and comedy shows like Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi (1984). Hum Log , Buniyaad , and Nukkad along with mythological dramas such as Ramayan (1987-88) and Mahabharat (1989-90), Shaktimaan , India's First Superhero, glued millions to Doordarshan as did shows such as Bharat Ek Khoj , The Sword of Tipu Sultan and