Malgudi Days
Malgudi - a fictitious small town in south India is typical of any small town or village, habituated by timeless characters who could be living anywhere in the world. They are simple folk, dealing with lives in a uniquely engaging, humorous and humane manner. Famous Indian novelist R.K.Narayan, drew on his observance of human life to create the magic of Malgudi Days. Directed by the late Kannada actor and director, Shankar Nag in 1987, the famous television series was shot entirely near Agumbe in Shimoga District, Karnataka. The sketches for the serial were done by Narayan's brother and acclaimed cartoonist, R.K.Laxman.
- 1986-2006
- 4 seasons
- Comedy, Drama
Malgudi - a fictitious small town in south India is typical of any small town or village, habituated by timeless characters who could be living anywhere in the world. They are simple folk, dealing with lives in a uniquely engaging, humorous and humane manner. Famous Indian novelist R.K.Narayan, drew on his observance of human life to create the magic of Malgudi Days. Directed by the late Kannada actor and director, Shankar Nag in 1987, the famous television series was shot entirely near Agumbe in Shimoga District, Karnataka. The sketches for the serial were done by Narayan's brother and acclaimed cartoonist, R.K.Laxman.
Season 4 Episode Guide
15 Episodes 2006
Episode 1
Annamalai: Part 1
Annamalai is a touching story of a loyal servant, who starts to work for a writer under very strange circumstances and they form a bond.
Episode 2
Annamalai: Part 2
23 mins
The story 'Annamalai' revolves around the relationship between an honest servant Annamalai and his master and depicts their concern for each other.
Episode 3
The Gold Belt
23 mins
Sambashivan finds a perfect match for his daughter and spends his life savings on her wedding. The groom's relatives demand a gold belt as part of the dowry. Shastri, Sambashivan's close friend buys a gold belt for her. How will Sambashivan repay his friend?
Episode 4
Dodu
23 mins
Dodu is a sweet touching story about a little boy who wants to make some money to buy little things he fancies. Being smart and enterprising, Dodu decides to use the pocket money his uncle has given him to buy stamps and sell them.
Episode 5
The Doctor's Word
Dr. Raman has a reputation of foreseeing his patient's future; life or death. He faces a strange predicament when his closest friend Gopal falls ill and he is compelled to predict Gopal's future.
Episode 6
Four Rupees
23 mins
Four Rupees is a delightful story of Ranga a poor man who is lazy and good for nothing.
Episode 7
Neighbour's Help
23 mins
The Neighbour's help is a beautiful story that portrays true friendship never dies.
Episode 8
Minister Without Portfolio
A minister who happens to hold no portfolio, plans some unworthy schemes. His schemes to import Korean grass and investigate a child's death are thwarted by his superiors. Later, luck favors him.
Episode 9
Salt and Sawdust: Part 1
Veena writes a story about a Chinese dentist. Veena's husband, Swami, being a good cook, mentions the details of the recipes served during the protagonist's wedding in the story.
Episode 10
Salt and Sawdust: Part 2
Swami takes the story to the publishers. What follows is a series of hilarious incidents.
Episode 11
Lawley Road: Part 1
Lawley Road is a charming story about a freelance journalist, who recalls the incidents of how he made a house in the New Extension in Malgudi.
Episode 12
Lawley Road: Part 2
The freelance journalist tells his friends how he struck a deal with the Municipality chairman and sells the statue of Frederick Lawley to the government as a National Trust and bought a new house.
Episode 13
Antidote
The story dwells lightly on people's faith in superstitions and how by just twisting events and circumstances, everyone can be happy.
Episode 14
Snake Song
A talkative man dreams of becoming a flutist. He faces the curse of a mendicant he ignores when he is too busy practicing. His guru tells him that unless the mendicant forgives him, he can never play the flute again.
Episode 15
An Astrologer's Day
23 mins
Story of A simple farmer who was exploited constantly by the landlord, who is a drunk and debauch landlord. Unable to bear the torture, the farmer pushes him into a well and flees, fearing the police will catch him.