It was 2nd Oct. & the year was 1972 when Mumbai was Bombay and when Doordarshan decided to spread its wings. A 300 meters tall High Power Transmitter came up & stood like a rock at Worli . A studio that saw the likes of lata Mangeshkar, Mohammad Rafi, Kishore Kumar, Sachin Tendulkar Bollywood film personalities, Chief Ministers, Governors and the list goes on & on.
DDK Mumbai was the stepping stone to many a stalwarts who are now big names. Doordarshan's entertainment quotient was incomplete without contribution from DDK Bombay when it produced programs like Phool khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan, Chitrahaar, Chaaya Geet etc.
This year on 2nd oct. the kendra will enter the 45th year of its existence. On this occasion I take the opportunity to Salute all those Program officers, Engineers, admin staff ,News wing personnel who contributed like true professionals and brought laurels to this centre. I am humbled by the thought that God was kind to me by giving me an opportunity to serve as the Head of this iconic institution.... Many Happy Returns of the Day Dear DDK Mumbai.. May you continue to serve people of this Great state of Maharashtra and the country as the true Public Service Broadcaster..
Source and Credit :Mukesh Sharma
Prasar Bharati Parivar extends it's choicest best wishes to all friends associated with Doordarshan Mumbai, past and present.