Saarrthi Krishna in Tirupati Balaji

DD's Shree Tirupati Balaji set to tug hearts



Doordarshan in association with Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, Tirupati has launched their mega serial Shree Tirupati Balaji. The serial is scheduled to be telecast daily at 7.30 am from August. Doordarshan (Prasar Bharati) in association with Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, Tirupati has launched an ambitious project-a mega serial Shree Tirupati Balaji directed by Dharmesh Tiwari who is known for his long association with mythological serials and films, moreso as Naarad. The mega serial will be telecast every day at 7.30 am featuring live inputs from Tirupati Mandir beginning August. The muhurat of the serial was graced by the Union Minister of State for Mines Subbarami Reddy. Speaking on the ocassion Reddy said that this mega serial will help reach the message and mythology of Lord Venkatesh in great detail to the people of northern India where he is called Balaji. About three crore devotees visit the Tirupati Temple which receives Rs 800 crore annually from devotees, the minister said. Prasar Bharati Chief Executive Officer (CEO) K S Sarma said the Rs 12 crore project will be shared for cost and profit by Tirupati Devasthan Trust and Doordarshan in 65:35 ratio. The serial is expected to run more than 365 days daily creating a record of its own in history of mythological mega serial. The serial has Rajesh Sringarpure and Anuradha Lutharia playing the lead roles of Vishnu and Laxmi. Screen visits the set ofShree tTirupati Balaji nd finds out what heaven looks like. A brief talk with director Dharmesh Tiwari, Daman Mann who plays Indra and Nirmal Bali who essays the role of Hiranya Kashyap the Rakshasha who conquers Indralok.

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Opening Scenes... Once Sage Narada came to visit his father who is Brahma. Brahma was worried that man was falling prey to his animal instincts during Kaliyuga. So sage Narada met some sages who were commencing a great sacrifice to mnimize the evil influence. Narada asked the sages who the presiding deity was to be. After much debate it was agreed that Sage Bhrigu undertake the difficult task of finding out who the most 'Satvic' (pure) in nature is amongst the Divine Trio, so that he could enjoy the honor of becoming the presiding deity. Bhrigu Rishi went to the court of Brahma first of all. The latter did not accord the respect that he should have to Bhrigu Rishi's visit. In fact Brahma got annoyed at the fact that Bhrigu Rishi had entered the palace without waiting for his permission. Bhrigu Rishi's next visit was to Shivji. The latter was peeved with Bhrigu Rishi for having come to his private chamber, at an inappropriate time. Bhrigu Rishi had felt insulted by both Brahma's and Shivji's attitude. Next Bhrigu Rishi proceeded to the Ocean of Milk where Vishnu was reclining on His serpentine bed. Bhrigurishi angrily kicked upon the chest of Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu apologised for hurting Bhrigu's feet as the latter had hit against the Lord's iron-like chest! Lord Vishnu's humility brought tears to Bhrigu Rishi's eyes. Bhrigu Rishi concluded that Lord Vishnu was undoubtedly more Satvic (pure) than Brahma and Mahesh.Lord Vishnu was lauded for His magnanimity. However Goddess Laxmi felt humiliated and insulted, since Bhrigu Rishi had kicked Lord Vishnu on His chest and the chest of Vishnu is MahaLaxmi's abode. She left Vaikuntha (Heaven) and her Lord in dismay. As soon as Goddess Laxmi left , all beauty departed with her. Lord Vishnu could not bear to live in Vaikuntha for a moment longer. He walked through half of the world without food or water. He finally reached the serpentine hills of Sheshaadri (A hill in Tirumala). It felt like home. Lord Vishnu found an anthill. He entered a cave-like hole and sat there to meditate. Dharmesh Tiwari
He started his film career with a Bhojpuri film Jahan Bahe Ganga Ki Dhar and has done several films including Ramesh Behl's Jawani Boney Kapoor's Judaai, Loafer and Hulchul. He has directed several mythological serials like Shivmahapuran, Gayatri, Hey Ram (T.Series), Ramayan and Vishnupuran for BR Films, Shri Krishna Leela in Malayalam, Tamil, Telegu, Hindi and other Indian languages and Bhrigu Rishi for Balaji Teleserials. He has also directed mythological films like Sant Gyaneshwar and Jai Jwala and has played Naarad in umpteen films. He has held the coveted post of General Secretary if Cine & TV Artistes Association and is currently the president of All India Confederation. Why did you think of making a serial on Lord Balaji?
The times and life of Lord Balaji has a lot to give us in today's times. We can inculcate a lot of good vibes from it. The serial will highlight the uniqueness of this avatar of Maha Vishnu as Balaji. In this avatar Lord Vishnu leaves Vaikunt to be on earth to protect mankind from the evil effects of this present period, the Kalyug. Were you approached by the producers on your past merits?
As you may be aware that I have directed serials based on Ramayan, Mahabharata, Shivpuran, Vishnupuran etc. It may be a blessing from the Gods who wanted me to round off with with a serial on Shree Tirupati Balaji. Will you take any cinematic liberties with the incidents?
No, I will ahere to the original story and dramatise only if the producers ask for it. As it is our mythologicals are full of drama. Have you kept any code for your artistes?
Yes, every artiste has to respect the attire he is wearing in the serial. I wouldn't like to see any artiste dressed up as a Devata to publicly smoke or make wild gestures. I have decided to be on a strict boiled diet until I finish the serial. I also suggest my artistes to have vegetarian food while shooting. This in a way will keep a person gentle and pious. Daman Mann
Daman is playing Bhagwan Indra in Shree Tirupati Balaji. He has earlier done a lot of mythological serials for B. R.Films, Cinevista, T Series etc and has enacted different characters. You have played several mythological characters. Which role has been the easiest to play?
I found that playing Bhagwan Indra is the easiest. My character and body language gels automatically with that of Bhagwan. What is the scene you are shooting right now?
Bhagwan is the king of Devtas. Having got a vardaan from Bramha, he defeats all the demons and takes back the kingdom of heaven. Have you done any films earlier?
Earlier I played a cop who kills Arbaaz Khan in Garv. I am currently working in a thriller Sanam Teri Bahon Mein directed by Ratan Aulakh. How is it working with Dharmeshji?
Dharmeshji is a pleasure to work with. He is a director who knows his job well and is very quick. Given a chance I would repeatedly work with him. Nimay BaliNimay plays the demon Hiranya Kashyap who is in fact Bhakt Prahlads' father. He is also adept at playing mythological characters and has done Ravi Chopra's Vishnu Puran, Sanjay Khan's Mahabharat, Chandrakanta, Yug and Dushman. Could you tell us about Hiranya Kashyap's character?
Hiranya Kashyap being Bhakt Prahlad's father wants to kill his son knowing very well that it would be his son who would be the cause of his death. This serial will also feature Hiranya Kashap's sister Holika after whom the tradition of burning the Holi pyre started.

What do you have to say about the serial?
Well, it is an ambitious project of Doordarshan and I feel it will bring back the hysteria of watching mythological serials on TV after Mahabharat. Plus we have a good director in Dharmeshji. According to me this is going to be a well-received serial given the fact that it will be telecast all the days of the week.

tfs 😊 yeah rajesh shringerpure(LK) suits very well in this get-up. 😊

tfs ... yea u rite poonam 😊 rajesh is perfect to play LK's role

tfs

agree with u poonam, RS suits LK's role perfectly, but i also liked him gopalji's role as well.

ya pinky he suits as well as in gopalji's char. 😊 dats d unforgettable char. 👏 👏 even i founD dat RS is a very versatile n amazing actor , 👏 n most of above his voice quality is too good 😊 which is suits very well for d role of LK. 😃 😊

thanks.waiting for rajesh as tirupati