DD Metro

DD Metro
Launched	May 1, 1984
Closed	November 3, 2003
Network	Doordarshan
Owned by	Prasar Bharati
Picture format	480i (SDTV), 576i (SDTV)
Country	India
Language	Hindi
Broadcast area	National
Headquarters	New Delhi Mumbai & Ahmedabad
Formerly called	DD-2
Replaced by	DD News
Sister channel(s)	DD National & DD Sports
Timeshift service	Metro Gold
Website	http://www.ddindia.gov.in/

DD Metro also known as DD 2 was Doordarshan's Hindi language general entertainment channel. At the time, DD Metro was on air, the channel was kept as a terrestrial channel, instead of exclusive satellite channel. However, it was available on many of the cable operators in India.^[1] On November 3, 2003, the Prasar Bharati Corporation replaced DD Metro channel with their new news channel, DD News.^[2]

DD Metro programming was consisted of many genres' of television programmes, including family dramas boasting female protagonists, comedy series, reality shows, and others. DD Metro also telecast some of the top Indian television programmes from its sister channel, DD National. In addition, DD Metro was also known for dubbing the most popular Hollywood movies into Hindi language.^[3]

Programming

Note:Following is a list of programmes that were broadcast on DD Metro channel at the time it was on-air. Most of these shows have also been re-aired on other Indian television channels.

Aaghaat Aaj Tak Aane Wala Pal Aap Ki Taarif Adaa Ajnabi Ali Baba Aur 40 Chor All the Best Apas Mein Azad Bachchon Ki Adalat Bandhan Baton Baton Mein Bhabhi Maa Captain House Dard Dekh Bhai Dekh Didi's Comedy Show Dil Chahata Hai Dhun Dhamaka Duniya Ki Sai Kar Lo Ek Aur Ek Gyarah Ek Raja Ek Rani Ekka Begum Badshah Full Tension Galli Galli Sim Sim

Gumrah Hello Bombay Hello Inspector Hindustani IBP Ustad Idhar Kamaal Udhar Dhamaal Imtihaan Inteha Jaane Bhi Do Paaro Juban Sambhal ke Jeevan Ke Pal Do Pal Junoon Kabhi Yeh Kabhi Woh Kaliren Khabrein Bollywood Ki Khatta Meetha Khushboo Kismat Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai Kuntee Lajwaab Talent Show Laut Aao Mera Humsafar Millennium Woman Mr. Dhansukh Musibat Bolkey Aayee Music Station Nyay

Padosan Peecha Karo Raja Aur Rancho Rajani Rozana Saahil Saat Rang Sharat Ke Sang Saath Saath Sahara Sainik Sapnay Saraab Sea Hawks Shriman Shrimati Strivers & Achievers Superhit Muqabla Sweekar Hai Mujhe Tere Ghar Ke Samne The Great Swan The Restaurant Show The Trap Tiger Wanderlust India Zabaan Sambhalke Zamana Badal Gaya

See also

• Doordarshan Network
• DD National
• List of television stations in India

References

1. ^ "DD Metro to stay terrestrial channel". Business Line. 2002-06-11. http://www.blonnet.com/2002/06/11/stories/2002061102600300.htm. 
2. ^ "News channel to replace DD Metro: Prasar Bharati". Indian Express. 2002. http://www.indianexpress.com/oldstory.php?storyid=27457. 
3. ^ "DD Metro to air dubbed Hollywood films". Indian Television Dot Com. 2002. http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k2/oct/oct184.htm. 

External links

• Doordarshan Network Official Site