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Monday, July 7, 2014

30 years on, why Hum Log is still relevant

Source: indiatoday.in | July 7, 2014

Hum Log, the serial that revolutionised Indian television completes 30 years today. Indian televison's first soap-opera, started on July 7, 1984, was the story of a middle class family and it's struggles and aspirations.

A look back at the story of Basesar Ram and his family explains why the 156-episode saga still occupies special place in the hearts of the viewers.

India's first soap opera:

For those uninitiated, it all started with Humlog and not Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. Humlog was the first soap-opera of  Indian television telecast on Doordarshan. A brain child of the then Information and Broadcasting Minister, Vasant Sathe, Hum Log was developed in collaboration with writer Manohar Shyam Joshi and director P. Kumar Vasudev, into a timeless story.

Hum Log
Cast and crew of Hum Log. File photo

Next-door characters:...............

Read more at: http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/hum-log-doordarshan-thirth-years-first-indian-soap-opera/1/370189.html

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