It was first made in 1986, and re-telecast on other channels subsequently. "Malgudi Days", one of the most popular shows on Doordarshan, was based on the works of R.K.
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Govind Nihalani's "Tamas" in 1987 was based on an eponymous book by Sahitya Akademi winner Bhishma Sahni and acclaimed filmmaker Shyam Benegal's "Katha Sagar" depicted short stories by renowned writers like Rabindranath Tagore, Leo Tolstoy and Anton Chekov among others.īenegal's 53-episode series "Bharat Ek Khoj" was also based on Jawaharlal Nehru's book Discovery Of India.Īctress-turned-producer Manju Singh, known for playing Amol Palekar's sister in "Golmaal", also brought short stories to TV with "Ek Kahani". In the past too, many directors and producers took inspiration from books for popular TV shows. They feel since I have written the story, I will be able to add authenticity to it," added Rathod. "They always consult me regarding the set up and portrayal of characters. Writers maintain the channels are taking care to stick to their original stories. I knew this will help my work in reaching out to more people rather than just Gujaratis," said Rathod. When he told me he wants to present my stories in Hindi, I was very happy. "Vipul is from my district and he is aware of my work. Similarly, Gujarat-based Shahabuddin Rathod was approached by Vipul Shah, co-founder of production house Optimystix. I think it's a very healthy practice that novels are being converted into shows as writers get a wider platform and more readership," Sharma told IANS on phone from Mumbai. She bought the rights of the book and asked me to script the show. But Ektaji called me and told me she wants to make a show on my novel 'Vijay Aur Keshav Pandit'. Ved Prakash Sharma is scripting "Keshav Pandit" himself after being approached by producer Ekta Kapoor. Either they buy the rights of the book or engage the author to script the work to avoid straying from the theme. It is mostly producers or channel officials who approach writers to convert their work into a TV show. The two shows have boosted SAB's TRPs like never before. "Taarak Mehta Ka." is based on Gujarati journalist Taarak Mehta's popular column "Duniya Ne Undha Chasma" and "Lapataganj" is a take-off on the writings of renowned Hindi satirist Sharad Joshi. Their upcoming comedy "Papad Pol - Shahabuddin Rathod Ki Rangeen Duniya" is based on stories by reputed Gujarati humorist and stand-up comedian Shahabuddin Rathod. We are always on the lookout for concepts that are refreshing and fit into our agenda of pure family entertainment," Kapoor told IANS.Īmong all the entertainment channels, SAB TV is hosting the maximum shows based on literary works. But some books have an edge which works well with the audience. "We have always believed in bringing fresh stories to the small screen - whether through original ideas or literary material. "Books offer a wide variety of fresh and never seen before concepts for television," says Anooj Kapoor, executive vice president and business head, SAB TV. Zee TV's "Keshav Pandit" is inspired by Ved Prakash Sharma's novel "Vijay Aur Keshav Pandit".
They include "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah" and "Lapataganj" - both on SAB TV.
Some of the shows currently being shown are screen adaptation of books or short stories. All these were based on literary works and, after a long gap, Indian television is again witnessing serials based on stories by noted Hindi as well as regional writers. New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) Remember "Wagle Ki Duniya", "Bharat Ek Khoj", "Hasratein" and other such fascinating television serials.
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