Rangoli (TV series)
| Rangoli | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Music |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Hindi |
| Production | |
| Running time | 60 minutes (with commercials) |
| Production companies | |
| Original release | |
| Network | DD National |
| Release | 1988 – present |
Rangoli is an Indian music television series which airs on DD National every Sunday morning.[1] The word literally means a decoration of colors. The show is produced by Doordarshan. A few seasons were also produced by Creative Eye Limited.[2] Same language subtitling is used in the show to improve literacy in rural areas.[3]
History[edit]
Rangoli first aired in 1988 and was widely watched in the 1990s. It was popular even outside India, especially in places like the Middle East or the United States, which had a large number of people of Indian origin.
In 1997, both Chitrahaar and Rangoli went back to private producers, with Chitrahaar going to Amit Khanna of Plus Channel and Rangoli to Dheeraj Kumar of Creative Eye.[4]
In 2014, it became the highest rated programme with the highest TVM - 4, during the 8.00 am to 9.00 am slot on Sunday creating a record.[5]
During its first few seasons, the show was hosted by Bollywood actress Hema Malini.[6] The show was also hosted by television actress Shweta Tiwari, Prachi Shah and Neetu Chandra. In July 2019, the show was hosted by Surveen Chawla.[7] Since August 2019, Madhoo is hosting the show.[8]
Hosts[edit]
- Hema Malini[9]
- Sharmila Tagore[9]
- Mayuri Kango[10]
- Inder Kumar[10]
- Prachi Shah
- Jaya Bhattacharya
- Shweta Tiwari
- Sara Khan[11]
- Swara Bhaskar[9]
- Neetu Chandra[12]
- Surveen Chawla[7]
- Hrishitaa Bhatt
- Madhoo[13]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Regular programme contribution for DD National by DDK Mumbai". Doordarshan. Retrieved 9 July 2012.
- ^ "Rangoli will be handed over to pvt producers again". The Times of India. Retrieved 9 July 2012.
- ^ "Karaoke, puppets and women's lib: the new literacy". Hindustan Times. 8 September 2009. Retrieved 9 July 2012.
- ^ "Two top programmes on DD1, Chitrahaar and Rangoli, go back to private producers".
- ^ "DD National's 'Rangoli' still a favourite". 8 July 2014.
- ^ "Interview with Hema Malini". E-Pao!. Retrieved 9 July 2012.
- ^ a b "दूरदर्शन के शो 'रंगोली' की होस्ट बनीं सुरवीन चावला" (in Hindi). Retrieved 17 July 2018.
- ^ "RANGOLI IN NEW AVTAAR WITH MADHU | Doordarshan". doordarshan.gov.in. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
- ^ a b c "Swara Bhaskar to host Doordarshan's Rangoli". Hans India. 2 November 2015. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
- ^ a b "Rangoli, a musical programme on film songs airing on Doordarshan, will be donning a new look after the Dheeraj Kumar promoted Creative Eye struck a deal with the national broadcaster to produce and market the programme". indiantelevision.com. 6 April 2001. Retrieved 24 February 2019.
- ^ "Sara Khan replaces Shweta Tiwari in DD National's 'Rangoli'". The Times of India. 3 May 2013. Retrieved 9 September 2018.
- ^ "Swara Bhaskar bids adieu to DD National's 'Rangoli'". The Times of India. 15 May 2017. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
- ^ "RANGOLI IN NEW AVTAAR WITH MADHU PROMO" – via www.youtube.com.