TV goes retro on Republic Day

TV goes retro on Republic Day

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SaharaOne Television is all set to re-create the magic of one of the most loved TV serials of yesteryears, 'Buniyaad' in a glossier, colour-corrected avatar. The channel will re-launch the mother of all soaps on the 26th of January at 8. PM

The classic showcased the talent of actors like Alok Nath, Anita Kanwar, Kanwaljeet, Kulbhushan Kharbhanda, Vijyendra Ghatge, Kiran Juneja and many others. Shown in the good-old days of Doordarshan, 'Buniyaad' produced by Sippy Films, ruled the TV sets

The popularity of 'Buniyaad' was unrivalled by any other show in its time and the characters like Lajoji and Master Haveliram became a part of tellylore. The serial that premiered in 1986 was about a displaced Punjabi family yet it appealed to all Indians across regions, age and gender.

The serial was based on the partition of India and was one of the earliest TV serials in Indian television history to have lavish sets and overwhelming drama. Directed by Ramesh Sippy and written by Manohar Shyam Joshi, 'Buniyaad' is the story of Master Haveliram, an honest man of principles, who has chosen the noble profession of teaching as a way to contribute to the society.

He comes across the beautiful Lajoji, an innocent girl and falls in love with her. They get married and have three sons and a daughter. This is the time when the partition of India takes place. 'Buniyaad' is the story of the trials and tribulations that Master Haveliram and his family experience during this tremulous phase.