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Revision as of 14:59, 6 February 2009

DD Metro
Country India
NetworkDoordarshan
HeadquartersNew Delhi & Mumbai
Programming
Language(s)Hindi
Ownership
OwnerPrasar Bharati

DD Metro also known as DD 2 was Doordarshan's Hindi language general entertainment channel. At the time, DD Metro was on air, the channel was kept as a terrestrial channel, instead of exclusive satellite channel. However, it was available on many of the cable operators in India.[1] On November 3,2003, the Prasar Bharati Corporation replaced DD Metro channel with their new news channel, DD News.[2]

DD Metro programming was consisted of many genres' of television programmes, including family dramas boasting female protagonists, comedy series, reality shows, and others. DD Metro also telecast some of the top Indian television programmes from its sister channel, DD National. In addition, DD Metro was also known for dubbing the most popular Hollywood movies into Hindi language.[3]

Shows

Note:Following is a list of shows that were broadcast on DD Metro channel at the time it was on-air. Most of these shows have also been re-aired on other Indian television channels.

See also

References

  1. ^ "DD Metro to stay terrestrial channel". Business Line. 2002-06-11.
  2. ^ "News channel to replace DD Metro: Prasar Bharati". Indian Express. 2002.
  3. ^ "DD Metro to air dubbed Hollywood films". Indian Television Dot Com. 2002.