DD 1
| DD National | |
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DD National's logo
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| Launched | 15 September 1959 (in India) |
| Owned by | Doordarshan |
| Picture format |
16:9 576i (SDTV) 16:9 1080i (HDTV) |
| Country |
 India
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| Language | Hindi and English |
| Headquarters | New Delhi, India |
| Sister channel(s) |
DD India DD News DD Sports DD Bharati DD Metro |
| Website | ddindia.gov.in |
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Availability
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| Terrestrial | |
| DVB-T2 (India) | Check local frequencies |
| Satellite | |
| Dish TV | Channel 193 |
| Tata Sky | Channel 114 |
| Big TV | Channel 205 |
| Airtel Digital TV | Channel 148 |
| Sun Direct DTH | Channel 310 |
| DD Free Dish | Channel 1 |
| Videocon d2h | Channel 149 |
| Cignal Digital TV | Channel 88 |
| G Sat | Coming Soon |
| Cable | |
| SkyCable Philippines | Channel 233 (Digital) |
| Cablelink Philippines | Channel 243 |
| Destiny Cable Philippines | Channel 116 (Analog) Channel 233 (Digital) |
| Asianet Digital TV (India) | Channel 500 |
DD National (DD1) is a state-owned general interest terrestrial television channel in India. It is the flagship channel of Doordarshan, the Indian public service broadcasting corporation, and the most widely available terrestrial television channel in India.
DD National is a government body but it has its own editorial independence.
On 15 September 1959, at Studio of All India Radio, Delhi, the very first TV Channel in India started an experimental telecast with a small transmitter and a makeshift studio.Till 1965, DD Was part of All India Radio, so all the regular daily transmission were operated by All India Radio. On 15 August 1982, Doordarshan introduced National telecast Service from its own TV Studio in Mandi House, New Delhi. This National Telecast was named as DD1 Channel.and started regular transmission. Krishi Darshan, Chaupaal, Samachar, Kalyani were very first programs on the channel.
Since 1984, DD1 Channel started telecast of sponsored TV serials, which was produced by veteran film makers. Hum Log, was the very first TV serial of Indian Television which started airing from 7 July 1984. After success of Hum Log, Many other TV Producers and film makes joined the party and created many popular shows.
The Sword Of Tipu Sultan, Mirza Ghalib, Akbar Birbal, Bahadur Shah Zafar, Bharat Ek Khoj, Mahabharat, Ramayan, Vishwamitra, Luv Kush Uttar Ramayan, Buddha, Malgudi Days, Surabhi, Hum Paanch, Tiltliyan, Taaraa, Yeh Jo Hai Jindagi, Star Trek, Khaandaan, 13 Panne, Air Hostess, Waah Janaab, Tamas, Vikram Aur Betal, Tenali Rama, Kirdaar, Singhasan Battisi, Guldasta, Mrignayani, Shrikant, Sadgati, Nukkad, Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi, Lot Pot, Mungerilal Ke Haseen Sapne, Bhim Bhawani, Kakkaji Kahin, Paying Guest, Ados Pados, Upannyas, Fauji, Karamchand, Vyomkesh Bakshi, Samandar, Param Veer Chakra, Wagle Ki Duniya, Buniyaad, Hum Log, Kachchi Dhoop, Chunauti, Mahanagar, Talash, Umeed, Subah, Mr. Yogi, Circus, Ek Bhool, Chote Babu, Yugantar, Kehkashan, Yatra, Rajni, Street Hawk, Udaan,Gaata Jaaye Banjara, Phool Khile Hain Gulsan Gulsan, Pingu, Circus, Taaj Mahel, Khubsuraat, Dada Dadi Ki Kahaniya were most popular serials of that days.
After the entry of Satellite Channels in India, Doordarshan started facing a strong competition from Zee TV in 1992. Although, that days Cable and Satellite Channels were not easily available on TV Sets, DD-1 was still ruling the chart, as it was available terrestrially. In 1993, Doordarshan launched its second channel for metro/urban audience "DD Metro", and renamed DD1 to "DD National" which is targeted to reach rural audience.
With the telecast of Popular TV Shows like Chandrakanta, Alif Laila, Tehkikaat, Chitrahaar, Reporter, Udaan, Byomkesh Bakshi, Farmaan, Katha Sagar, Neem Ka Ped and Chanakya, DD National was enough good for catering eyeballs, but Doordarshan Braord was focusing more on its DD Metro Channel, which was aimed to compete with Zee TV. At the meantime, DD Metro has become one of the popular destination of TV Viewers with its shows like Junoon, Superhit Muquabala, and Azanabi. Some of popular shows were also aired on DD National.
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