DD Urdu is introducing new series based on Saadat Hasan Manto’s works and a musical reality show by Ila Arun
DD Urdu brings in new shows that encapsulate the essence of our heritage, culture and societal issues. The step has been taken in continuation of the revamp activity that was initiated on January 15, 2014. The time band of 6.30 pm to 10 pm has been scheduled for 40 new commissioned programmes.
The shows will cover different genres to appeal to the different brackets of audience. The channel will showcase serial based on the memorable works of Urdu literary stalwart Saadat Hasan Manto produced by Mukta Arts. Some of the fictions to be aired are based on classic Urdu literature like, Bagh-o-Bahar.
Popular genres have also been included. DD Urdu has roped in eminent TV personalities like Parikshit Sahni and Ila Arun who will direct one musical reality show titled Main Khayal Hoon Kisi Aur Ka, Mujhe Sochta Koi Aur Hai.
Other music shows based on devotion, ghazal and patriotic lyrics are scheduled in morning and evening like Naghma-e-Marifat, Sada-e-Watan and Junoon-e-Ghazal, etc will be televised. Four documentary series on science, painting and Urdu poets, two chat shows (one on marginality issues and other on women discourse), one health show, one cookery show, one travel show, one docu-drama named Hindustan Ki Talash written by Salman Khursheed, one literary programme Aaftab-e-Sukhan, one programme for children titled Nasha Masiha are scheduled to give a fresh look to DD Urdu. Other serials like Akhir Kab Tak, Aangan, Firangee and Chiraagh are also to be aired.