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SAB TV to Relaunch Classic Series ‘Suraag’ and ‘Damini’ in Tie‑up with Doordarshan
✍️ Indian Broadcasting World
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 06:33 AM
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Sony SAB Television announced the revival of its veteran crime‑drama shows ‘Suraag’ and ‘Damini’ through a new partnership with public broadcaster Doordarshan.
Sony SAB Television confirmed that it will bring back two of its iconic crime‑drama series, Suraag and Damini, in collaboration with the state‑run broadcaster Doordarshan. The partnership aims to tap the nostalgia of long‑time viewers while reaching a broader audience on the national network.
Both Suraag and Damini originally aired in the 1990s and early 2000s, earning a reputation for gritty storytelling and strong lead characters who tackled social issues through investigative narratives. Their revival is expected to retain the core premise while updating production values for contemporary viewers.
The renewed series will be telecast simultaneously on SAB TV and Doordarshan’s DD National channel, with the first episodes slated for release later this year. Industry analysts suggest the move could boost viewership for both broadcasters, especially in tier‑2 and tier‑3 markets where classic Indian television content remains popular.
Details on the exact launch date and episode schedule have not been disclosed, but the joint venture signals a growing trend of private‑public collaborations in India’s entertainment sector.
Both Suraag and Damini originally aired in the 1990s and early 2000s, earning a reputation for gritty storytelling and strong lead characters who tackled social issues through investigative narratives. Their revival is expected to retain the core premise while updating production values for contemporary viewers.
The renewed series will be telecast simultaneously on SAB TV and Doordarshan’s DD National channel, with the first episodes slated for release later this year. Industry analysts suggest the move could boost viewership for both broadcasters, especially in tier‑2 and tier‑3 markets where classic Indian television content remains popular.
Details on the exact launch date and episode schedule have not been disclosed, but the joint venture signals a growing trend of private‑public collaborations in India’s entertainment sector.