Star TV and Sony take the DD route to bring back Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, Aahat, CID and more

• After Doordarshan decided to air 80’s hits — Ramayan and Mahabharat, the television industry is now set to telecast some of the most popular TV shows — including CID, Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, Khichdi and Aahat.
  
• CID, which is one of the longest running TV shows with 1,547 episodes will be telecaster again from today (April 6).
  
• On the other hand, Star Bharat, which changed its channel tagline to “Bhula De Darr, Khush Rahein Ghar Par,” will telecast its most popular comedy shows — Khichdi and Sarabhai vs Sarabhai.

The 21-day nationwide lockdown has brought back the golden era of television.

After Doordarshan decided to air 80’s hits — Ramayan and Mahabharat, other channels are taking the cue to re-telecast most popular TV shows — including CID, Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, Khichdi and Aahat.

Sony Television has announced re-run of its popular shows CID, Aahat, and Ye Un Dino Ki Baat Hai to engage its viewers during the lockdown period. CID, which is one of the longest running TV shows with 1,547 episodes will be telecasted again from today (April 6).


The actor who played ACP Pradyuman of CID told the Times of India how it will be fun to relive that era. “Our stories were so engaging for people. It was such a good experience for us as actors because we became a large family. The show saw so many actors come and go. It will be fun to relive all of that,” Shivaji Satyam said.


On the other hand, Star Bharat, which changed its channel tagline to “Bhula De Darr, Khush Rahein Ghar Par,” will telcast its most popular comedy shows on television.


“The industry is at loss doesn’t mean that we turn our back in the times when people need us the most. After both the shows were completed, it was never about money. It has always been about goodwill, love and respect. I am happy that both the shows have returned to television while also being available on the OTT platforms. Though there are many who have access to digital platforms, a majority of the population still relies on television,” said Jamnadas Majethia, the producer of the two popular shows Khichdi and Sarabhai vs Sarabhai.


Starting today (April 6), Khichdi and Sarabhai vs Sarabhai would be aired on Star Bharat between 10 am to 12 pm. “After 16 years, Rosesh is coming back again with his poetry to meet you! Watch Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, 6 April onwards, every day at 10 am on Star Bharat,” the channel posted on its official Twitter handle.


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