DD Metro
Launched	May 1, 1984
Closed	November 3, 2003
Network	Doordarshan
Owned by	Prasar Bharati
Picture format	480i (SDTV), 576i (SDTV)
Country	India
Language	Hindi
Broadcast area	National
Headquarters	New Delhi & Mumbai
Formerly called	DD-2
Replaced by	DD News
Sister channel(s)	DD National & DD Sports
Timeshift service	Metro Gold
Website	http://www.ddindia.gov.in/
Availability "At time of closure"
Cable
Tata Sky	501

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]

Contents 1 Shows 2 See also 3 References 4 External links

[edit] 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.

• Aane Wala Pal
• Ajnabi
• Ali Baba Aur 40 Chor
• All The Best
• Bahuraniyan
• Bandhan
• Captain House
• Dekh Bhai Dekh
• Dil Chahata Hai
• Dhun Dhamaka
• Galli Galli Sim Sim
• Jaane Bhi Do Paaro
• Jeevan Ke Pal Do Pal
• Kabhi Yeh Kabhi Woh
• Kaliren
• Kuntee
• Mr. Dhansukh
• Padosan
• Raja Aur Rancho
• Saath Saath
• Seahawks
• The Great Swan
• Zamana Badal Gaya

[edit] See also

• Doordarshan Network
• DD National
• List of television stations in India

[edit] References

1. ^ "DD Metro to stay terrestrial channel". Business Line. 2002-06-11. http://www.blonnet.com/2002/06/11/stories/2002061102600300.htm. 
2. ^ "News channel to replace DD Metro: Prasar Bharati". Indian Express. 2002. http://www.indianexpress.com/oldstory.php?storyid=27457. 
3. ^ "DD Metro to air dubbed Hollywood films". Indian Television Dot Com. 2002. http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k2/oct/oct184.htm. 

[edit] External links

• Doordarshan Network Official Site