DD Retro

DD Retro was an Indian Hindi-language TV channel. It was launched by Prasar Bharati on 13 April 2020. It was a free-to-air general entertainment channel on which old classic shows of Doordarshan are telecasted,^[1]

DD Retro

Type	Television Channel
Country	India
Broadcast area	SARRC Country
Network	Doordarshan
Affiliates	Doordarshan
Headquarters	New Delhi, India
Programming
Language(s)	Hindi
Picture format	(576i, SDTV) 4:3
Ownership
Owner	Prasar Bharati, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Sister channels	DD National DD News DD India DD Sports DD Bharati DD Kisan
History
Launched	13 April 2020; 5 years ago (2020-04-13)
Closed	31 March 2023; 2 years ago (2023-03-31)
Links
Website	Official site

DD Retro channel has been added to Doordarshan's DTT service which is available in 19 cities across India.^[2] It is primarily dedicated to telecast Doordarshan's old classic TV productions from the 80s and 90s, many being the country's highest rating series ever produced for television.^[3] The channel was shutdown on 31 March 2023.

Programming

• Upanishad Ganga
• Mahabharat
• Chanakya
• Sankat Mochan Hanuman
• Byomkesh Bakshi
• Dekh Bhai Dekh
• Buniyaad
• Sai Baba Tere Hazaron Hath
• Rajani
• Circus
• The Jungle Book
• Baaje Payal
• Shrimaan Shrimati
• Savitri Ek Kranti
• Charitraheen (TV series)
• Dil Hai Phir Bhi Hindustani
• Mashaal
• Vishnu Puran
• Doosra Keval
• Kal Hamara Hai
• Maa Shakti
• Chandrakanta
• Draupadi
• Alif Laila
• Shaktimaan
• Jap Tap Vrat
• Kosish Se Kamiyabi Tak
• Karan The Detective

Continued Popularity of Classic Indian TV Shows

Although DD Retro was discontinued in March 2023, its programming continues to enjoy widespread popularity. Many viewers actively seek out retro Indian TV serials such as *Mahabharat*, *Byomkesh Bakshi*, and *Shaktimaan* through digital platforms. In response to this demand, several online services and apps have begun offering access to classic Indian content.

One such example is TeaTV, a third-party streaming application that aggregates a wide variety of entertainment content, including retro TV shows. While not affiliated with Doordarshan, platforms like TeaTV reflect the enduring appeal of India's vintage television programming and their role in serving audiences nostalgic for earlier television eras.