It has been 60 glorious years of Doordarshan channel. There are so many memories attached to the television service provider. Especially, to the 90s kids. What Netflix is for the millennial today, Doordarshan was everything back then! And no one can take away those memories from us. On the fantastic occasion of the 60th anniversary of Doordarshan, Twitterati is getting all nostalgic as they recall the beautiful journey of the TV channel. From Rangoli to Shaktimaan to Vikram Betal and so many cricket matches, Tweeple is thanking the DD channel for helping the 90s kids to create so many beautiful memories. Mahabharat, Dekh Bhai Dekh, Malgudi Days - The Unforgettable Classic Shows of the ’90s. 

Established on September 15, 1959, Doordarshan is India’s first service provider. Marking the 60 years of this beautiful journey, the state-owned network has released a series of videos highlighting its iconic shows over the years. India’s first Cricket World Cup victory in 1983 was also live-streamed on Doordarshan. Although, the channel could not beam the entire match, it was a major experience that will be fixed to the Indian’s minds.

Doordarshan Shared Glimpses of Iconic Shows:

Twitter Gets Nostalgic:

Happy 60th Doordarshan:

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We can never thank enough to DD channel for giving us so many amazing memories. People in India will always remain grateful to Doordarshan. The simplicity of the channel is still the same. It continues to provide balanced, entertaining and informative broadcasting. Happy 60th birthday Doordarshan!

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