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Doordarshan is slated to air a mega historical docu-drama titled ‘Swaraj- Bharat Ke Swatantrata Sangram Ki Samagra Gatha’, outlining India’s freedom struggle from the 15th century onwards.
Speaking on the occasion of the promo launch of the show on Friday, Minister for Information & Broadcasting Anurag Thakur said, “ ‘Swaraj’s promo is a glimpse of Swaraj (self-rule)’s imagination at the time of freedom struggle. This story is going to present the heroic saga through facts.”
The serial will bring to life several aspects of Indian history, while featuring the lives and sacrifices of lesser-known heroes, according to an ANI report from New Delhi.
Popular actor Manoj Joshi plays the role of a narrator (sutradhar) of the serial, which has grand production quality and promises to be a visual treat.
‘Swaraj’ is to be launched on India’s Independence Day eve, on August 14, in Hindi on DD National and, subsequently, in several regional languages for telecast on the regional network of Doordarshan.
Its audio version will be broadcast on the networks of the All India Radio as well.
“The promo is not only a glimpse of what was envisioned during the freedom struggle but it is also a glimpse of what will be the New Doordarshan of New India,” Thakur added.
He said, “From ‘Chitrahar’ to ‘Samachar’, the programmes of DD used to have quality. We will ensure that it is further enhanced in the coming years.”
He appreciated the efforts of the research and advisory team of ‘Swaraj’ for continuing its work despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
He also emphasized that the telecast of the show in 10 languages will amplify its accessibility for all.
“In the 75th year of India’s Independence when the nation is celebrating ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsava’ under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, Doordarshan is also undergoing a major revamp based on the theme of ‘Naye Bharat Ka Naya Doordarshan’ with the launch of a number of new high-quality serials fulfilling its mandate as the Public Service Broadcaster of India,” the Minister said.
