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'''DD Metro''' also known as '''DD 2''' was an Indian [[free-to-air]] [[television channel]]. It was launched in 1984 as DD2 in Delhi as an alternative to [[DD National]]. Later, it increased its coverage area by expanding to Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai. In 1993, the channel was rebranded as DD Metro.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.blonnet.com/2002/06/11/stories/2002061102600300.htm|title=DD Metro to stay terrestrial channel|publisher=Business Line|date=2002-06-11}}</ref> On 3 November 2003, the [[Prasar Bharati]] Corporation replaced DD Metro with their new news channel, [[DD News]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/oldstory.php?storyid=27457|title=News channel to replace DD Metro: Prasar Bharati|publisher=Indian Express|year=2002}}</ref> |
'''DD Metro''' also known as '''DD 2''' was an Indian [[free-to-air]] [[television channel]]. It was launched in 1984 as DD2 in Delhi as an alternative to [[DD National]]. Later, it increased its coverage area by expanding to Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai. In 1993, the channel was rebranded as DD-2 Metro.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.blonnet.com/2002/06/11/stories/2002061102600300.htm|title=DD Metro to stay terrestrial channel|publisher=Business Line|date=2002-06-11}}</ref> On 3 November 2003, the [[Prasar Bharati]] Corporation replaced DD Metro with their new news channel, [[DD News]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/oldstory.php?storyid=27457|title=News channel to replace DD Metro: Prasar Bharati|publisher=Indian Express|year=2002}}</ref> |
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DD Metro programming consisted of many genres of television programmes, including family dramas boasting women as main characters, comedies, [[reality TV]] shows and others. The channel's prime-time shift [[Metro Gold]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://tellyawards.indiantelevision.com/y2k1/sponsors/9ind.htm|title=DD Metro's Golden Time "9 Gold"|publisher=Indian Express|year=2001}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/businessline/2000/09/18/stories/101844a4.htm|title=9 Gold On DD Metro|publisher=The Hindu|year=2000}}</ref> was a landmark in [[Television in India|Indian television history]], and it replaced [[Star Plus]] as the top Hindi-language entertainment channel in 2000 and 2001.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://tellyawards.indiantelevision.com/y2k1/winner.htm|title=DD Metro Grabbed No.1 position: India Tele Awards|publisher=Indian Express|year=2001}}</ref> DD Metro also used to broadcast some TV series from its sister channel, [[DD National]]. In addition, DD Metro was also known for [[Dubbing (filmmaking)|dubbing]] popular [[Hollywood]] movies into Hindi.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k2/oct/oct184.htm|title=DD Metro to air dubbed Hollywood films|publisher=Indian Television Dot Com|year=2002}}</ref> |
DD Metro programming consisted of many genres of television programmes, including family dramas boasting women as main characters, comedies, [[reality TV]] shows and others. The channel's prime-time shift [[Metro Gold]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://tellyawards.indiantelevision.com/y2k1/sponsors/9ind.htm|title=DD Metro's Golden Time "9 Gold"|publisher=Indian Express|year=2001}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/businessline/2000/09/18/stories/101844a4.htm|title=9 Gold On DD Metro|publisher=The Hindu|year=2000}}</ref> was a landmark in [[Television in India|Indian television history]], and it replaced [[Star Plus]] as the top Hindi-language entertainment channel in 2000 and 2001.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://tellyawards.indiantelevision.com/y2k1/winner.htm|title=DD Metro Grabbed No.1 position: India Tele Awards|publisher=Indian Express|year=2001}}</ref> DD Metro also used to broadcast some TV series from its sister channel, [[DD National]]. In addition, DD Metro was also known for [[Dubbing (filmmaking)|dubbing]] popular [[Hollywood]] movies into Hindi.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k2/oct/oct184.htm|title=DD Metro to air dubbed Hollywood films|publisher=Indian Television Dot Com|year=2002}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 12:35, 1 September 2019
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Network | Doordarshan |
| Headquarters | New Delhi |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Hindi |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Prasar Bharati |
DD Metro also known as DD 2 was an Indian free-to-air television channel. It was launched in 1984 as DD2 in Delhi as an alternative to DD National. Later, it increased its coverage area by expanding to Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai. In 1993, the channel was rebranded as DD-2 Metro.[1] On 3 November 2003, the Prasar Bharati Corporation replaced DD Metro with their new news channel, DD News.[2]
DD Metro programming consisted of many genres of television programmes, including family dramas boasting women as main characters, comedies, reality TV shows and others. The channel's prime-time shift Metro Gold[3][4] was a landmark in Indian television history, and it replaced Star Plus as the top Hindi-language entertainment channel in 2000 and 2001.[5] DD Metro also used to broadcast some TV series from its sister channel, DD National. In addition, DD Metro was also known for dubbing popular Hollywood movies into Hindi.[6]
Programming
- Aane Wala Pal
- Ab Ayega Mazaa
- Ajnabi
- Alif Laila
- Betaal Pachisi
- Byomkesh Bakshi
- Chandrakanta
- Dallas
- Dekh Bhai Dekh
- Deewar[7]
- Didi's Comedy Show
- Duck Tales
- Ek Raja Ek Rani
- Flop Show
- Fraggle Rock
- Full Tension
- Giant Robo
- He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
- Hello Inspector
- Imtihaan
- Jai Hanuman
- Jannat
- Junior G
- Junoon
- Kash-m-kash
- Kinare Milte Hai
- Knight Rider
- Lajwaab Talent Show
- Maan
- Mahashakti
- Meri Mrs. Chanchala
- A Mouthful of Sky
- Nukkad[8]
- Nyaay
- Papa[7]
- Raja Aur Rancho
- Sea Hawks
- Shri Krishna
- Shriman Shrimati
- Street Hawk
- Superhuman Samurai Syber-Squad
- Superhit Muqabla
- Talespin
- Telematch
- Teletubbies
- Tiger
- Tu Tu Main Main
- Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi[8]
- Zabaan Sambhalke
- Zamana Badal Gaya
See also
References
- ^ "DD Metro to stay terrestrial channel". Business Line. 11 June 2002.
- ^ "News channel to replace DD Metro: Prasar Bharati". Indian Express. 2002.
- ^ "DD Metro's Golden Time "9 Gold"". Indian Express. 2001.
- ^ "9 Gold On DD Metro". The Hindu. 2000.
- ^ "DD Metro Grabbed No.1 position: India Tele Awards". Indian Express. 2001.
- ^ "DD Metro to air dubbed Hollywood films". Indian Television Dot Com. 2002.
- ^ a b "Slew of new soaps on DD Metro from today". Indian Television Dot Com. 31 March 2003.
- ^ a b "DD Metro to have a new look by end of this year - Exchange4media". Indian Advertising Media & Marketing News – exchange4media.