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<ul><li>The portrayal of <keyword id="6370821" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="hanuman" source="Orion">Hanuman</keyword>, with a beard, without a moustache and dressed in leather, attracted criticism.</li><li>Director Raut said he is "disheartened" by the reaction to the teaser.</li><li>Another scene recalled for some the American blockbuster sci-fi film series "Planet of the Apes".</li></ul> Four months from release and "Adipurush", a big budget adaptation of the Ramayana, is already neck deep in controversy for multiple reasons - the depiction of <keyword id="42776" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="ravana" source="Orion">Ravana</keyword> and Hanuman and also its inferior visual effects. The 1.46-minute teaser of the movie, directed by Om Raut of "Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior" fame, was launched on Sunday in Ayodhya. And the blowback was immediate. Fronted by "Baahubali" star <keyword id="104063" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="prabhas" source="Orion">Prabhas</keyword> who features in the title role as Lord Ram, the multilingual period saga sees <keyword id="333" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="saif-ali-khan" source="Orion">Saif Ali Khan</keyword> play the role of a 10-headed demon king called Lankesh. With a beard, fierce eyes and a buzz cut, this Lankesh seems barbarism personified and many called out the filmmakers for the apparent Islamisation of Ravana. The portrayal of Hanuman, with a beard, without a moustache and dressed in leather, also attracted criticism. As hashtags like #BoycottAdipurush and #BanAdipurush gained speed, Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra on Tuesday warned the makers of the film of legal action if scenes showing Hindu religious figures in the "wrong" way were not removed. "I have seen the teaser of 'Adipurush'. There are objectionable scenes in it," Mishra, who is also the spokesperson of the state government, told reporters in Bhopal. The dresses and look of Hindu deities as seen in the trailer were not acceptable, he said. "Hanuman ji is shown wearing leather, whereas the description (in the scriptures) of the deity's costume is different... These are scenes that hurt religious sentiments. I am writing a letter to Om Raut to remove all such scenes from the film. If not removed, we will consider legal action," Mishra said. Echoing the minister's sentiments, a Twitter user wrote, "Ram and lakshamna wore khadau not leather shoes like the desert civilization people did. Nonsense movie." Director Raut said he is "disheartened" by the reaction to the teaser. "I was disheartened but not surprised because the film is made for a larger medium. You can cut it down to some extent, but can't bring it down to a mobile phone, that's an environment I can't control. "If given a choice, I had never put it on YouTube but that's the need of the hour. We need to put it there so that it reaches a wide audience," Raut told reporters at the media preview of film's 3D trailer on Tuesday. Producer Bhushan Kumar was unavailable for comment despite several attempts by PTI to reach out to him. Many on social media said they were appalled over Saif's appearance as a maniacal Lankesh, saying his look was inspired by Mughal rulers. Some said it bore resemblance to Ranveer Singh's portrayal of Alauddin <keyword id="987836" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="khilji" source="Orion">Khilji</keyword> from Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film "Padmaavat", which came under attack for caricaturing Khilji, complete with kohl lined eyes and viciously attack a hunk of meat. "The makers should have done more research on Ravana. Saif Ali Khan's expressions look absolutely pathetic. Ravana was not a psycho. Saif is acting like he is portraying khilji from padmavat. Mythological movies absolutely need better character understanding (sic)," said a Twitter user. "He (Saif) is looking more like Babar or Aurangzeb or Taimur but certainly not Raavan," added another. The VFX, said others, was a huge letdown for a film that reportedly has a budget of ₹ 500 crore, making it one of the most expensive Indian films ever made. A section of social media seemed both amused and disappointed (#disappointed was trending on Twitter) about the quality of its computer-generated imagery. Generally an expensive affair, CGI is used to create fantastical visual effects in films. "Bruh this is Jaani Dushman levels of CGI. #AdipurushTeaser," said a Twitter post drawing comparison with the 2002 supernatural action thriller film which has attained cult status over the years as a cringe watch. Sharing a still from <keyword id="143564" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="ramanand-sagar" source="Orion">Ramanand Sagar</keyword>'s epic serial "<keyword id="6373819" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="ramayan" source="Orion">Ramayan</keyword>", a tweeple said no big bucks or latest technology could ever level up to the "simplicity" of the classic 1980s Doordarshan show. "No 500 crore budget, No 3d release, Just simplicity. Nothing can ever come close to this #BoycottAdipurush," a tweet read. A specific scene from the teaser where Saif's Lankesh is seen mounted on a bat-like mythical creature with huge flapping wings prompted some people to draw comparisons with "Game of Thrones", the hit American fantasy TV drama famous for its dragons. "Is it just me or do you also notice the pathetic copy of #GameOfThrones that #Adipurush is! The characters are definitely NOT of #Bharat...," said one post. Another scene recalled for some the American blockbuster sci-fi film series "Planet of the Apes". "Copy cat #OmRaut #Adipurush #DisappointingAdipurish," said a user as he put the clips of the promotional materials of the two films. Many shared stills from "Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama", the 1993 animated film which was a Japan-India co-production. Directed by Japanese filmmaker <keyword id="15168281" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="yugo-sako" source="Orion">Yugo Sako</keyword>, it became a favourite of the 1990s generation kids who watched it several times on TV channels during re-runs. "#Adipurush had the golden chance to present us a film on the subject which is dear to everyone but sadly even with the colossal budget and modern technology it couldn't match even 1% of yugo sako's Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama," wrote a Twitter user. This is not the first time Saif has been in trouble for "Adipurush". In an interview to a newspaper in 2020, Saif had said the version of Raavan in "Adipurush" will be "humane". His remarks caused a stir in the not-so-virtual world of social media and the actor issued an apology for his comments, saying it was never his intention to hurt people's sentiments. "I've been made aware that one of my statements during an interview has caused a controversy and hurt people's sentiments. This was never my intention or meant that way. I would like to sincerely apologise to everybody and withdraw my statement," the actor had then said in a statement. 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Teaser lands 'Adipurush' in trouble over depiction of deities, demon king and bad CGI

Doordarshan will be telecasting mythological series "<keyword id="6373819" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="ramayan">Ramayan</keyword>" from Saturday on public demand, Union minister <keyword id="119642" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Prakash-Javadekar">Prakash Javadekar</keyword> said on Friday. Many social media users had demanded the airing of "Ramayan", directed by <keyword id="143564" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Ramanand-Sagar">Ramanand Sagar</keyword>, and Mahabharat, directed by BR Chopra, during the 21-day nationwide lockdown and two days ago, Prasar Bharati CEO Shashi Shekhar said they were working on it. On Friday, Javadekar tweeted about the <keyword id="6355210" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="development">development</keyword>. "Happy to announce that on public demand, we are starting retelecast of 'Ramayana' from tomorrow, Saturday March 28 in DD National, One episode in morning 9 am to 10 am, another in the evening 9 pm to 10 pm. @narendramodi @PIBIndia @DDNational," the Union minister of information and broadcasting wrote on Twitter. The Prasar Bharati CEO thanked Javadekar and the Sagar family for the development in a series of tweets. "Thank you Sir for all your guidance and support in making this happen at this time," Shekhar said. "A dedicated team of DD officers worked through the day yesterday and through the night to make this happen even as they stayed away from home and their families. Kudos to the entire team who worked on a war footing in response to immense demand from the viewers to watch the epic," he added. "Heartfelt thanks to the Sagar Family for this service to the Nation during this moment who took immense effort to mobilise their resources and made available content to Team @ddnational in Mumbai on a war footing," the Prasar Bharati CEO said in another tweet. Based on Lord Ram's life, "Ramayan" was first aired on Doordarshan in 1987 and attained a cult status. It featured Arun Govil in the role of Lord Ram and Deepika Chikhaliya in the role of Sita. It was brought to the screen by Sagar Arts.

Doordarshan brings back 80s superhits - Ramayan and Mahabharat - on popular demand

Meerut, Actor <keyword id="19935807" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="arun-govil" source="keywords">Arun Govil</keyword>, who has been fielded by the BJP from the <keyword id="21103234" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="meerut-lok-sabha" source="keywords">Meerut Lok Sabha</keyword> seat, said he has spent 17 years of his life in the city and was looking forward to serving the people there. The actor, who became a household name after essaying the role of Lord Ram in Ramanand Sagar's "Ramayan", reached Meerut on Tuesday evening and held meetings with the local BJP leaders and office bearers. "I was born here (in Meerut) and spent my childhood here. The first 17 years of my life were spent in Meerut. I was a student of <keyword id="21103233" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="sarasawati-shishu-mandir-school" source="keywords">Sarasawati Shishu Mandir School</keyword> after which I joined the Government Inter college," Govil told reporters after he arrived in the city. Asked what the people of Meerut can expect from him if he wins the election, he said, "Whatever I have done in my life till today was a form of service... This (MP) will be another form of service to the people." In response to a question regarding the Ram temple, Govil said after the consecration ceremony, the entire country and the world have become "rammay". He also praised Prime Minister <keyword id="19895781" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="narendra-modi" source="keywords">Narendra Modi</keyword> for his developmental work and said no one else can match him. After he arrived in Meerut, Govil along with party officials also went to Augharnath Temple, where he performed Jalabhishek of Lord Ashutosh. A large crowd gathered at the temple to catch a glimpse of Govil or take a selfie with him. Later, the BJP candidate reached the Martyrs' Memorial and paid tributes to the fallen soldiers. Govil, however, refused to comment on Congress leader <keyword id="20202422" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="supriya-shrinate" source="keywords">Supriya Shrinate</keyword>'s alleged offensive remarks against actor <keyword id="19941210" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="kangana-ranaut" source="keywords">Kangana Ranaut</keyword> who has been fielded by the BJP from Himachal Pradesh's Mandi Lok Sabha seat. "Don't ask me... Ask her (Ranaut)," Govil said.

Spent my childhood in Meerut, eager to serve its people: Ramayan's Arun Govil

New Delhi, The young contestant <keyword id="133007" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="jaskaran-singh" source="Orion">Jaskaran Singh</keyword>, who became the first crorepati on the 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' season 15, could not win Rs seven crore, as he failed to answer the question on Indian mythology. The 21-year-old Jaskaran, who hails from a small village Khalra, Punjab, which is at the cusp of the Indian border, aspires to become an IAS officer. In the episode 17th of the quiz-based reality show, hosted by megastar Amitabh Bachchan, Jaskaran won the hearts of the actor as well as the audience with his display of knowledge. However, after winning Rs one crore, Jaskaran was not able to answer the Rs seven crore question and he decided to quit the game. Big B lauded his decision to quit the game at the high risk point. The question of Rs 7 crore was: According to the Padma Purana, which king had to live as a tiger for a hundred years due to a deer's curse? The options given were- Kshemadhurti, Dharmadatta, Mitadhvaja and Prabhanjana. After reading the question, Jaskaran said: "Sir I have not heard of the them before. Mythologies such as the Mahabharata or Ramayana are on television. I have watched the shows B. R. Chopra's show Mahabharata and Ramanand Sagar's Ramayana. It's very difficult. I quit." The correct answer was 'Prabhanjana'. Speaking about the answer in detail, Big B said: "It's mentioned in the Puranas, that documents social, cultural, religious, and political views. This story is a part of Padma Purana. It goes like once upon a time, King Prabhanjana killed a deer, when she was feeding her child. The deer got upset and cursed King Prabhanjana to lead a tiger's life for 100 years." 'Kaun Banega Crorepati 15' airs on Sony. --IANS sp/svn

KBC 15 - After winning Rs 1 cr, Jaskaran fails to answer Rs 7 cr question on Indian mythology

Credits: <keyword id="6408304" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="doordarshan">Doordarshan</keyword> <ul><li>Ramanand Sagars popular TV serial '<keyword id="6373819" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="ramayan">Ramayan</keyword>' — which is re-airing on Doordarshan — became the world's most-watched show on April 16 with 7.7 crore viewers. </li><li>Ramayan had nearly 6 times viewers than HBO’s most-watched episode — the finale of Game of Thrones on April 16. </li><li>Ramayan gained 174 million viewers within four days of re-telecast. Whereas, it received more than 500 million views between 28 March and 4 April. </li></ul>Ramanand Sagars popular TV serial 'Ramayan' — which is re-airing on Doordarshan — became the world's most-watched show on April 16 with 7.7 crore viewers, says Doordarshan. <div type="twitter" handle="DDNational" handlename="Doordarshan National" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/936893913650012160/yeaKQaZ5_normal.jpg" favoritecount="18233" retweetcount="5499" status="WORLD RECORD!!Rebroadcast of #Ramayana on #Doordarshan smashes viewership records worldwide, the show becomes most… https://t.co/db5WZi2o79" createdat="1588264140000" id="1255896948474654720"></div> Ramayan had nearly 6 times viewers than HBO’s most-watched episode — the finale of Game of Thrones. . According to Nielsen data,<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/entertainment/the-game-of-thrones-finale-was-hbos-most-watched-episode-of-all-time-even-before-counting-piracy/articleshow/69419749.cms"> an estimated 1.36 crore viewers watched the last episode</a> of GOT. Moreover, this isn't the time Ramayan made a world record . From 1987 to 1988, 'Ramayan' became the most watched serial in the world. Till June 2003, it remained recorded in the Limca Book of Records as "the most watched mythological serial in the world". After India shut itself down to contain the COVID-19 outbreak, Doordarshan brought back all its classics from the eighties to entertain people. Ramayan gained 174 million viewers within four days of re-telecast. Whereas, it received more than 500 million views between 28 March and 4 April. The re-telecast of three-decades-old mythological series Ramayan made DD national the most-watched channel. Its viewership grew 22% within a week (April 4-10), according to rating agency BARC. Apart from Ramayan, Doordarshan brought back its Golden Era shows back on TV — Shaktimaan, Mahabharat, and Byomkesh Bakshi. In fact, DD channels received the highest viewership across genre with 1.9 billion impressions in week 4th and 10th April, said the CARE Rating report. Ramayan was originally broadcast from January 25, 1987 to July 31, 1988. Then, every Sunday, at 9.30 a.m. the show was aired on TV. Interestingly, when the serial started airing in the country for the first time, people used to remain glued to the TV sets. Since there were less TVs at homes then, most of the people used to gather at some neighbour's place to watch 'Ramayan'. (With IANS) See also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/entertainment/news/doordarshan-received-174-million-views-from-four-episode-of-ramayan-in-2-days/articleshow/74964788.cms?upcache=2">Ramayan’s 170 million views from four episodes says India still can’t get over popular mythological shows from the 80s</a>

Ramayan is the most-watched entertainment show in the world, says Doordarshan

More than 20 years after its broadcast, Ramanand Sagar's epic mythological series "<keyword id="951735" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Shri-Krishna">Shri Krishna</keyword>" is all set to make a comeback on <keyword id="6408304" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="doordarshan">Doordarshan</keyword>, the broadcaster announced on Sunday. The show joins other popular epics such as "Ramayan" and "Mahabharat" to be re-run amid the nationwide lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. "Coming soon: 'Shri Krishna'," the post on DD National channel's official handle read. Created, written and directed by Sagar, the series chronicled the life of <keyword id="3198" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Lord-Krishna">Lord Krishna</keyword>. The show was first broadcast on Doordarshan's Metro Channel (DD 2) from 1993, but moved to DD National in 1996. "Shri Krishna" starred actor Sarvadaman D Banerjee as the adult Krishna, while Swwapnil Joshi played the teenage version of the character. The show also starred Deepak Deulkar, Pinky Parikh among others. See also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/dhfls-kapil-and-dheeraj-wadhawan-taken-into-custody-by-cbi-for-role-in-yes-bank-scam-case/articleshow/75388823.cms">DHFL's Kapil and Dheeraj Wadhawan taken into custody by CBI for role in Yes Bank scam case</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/pm-modi-says-indias-fight-against-coronavirus-is-people-driven/articleshow/75387305.cms">PM Modi says India's fight against Coronavirus is 'people-driven'</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/lockdown-may-be-extended-in-covid-19-hit-urban-areas-of-maha/articleshow/75386981.cms">Coronavirus lockdown may extend beyond May 3 in urban areas of Maharashtra</a>

Doordarshan has plans to bring back 'Shri Krishna' after 20 years

Doordarshan is all set to make staying at home more enjoyable for people during the lockdown by bringing its Golden Era shows back on television. The following shows are scheduled for re-telecast 1. <keyword id="120638" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="chanakya">Chanakya</keyword>: 47 episodes, directed by <keyword id="554125" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Chandraprakash-Dwivedi">Chandraprakash Dwivedi</keyword> is planned for daily telecast in the afternoon time bands of DD Bharti from 1st week of April, 2020. 2. Upanishad Ganga: 52 episodes, produced by <keyword id="162673" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Chinmaya-Mission">Chinmaya Mission</keyword> Trust and directed by Dr Chandraprakash Dwivedi, also scheduled for afternoon slots on DD Bharti starting 1st Week of April, 2020. 3. Shaktimaan: the famous serial featuring Mukesh Khanna planned for a 1-hour daily telecast on DD National network from April 2020 at 1 PM. 4. <keyword id="760675" type="ENTERTAINMENT" weightage="20" keywordseo="Shriman-Shrimati">Shriman Shrimati</keyword>: the rib tickling comedy produced by Markand Adhikari is scheduled for a comeback on DD National from April 2020 in the 2 PM slot. 5. Krishna Kali: 18 episodes are scheduled for a daily telecast at 8:30 PM on DD National Ahead of the above television serials, the re-telecast of the following has already begun on March 28, 2020. 1. Ramayan: from the stable of Ramanand Sagar's catalogue comprising 78 episodes(35 minutes each) and 30 episodes(30 minutes each) being telecast on DD National everyday at 9 AM and 9 PM 2. Mahabharat: 97 episodes (45 minutes) is being telecast in the 12 noon and 7 PM slots. 3. Byomkesh Bakshi: 52 episodes telecast for 1 hour daily at 11 am 4. Circus: 19 episodes and featuring <keyword id="6357753" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Shahrukh-Khan">Shahrukh Khan</keyword> is being aired at 8 PM 5. Hum Hain Na: comprising of 60 episodes has been scheduled starting from 28.3.2020 as a daily serial at @10.00pm on DD National Network 6. Tu Tota Main Maina: comprising of 26 episodes has been scheduled as a daily serial from 28.3.2020 everyday @10.30pm on DD National Network. It is further highlighted that it is mandatory for all the DTH/Cable operators to show all the DD Channels as well as Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha Channels as per the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act. Non carriage of these channels is liable for action under Section 11, 12 and 18 of the Act. In case viewers are not able to see the desired DD Channel they can complain about the same to the Station Head of the nearest Doordarshan Kendra or e-mail at ddpb.inform@gmail.com. A letter to this end has been issued by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. --IANS rt/

Shatikmaan, Chanakya and Shrimaan Shrimati to be brought back by Doordarshan

<ul><li>(March 28)Ramayan received 170 million views in four episodes aired over the weekend, the Broadcast Audience Research Council. </li><li>The importance of each episode is so much that the time slot for airing Ramayan was changed on April 3 as it coincided with PM Modi’s special address to the nation.</li><li>Unlike other paid channels, DD Channel is free-to-air and is accessible to a large number of people. </li></ul> Ramayan, three-decades-old TV series, received 170 million views in four shows aired over the weekend, said the Broadcast Audience Research Council. This catapulted the Ramanand Sagar production as the highest watched “serial” in the Hindi general entertainment space ever. In fact, it receives so many eyeballs that the time slot for airing Ramayan was changed on April 3 as it coincided with PM Modi’s special address to the nation. Prasar Bharati didn’t want people to miss a single episode. <div type="twitter" handle="shashidigital" handlename="Shashi Shekhar" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1242408594290561026/mJSWmjfB_normal.jpg" favoritecount="7126" retweetcount="2300" status="Thrilled to share that the re-telecast of RAMAYAN on @ddnational has garnered the highest ever rating for a Hindi G… https://t.co/EnDeOJwOv1" createdat="1585825496000" id="1245668531695308801"></div> <table style="border-width: initial; border-style: none; width: 468pt; table-layout: fixed;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Week Day </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 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</td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">45 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">5.2 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Sunday (March 30) </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Morning </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">40 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">4.7 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Sunday (March 30) </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Evening </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">51 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">6.6 </td></tr></tbody></table>Source: BARC According to Sunil Lulla, BARC’s chief executive, the numbers notched up by the series was a bit surprising and called the move as a “brilliant” one by Prasar Bharati. He said the show will attract advertisers soon Unlike other paid channels, DD Channel is free-to-air and is accessible to a large number of people. As the Covid-19 pandemic is keeping people locked down in their homes,Doordarshan brought back its Golden Era shows back on TV — Shaktimaan, Mahabharat, and Byomkesh Bakshi. In fact, DD channels received a lot of viewership after the introduction of broadcasters like Star and Zee which took over the market. But now, the tables have turned as some of India’s youngest are watching the series and actively debating it on social media. The <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/thelife/news/indian-social-media-finds-a-new-komolika-in-kaikeyi-as-ramayan-fever-catches-on/articleshow/74923893.cms">number of memes and discussion of feminism in the series shows that the novelty factor </a>and its old-world charm has brought it a new set of fans. And, it has changed the brand image of DD as well. In 2019, the total number of viewers on all DD channels was 193 million — a little more than what Ramayan’s four episodes garnered in two days. “Prasar Bharati has subscribed to the services of M/s Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC), India for viewership data of <keyword id="6408304" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="doordarshan">Doordarshan</keyword> (DD) channels. As per BARC data, viewership of <keyword id="438518" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="DD-National">DD National</keyword> channels increased from 15.81 crore in 2018 to 18.31 crore in 2019, while that of DD Regional channels has increased from 15.78 crore in 2018 to 19.33 crore in 2019,” Information &amp; Broadcasting (I&amp;B) minister Prakash Javadekar said in the Lok Sabha. See also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/entertainment/news/list-of-disney-movies-available-on-disney-hotstar/articleshow/74949934.cms">Reset your mood with these feel-good movies live on Disney+ Hotstar from April 3</a>

Ramayan’s 170 million views from four episodes says India still can’t get over popular mythological shows from the 80s

With Ramanand Sagar's popular eighties mythological serial "Ramayan" back on <keyword id="6408304" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="doordarshan">Doordarshan</keyword>, the Indian audience has got a chance to revisit the epic story all over again. The show has set off social media discussion, too. The discussion over the past 24 hours or so has taken a gender-based turn with some viewers calling queen <keyword id="659626" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Kaikeyi">Kaikeyi</keyword> a b**ch and hurling abuses at her maid <keyword id="261938" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Manthara">Manthara</keyword>. As the badmouthing continued, these two characters incidentally kept trending on Twitter. There has been a debate centred on the feminism quotient in the show, too. While some users felt "Ramayan" did not mete out fair treatment to its female characters, others felt the storyline champions women's empowerment. Hailing the storyline as an instance of women's empowerment, a viewer tweeted: "We were so progressive even 7000 yrs back, its amazing. <keyword id="6427654" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="sita">Sita</keyword> was very intelligent &amp; warrior woman. Kaikeyi wasnt only a warrior, she was Saarthi of King Dashrath in Devasur sangram, which was not at all an easy task. True women empowerment. #Ramayan" Another viewer shared: "Seeing Ramayan today, I am reminded of first female drivers were from India. Kaikeyi and Satyabhama." Still others reminded that Kaikeyi was no pushover as a character. "Ramayana and equality. Guys, remember that Kaikeyi was the first woman in combat," a user tweeted. However, not everyone feels that the story upholds "women's empowerment", and not everyone shared kind words for the antagonist Kaikeyi. A viewer opined: "Kaikeyi was a class A b**ch, wasn't she? Asking for her son to be crowned king was alright, but sending Ram to exile was evil at a whole new level. Don't bash me, I won't take it back!" <div type="image" title="BI Exclusive toon" msid="74923928" hostid="261"></div>

 Another viewer expressed: "Kaikeyi was the most unfortunate character in the entire epic. Poor lady loved Ram more than her own son, went to battle for her King, was also probably the most intelligent of the Queens &amp; yet, in 1 moment of clouded thinking, she ruined it for everyone. What a beautiful lesson!" Still another said: "A woman can make or distroy a home. Perfect example - kaikeyi" While one viewer declared that Kaikeyi was a pseudo feminist, several others protested. "Kaikeyi was the first pseudo feminist. #Ramayan," opined the viewer. "Kaikeyi is a good example that a woman can ruin man's life even without Pseudo feminism. #Ramayana #Ayodhyakaand," said the viewer. A social media user made an interesting observation saying "Ramayan" would have had a different perspective altogether if it was penned from the viewpoint of any of the female characters. The tweet reads: "Have you ever not wondered how the story would have unfolded in its own different indifferent manner if the pen was given to Kaikeyi or Manthara, to Urmila or Kaushalya, to Surpnakha or Mandodari?" It has just been a few days since Doordarshan started airing "Ramayan", and one thing is clear: more than three decades later, the show has lost none of its power to remain a talking point, any which way. SEE ALSO:<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/data-of-coronavirus-patients-state-wise-in-india/articleshow/74669748.cms">Coronavirus cases in India state wise</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/science/health/news/coronavirus-myths-and-facts-here-are-some-rumours-about-covid-19-that-arent-true/articleshow/74487962.cms">Coronavirus myths and facts</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/science/health/news/coronavirus-dos-and-donts-for-protection-against-convid-19/articleshow/74475858.cms">Do’s and Don’ts for protection against COVID-19</a>

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