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Swaraj (TV series)

Swaraj (transl. Self-rule)[1][2][3] is an Indian historical TV series aired on DD National from 14 August 2022.[4] With this serial, Doordarshan again tried to bring alive the tales of courage of more than 550 freedom fighters. It is a Government of India project and produced by Contiloe Pictures.[5][6] It is Digitally Available on Amazon Prime Video.[7]

It has been dubbed in English, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Gujarati, Oriya, Bengali, Assamese and was broadcast on Doordarshan's regional channels from 20 August.[8]

Synopsis

The series showcases India's historical journey from 1498 when Vasco da Gama first reached India to 1947 when India achieved independence.

Cast

Narrator

Main cast

Recurring cast

Episode list

Production

Swaraj was regarded as the most expensive TV show of DD national with a budget ₹55 lakh 46 thousand per episode.[5]

Release

The shooting of the series began in June 2020 in India. Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi widely promoted the show.[13] The audio version of the serial broadcast on All India Radio network. The Swaraj serial was officially launched on August 5, 2022 by Shri Amit Shah, who is the Union Minister for Home & Cooperation, along with Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, who is the Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting, and Dr. L. Murugan, who is the Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting.[2] It premeried on 14 August 2022 on DD National.

Awards and nominations

References

  1. ^ "Doordarshan's new series Swaraj to narrate India's untold stories and historical journey from 1498 to 1947". Firstpost. 8 June 2022. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
  2. ^ a b ANI (16 July 2022). "Anurag Thakur launches promo of upcoming Doordarshan series 'Swaraj'". ThePrint. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
  3. ^ Cariappa, Anuj (15 July 2022). "New DD for a new India: Swaraj, a 75-episode series on Indian history to air soon, promo launched today". www.oneindia.com. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
  4. ^ "Swaraj Serial to be telecast in Binge watch mode on DD National". pib.gov.in. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  5. ^ a b "Doordarshan's Swaraj is made on a budget of Rs 50 crore, yet lacks in TRP". India Today. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  6. ^ "DD's historical series on Swaraj to commence on August 14". The Indian Express. 13 August 2022. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
  7. ^ "i&b minister anurag thakur launches swaraj series on ott platform". Business Standard. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  8. ^ "DD National Launches Swaraj". The Times of India. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
  9. ^ "Randheer Rai makes a TV comeback to play the role of revolutionary leader Rash Behari Bose, says 'I just couldn't say no to the role'". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
  10. ^ "Balika Vadhu fame Ashwat Kanth Sharma to play freedom fighter Bhagat Singh on TV screen; says, 'I'm super excited'". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 29 October 2023. {{cite news}}: Check |url= value (help)
  11. ^ "Raajvir Siingh: I don't fear being out of sight". The Times of India. 12 August 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
  12. ^ "Actor Aamir Rafiq talks about his character in the upcoming show Swaraj". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
  13. ^ "Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi urges citizens to watch serial 'Swaraj' on freedom struggle". ThePrint. 28 August 2022. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
  14. ^ "CONGRATULATIONS! Indian Telly Awards: Here is the list of WINNING talents from the industry who have reigned on the hearts of the audience this year, check out". Tellychakkar.com. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
  15. ^ "Indian Telly Awards 2023". www.indiantellyawards.com. Retrieved 8 September 2023.

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