A thought-worthy show even today: Malgudi Days
A couple of decades ago, which is usually termed as the 90s era, a period that most of us long for, whereas the 70s & 80s have a peculiar significance of their own. Thinking of it, we walk back to that age and surely begin to recollect vast visuals that are nothing but our childhood memories. Comprising numerous moments and incidents associated with a person, place, food, occasions, occurrences, entertainment, leisure, and much more. Out of which, one tends to stay closer to nostalgic pleasures. Everybody gossipped about Ramayana, Tarang, Jungle-Book, and Shaktiman, enjoying them with breakfasts and favorite foods. Among these gems, there lies one such piece of art named Malgudi Days.
Malgudi Days, an Indian television series initiated in 1986, was produced in both English (initial 13 episodes) and Hindi (all 54 episodes). It is based on the story collection by R. K. Narayan. The series was helmed by Kannada actor and director Shankar Nag, with Carnatic musician L. Vaidyanathan providing the score and R. K. Narayan’s younger brother, renowned cartoonist R. K. Laxman, serving as the sketch artist. Film producer T.S. Narasimhan spearheaded the production. In 2006, a revival of the series occurred, featuring 15 additional episodes directed by Kavitha Lankesh.
‘Malgudi Days’, is fictionally based on the pre-independence era, taking back to get a glimpse of the thoughtfulness and generosity of old schools. Making one question their shortcomings in contribution towards their own life and substantially towards others. It always leaves one confounded after watching such meaningful contentment of simplicity and emotions.
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