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13 Episodes 1987 - 1987
Episode 1
22 mins
When the talkative man won a massive road engine at the fair, friends congratulated him on his good fortune. Little did he know that this was just the beginning of 'engine trouble'. As we follow the talkative man through his travails to get rid of the engine, we encounter several familiar small-town characters - the arrogant municipal chairman, the temple priest, a yoga swami and even the temple elephant. When all fails, the talkative man prepares to leave the town, leaving the engine to its fate. Is that the only way out or will a miraculous solution present itself?
Episode 2
Ishwaran is a lonely, tormented soul who tries to mask his feelings. He is troubled by the fear of failure and prays for success. In desperation, he decides to commit suicide.
Episode 3
Govind Singh, an honest gate-man carries around a registered postal envelope asking everyone what's inside, hesitant to open it and find out. After his retirement, he tries to express his gratitude by presenting the chief with one of the clay models he makes so well. What happens next highlights the plight of the simple and uneducated folk.
Episode 4
23 mins
In The Edge we meet Ranga who by profession is a knife sharpener. At the beginning of the story, we are introduced to Ranga and how he goes about his trade and we are told how good a person as well as tradesman he is. His care and concern for his daughter is one of the highlights of the story; the way he enjoys the sight of her going to school and his dreams about her becoming an independent woman are heartfelt depictions. Narayan brings the twist pretty late in this tale when Ranga is going back to Malgudi from his home after his three to four day monthly holiday; the climax catches up when he is offered a lift in a sterilization van. With a lure of thirty rupees, he is fooled into giving his thumb impression for the sterilization process but eventually simple hearted Ranga realizes the gravity of the situation and runs away.
Episode 5
21 mins
A little girl named Shanta excitedly leaves school early so that she can go to the movies for the first time with her father.
Episode 6
22 mins
In episode 1 of Malgudi Days, meet Swami, a nine-year-old son of a traditional Hindu Lawyer, studying in a Mission School. His best friends are Somu, Shankar and Mani. Rajam joins their class and is admired by everyone. But, Mani hates Rajam and wants to humble him.
Episode 7
20 mins
In episode 2 of Malgudi Days, Swami's father insists that he prepares well for his exams. Swami's friends make fun of him when he invites Rajam to his house. This results in a quarrel between Swami and Mutter. Things take a turn when they receive an invitation from Rajam.
Episode 8
21 mins
In episode 3 of Malgudi Days, with just a week left for the examination, a confused Mani tries to get the clerk's help. The children finish the exam and are happy as they have two months of holidays. But, Swami's father tells him to study the lessons of next year's syllabus.
Episode 9
21 mins
Swami wishes to play the hoop and asks a cart-man for a spare cycle wheel. The greedy cart-man manages to cheat Swami, who plans a revenge. Will his plan work?
Episode 10
22 mins
After listening to a speech, Swami is possessed by the patriotic fever to liberate India from the British. He joins some protesters and throws stones at the principal's window. On being punished for his deed, he decides to never go back to that school.
Episode 11
20 mins
Swami finds his new school scarier, with a lot of homework and the drill class, which interferes with his new found passion, Cricket. Swami and his friends start a cricket team named, Malgudi Cricket Club, and challenges the Young Man's Union cricket team for a match.
Episode 12
22 mins
Swami and Friends revolves around the Life of Ten years Old Swaminathan or Swami as he is known. Swami portrays the growing pangs of a boy who despises school as he makes excuses and roams around Malgudi with his friends.
Episode 13
22 mins
Swami and Friends revolves around the Life of Ten years Old Swaminathan or Swami as he is known. Swami portrays the growing pangs of a boy who despises school as he makes excuses and roams around Malgudi with his friends.