |
Language | Hindi and English |
Broadcast area | India |
Headquarters | New Dehli, Dehli, India |
Availability | Dish TV, Videocon, Tata Sky
Airtel Digital TV, Sun Direct, Reliance Digital TV. |
Sister Channels | DD News, DD Sports, DD Metro,
DD Bharati, DD India |
Website | http://www.ddindia.gov.in/Pages/Home.aspx |