There was a time on Indian television when Hindi serials weren’t shy about depicting bold moments - even on government channels. Shows like Banegi Apni Baat, Tara, Dillagi and Kurukshetra on Zee TV often featured intimate scenes, and even DD Metro - the free-to-air entertainment arm of Doordarshan - wasn’t far behind in the 1990s. Doordarshan: Here Are 7 Interesting Facts About DD Channel That You Must Know!
Recently, an Instagram handle resurfaced the opening credits of DD Metro’s 1995–96 serial Saahil , directed by Surendra Mohan. The show featured an impressive ensemble cast including Kiran Kumar, Soni Razdan (yes, Alia Bhatt’s mother), Kitu Gidwani, Kanwaljeet Singh, Puneet Issar, Navin Nischol, Sudha Chandran, and Vikram Gokhale.
The viral video reignited nostalgia - and su