TV9 Bangla unveiled its specially curated line-up ‘Pochattor Swadhinnota’ to commemorate the 75th year of Independence.
The channel has created a string of programmes – “Seemanta Swadhinata (Independence at the borders)”, “Sate Panchey 75 (Seven-Five Seventy Five)”, “Anandamather Khoje (In search of Ananda Math)”, “Swadhinotar Prothom Sakal – Jaijatra (The first dawn of Independence – March to Victory)”. There will also be a discussion on “Bangali Aajo Udbastu” (Bengalis are still refugees).
Through this string of programmes, TV9 Bangla has chronicled the journey of West Bengal in the fields of politics, industry, economy, literature, culture and society in general. The special programmes/documentaries will be aired every day from 4:30 pm starting August 10.
Vande Mataram turned into a clarion call, a slogan for struggle and patriotism. Bankim Chandra penned those immortal words in his novel Ananda Math. About a century and a half after that landmark creation, TV9 Bangla moved out in search of the novel and how it was written. It will be telecast on Monday, August 15.
The Bengali psyche still carries the wounds of Partition. Why has Bengalis failed to find new roots even after 75 years of Independence? This will be the subject of the discussion titled “Are Bengalis still refugees?” that will be aired at 6:30 pm on Monday, August 15.
Independence came along with the pain of Partition. A border ran across the soul of Bengal, but how independent are the residents of those living along the border? TV9 Bangla moved out in these areas to launch a search. “Seemanta Swadhinata (Independence at the borders)” will be telecast at 10 pm on Sunday, August 14.
The historic first dawn of freedom on August 15 is as significant today as it was 75 years ago. What look did this city wear that morning? Watch the special documentary “Swadhinotar Prothom Sakal – Jaijatra (The first dawn of Independence – March to Victory)” on Monday, August 15 intermittently throughout the day.
