Aaj Tak launches weekly election show ‘Satyagraha’
The popular Indian news channel, Aaj Tak has announced the launch of ‘Satagraha – 2014’ – ahead of this year’s Indian elections.
According to a press release by the channel, “The belief behind the show is that Gandhi Ji is alive in all and his message is constantly reminding people that truth should be the deciding factor in the fate of this year�۪s elections.”
The series is directed by Sunil Manchanda, the ace Bollywood director and producer who has films like ‘Paa’, ‘Cheeni Kum’ and ‘Tere Naam’ to his credit. The lead role of Gandhi ji is played by Surender Rajan an actor and composer who had prominent roles in films like The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002), Phas Gaye Re Obama (2010) and Munnabhai M.B.B.S. (2003).
Talking on the launch, Mr. Supriya Prasad, Managing Editor ��� Aaj Tak, said, ���Aaj Tak is the No. 1 News Channel in the country and is also the most trusted TV Brand. The channel has been at the forefront with initiatives of social responsibility, be it in exposing corruption or on reducing crime in society and Satyagraha 2014 will be the pioneering show on New television with which we hope to bring out social change by bringing back values of non violence and the pursuit of truth.�
The first episode will be on the backdrop of the recent Muzaffarnagar riots where the Mahatma will be shown taking on elements that foster divisive politics. The episode delves into how Gandhi Ji shares his mantra for healing wounds and asks people to look into the future and come together beyond revenge.
This episode and the following episodes have an underlying message for people to walk into an all powerful path of truth and choosing what is right. The show captures the India that Ganhiji had dreamt of and how his message is relevant in today�۪s times.
‘Satyagraha – 2014’ launches this weekend. It will air Saturdays at 22:00 and repeated on Sunday mornings at 10:30.
