Revisiting the Magic of Indian Television: A World Television Day Retrospective with Ultra Play OTT
Updated On: 21 November, 2025 07:25 PM IST | Mumbai | Buzzfeed
Ultra Play OTT celebrates World Television Day by bringing back classics like Shaktimaan, Malgudi Days & Raja Aur Rancho for a new generation.

World Television Day
There was a time when the television wasn’t just another screen; it was the center of the home. Families gathered around it the way earlier generations gathered around the radio. Streets fell silent during Sunday morning shows, children finished homework early to catch evening telecasts, and theme songs of beloved series became the soundtrack of a generation.
This World Television Day, Ultra Play OTT invites viewers to revisit that golden era, a time before algorithms and infinite scroll, when storytelling was simple, heartfelt, and deeply rooted in Indian life. With the return of iconic shows like Shaktimaan, Malgudi Days, and Raja Aur Rancho, Ultra Play reminds us that great storytelling doesn’t age; it only grows richer with time.

