NewsBytes
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    More
    In the news
    Narendra Modi
    Amit Shah
    Box Office Collection
    Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
    OTT releases
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    NewsBytes
    User Placeholder

    Hi,

    Logout

    India
    Business
    World
    Politics
    Sports
    Technology
    Entertainment
    Auto
    Lifestyle
    Inspirational
    Career
    Bengaluru
    Delhi
    Mumbai

    Download Android App

    Follow us on
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Linkedin
    Home / News / Entertainment News / #LockdownWatchlist: 'Shaktimaan' and other 90s shows returning on TV
    Next Article
    #LockdownWatchlist: 'Shaktimaan' and other 90s shows returning on TV

    #LockdownWatchlist: 'Shaktimaan' and other 90s shows returning on TV

    By Sagar
    Apr 02, 2020
    12:38 pm

    What's the story

    As we all stay home and try to cope with the unprecedented 21-day lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, national broadcaster Doordarshan is driving us down the memory lane.

    After cult classic mega-series Ramayan and Mahabharat, DD is all set to bring back Mukesh Khanna's iconic superhero series Shaktimaan.

    In fact, here are all the old shows that have returned or will return soon.

    'Shaktimaan'

    Mukesh Khanna's 'Shaktimaan' to start airing from April 1

    Shaktimaan, touted as one of India's first superheroes and the maiden superhero series on television, will be back on DD National starting Wednesday, April 1.

    It will go on air from 1 pm to 2 pm.

    The ever-favorite series sees veteran TV actor Mukesh Khanna playing Shaktimaan, a human with superpowers, and his alter ego Pandit Gangadhar, an otherwise ordinary photographer.

    'Ramayan'

    Ramanand Sagar's 'Ramayan' airs 9am and 9pm everyday

    Ramanand Sagar's memorable mythological series based on the eponymous Hindu epic made a comeback on DD National earlier on Saturday.

    Touted as the best onscreen rendition of the epic text, Ramayan stars Arun Govil (as Lord Ram), Deepika Chikhalia (as Sita), Arvind Trivedi (as Ravana) and Dara Singh (as Hanuman).

    The show airs at 9 am and 9 pm everyday on the channel.

    'Mahabharat'

    'Mahabharat' runs on DD Bharti at 12pm and 7pm everyday

    Mahabharat, which originally aired from 1988-1990 also returned alongside Ramayan on Saturday.

    Produced by BR Chopra, Mahabharat stars Nitish Bharadwaj (as Shri Krishna), Gajendra Chauhan (as Yudhishthir), Praveen Kumar (as Bhim), Roopa Ganguly (as Draupadi), and Mukesh Khanna (as Bhishma).

    It airs everyday on DD Bharti channel from 12 pm to 1 pm and from 7 pm to 8 pm.

    Other shows

    Shah Rukh Khan's 'Circus' is back too

    Aziz Mirza and Kundan Shah's 19-episode acclaimed miniseries Circus, set in a circus troupe, which originally aired between 1989 and 1990, started rerunning on DD National from March 28.

    One of Shah Rukh Khan's earliest TV gigs, the show also featured veteran actor Renuka Sahane and director/producer Ashutosh Gowariker.

    It airs before the all-important Ramayan slot, from 8 pm to 9 pm every day.

    Other shows

    'Byomkesh Bakshi' and other shows that are returning

    Meanwhile, Rajit Kapur's critically acclaimed 90s detective series Byomkesh Bakshi airs at 11 am everyday on DD National.

    Other shows from the good ol' 90s that are set to return on DD in April include Chandraprakash Dwivedi's Chanakya and hit sitcom Shrimaan Shrimati.

    That apart, fans have also been demanding the return of other classic shows like Nukkad, Hum Log, and Dekh Bhai Dekh.

    Facebook
    Whatsapp
    Twitter
    Linkedin
    Related News
    Latest
    Ramanand Sagar
    Shaktimaan
    Mahabharat

    Latest

    OTT: When, where to watch 'Final Destination Bloodlines' Netflix
    Zimbabwe fall short in Test warm-up against County XI Zimbabwe Cricket Team
    Carlos Alcaraz makes records with 7th ATP Masters 1000 title Carlos Alcaraz
    Beyond 'War 2': Exploring Jr NTR's future in Spy Universe Bollywood

    Ramanand Sagar

    1976 superhit movie 'Charas' in tax trouble 41 years later Bollywood
    On public demand, 'Ramayan' to air on Doordarshan again India

    Shaktimaan

    #HopOnNostalgia: 5 television-shows of 90s we are still fan of Doordarshan
    'Shaktimaan' lands on Amazon Prime with two seasons. Nostalgia much? India
    #SuperheroHistory: 'Shaktimaan' fan; do you know these facts? Bhishma Pitamah
    Do you know these Shaktimaan facts? Bhishma Pitamah

    Mahabharat

    Don't try to pollute film industry with communal bias: Akhtar Aamir Khan
    Kauravas were test tube babies, claims Andhra University head Andhra Pradesh
    Role of a lifetime: Deepika to play Draupadi in 'Mahabharata' India
    DD classics 'Ramayan' and 'Mahabharat' to return to TV? Doordarshan
    Indian Premier League (IPL) Celebrity Hollywood Bollywood UEFA Champions League Tennis Football Smartphones Cryptocurrency Upcoming Movies Premier League Cricket News Latest automobiles Latest Cars Upcoming Cars Latest Bikes Upcoming Tablets
    About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive Download DevBytes Find Cricket Statistics
    Follow us on
    Facebook Twitter Linkedin
    All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2025