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| DD turns fifty, celebrates with Dr Rahman | | | Agencies
New Delhi, Aug 12: The country's first television network, Doordarshan, celebrated its Golden Jubilee at the Siri Fort complex in the capital.
The celebrations, launched yesterday, will continue till the 2010 Commonwealth Games.
Speaking on the occasion, Mrs Aruna Sharma, Director General, Doordarshan said, “the country’s first TV network turns fifty in September. DD is today facing problems of cable operators not sticking to the mandatory showing of DD channels. However, the network plans to increase its visibility and go digital in remote areas.’’
The guest of honour, music maestro A R Rahman, said, ‘My association with DD Madras Kendra goes back to the Madras Telugu Academy’s show, ‘Spirit Of Unity’ that was telecast on the network in the early 90’s. ’ Oscar winner Rahman recalled that he had composed the show’s title track and won the national award for it. Prior to this, he appeared on shows like Wonder Balloons on Madras Doordarshan channel.
A glittering music concert, inaugurated by Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni, maneuvered the celebration forward. Congratulating Doordarshan for its fifty years, Ms Soni said Doordarshan had given the countrymen their first television viewing experience and had a wide reach. It had entertained viewers with all genres and will continue to succeed.
The concert witnessed Kailash Kher and his band Kailasa belting out chart topping Rahman songs from movies like Rang De Basanti and Swades and enthralling the gathering. Kher said these songs were chosen keeping also in mind the proximity of the day to Independence Day.
Hindustani classical performances by the students of K M Music Conservatory, Rahman’s music school in Chennai, saw the audience cheering for them throughout.
While Hariharan (Rahman’s associate since his debut movie, Roja), renowned drummer Sivamani and playback singer Sadhna Sargam sang his numbers, the musical genius weaved magic with the piano.
The musical medley, strung like a necklace of pearls, held the audience in rapt attention and concluded with Rahman thanking Doordarshan for their association.
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