Malgudi Days is an Indian television series based on the works of R.K. Narayan. The series was directed by Kannada actor and director, Shankar Nag and Carnatic musician L. Vaidyanathan composed the score. R. K Narayan's brother and acclaimed cartoonist R. K. Laxman was the sketch artist. The series was made in 1986 by film producer T. S. Narasimhan with Anant Nag as the lead actor. Thirty-nine episodes of Malgudi Days were telecast on Doordarshan over three seasons, starting in 1986. The first season was simultaneously made in English and in Hindi. Subsequent seasons were made in Hindi, and have been dubbed into other languages. It was re-telecast on Doordarshan and later on Sony Entertainment Television, and Maa Television in Telugu. This television series was shot entirely near Agumbe in Shimoga District, Karnataka. In 2004, the project was revived with film-maker Kavitha Lankesh replacing Shankar Nag as director. The new series of fifteen episodes was telecast from April 26, 2006 on Doordarshan.
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Season 3
1987
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01. Sweets for Angels
1987-10-06
In episode 30 of Malgudi Days, Pachai, the blind beggar, Kuppan the rickshaw cyclist and Kali the coolie reside in the courtyard of an old building.
02. Roman Image
1987-10-13
In episode 31 of Malgudi Days, the archaeologists believe that remnants of Ancient Rome still lied in the plains of Malgudi. Famous archaeologist, Dr. Bandhopadhyaya and his assistant visit Malgudi to prove it!
03. Trail of the Green Blazer
1987-10-20
In episode 32 of Malgudi Days, Raju, a pick-pocketer keeps his wife in dark about his profession. One day, he follows a gentleman with the Green Blazer and steals his purse. Will it land him in trouble?
04. Engine Trouble
1987-10-27
In episode 33 of Malgudi Days, a talkative man is praised by all after he wins a massive road engine at the fair. Later, he struggles to get rid of the engine and ends up taking a drastic step.
05. The Career
1987-11-03
In episode 34 of Malgudi Days, Sheshadri employs Ramu, an orphan. After winning the family's trust, Ramu deceives Sheshadri and leaves the village!
06. The Seventh House
1987-11-10
In episode 35 of Malgudi Days, Krishna gets married againt his parents' wishes. He meets an astrologer after his wife gets diagnosed with typhoid. Find out what solution the astrologer offers.
07. Neighbour's Help
1987-11-17
In episode 36 of Malgudi Days, Ekambaram dies leaving the family’s gold jewellery in his friend, Ram's custody till his son grows up. Ram financially supports Ekambaram’s family and educates his children but on a condition.
08. Vendor of Sweets (3)
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09. Vendor of Sweets (4)
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10. Vendor of Sweets (5)
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11. Vendor of Sweets (6)
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12. Vendor of Sweets (7)
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13. Vendor of Sweets (8)
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