Train to Malgudi will soon be a reality
First Published: 12th September, 2019 15:37 IST
Boarding a train to Malgudi will soon become a reality for all the fans of the iconic television series ‘Malgudi Days’. The Arisamala railway station in Shivamogga district is all
During the eighties and nineties, countless were glued to their TV sets when the series was being played on Doordarshan. The now-iconic jingle of the series, created by L Vaidyanathan echoed in the households of many.
In addition, a ‘Malgudi days’ museum is also being constructed near the present railway station, which was featured as ‘Malgudi railway station’ in the series.
Artist John Devaraj, who is in charge of the project, is making sure to leave no stone unturned to bring alive the fictional station of Malgudi.
“I am trying to recreate Malgudi right here, the way it was created, trying to incorporate all the elements that went into the creation of Malgudi,” said John Devaraj.
‘Malgudi Days’ was adapted from the collection of classic short stories written by Indian writer R.K. Narayan.
The television series, directed by Shankar Nag, gained worldwide recognition for its gripping plot and interesting enactment of its characters by some of the most celebrated Indian actors including the late Girish Karnad.
The project is being funded jointly South-Western railways and local Shivamogga Member of Parliament BY Raghavendra, son of Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa.
(ANI)
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live UK: 13-year-old boy killed, several others stabbed by sword-wielding man
30th April 2024Live Lok Sabha Polls- Assam: Students group ABSU decides to back NDA candidate in Kokrajhar seat
30th April 2024Live 81.16% voter turnout recorded in repolling in 6 polling stations of Outer Manipur LS seat
30th April 2024Live West Tripura Parliamentary seat Returning Officer’s surprise visit at strong room
30th April 2024WE RECOMMEND
Licence of 14 Patanjali products cancelled. Check details here
In an affidavit filed in the Supreme Court, the licencing body said that it had suspended licenses of 14 products manufactured by Patanjali's Divya Pharmacy in connection with the misleading advertisements case.
30th April 2024Delhi Police summons Telangana CM Revanth Reddy in Amit Shah fake video case
The Congress leader has been asked to appear before Delhi Police's IFSO unit (Cyber Unit) on May 1 with his mobile phone.
29th April 2024“Congress involved in dangerous game of vote bank appeasement”: PM Modi
PM Modi said that the Congress neglected the fishermen of the country and it was his government that made a separate ministry to secure their interests.
28th April 2024Himachal Pradesh: 60 roads blocked due to snowfall; IMD issues orange alert
Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for several parts of Himachal Pradesh, warning of snowfall and rain.
28th April 2024Students write ‘Jai Shri Ram pass ho jaayein’, scores 56%
The incident occurred at Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University, a state university in UP's Jaunpur.
27th April 2024