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DD invites bids for Hindi feature films on public holidays
Public broadcaster Prasar Bharati has invited bids for Hindi feature films to be telecast on public holidays for the rest of the year.
The films are to be telecast at 2.30 pm on each of the holidays, with Doordarshan offering free commercial time (FCT) of 1800 seconds for each. DD is not interested in the golden oldies this time, though. The films, according to a notice released in the press, should not be older than five years, and preference will be given for the latest films. The selection of the films will depend on the highest bid amount, the quality and suitability of the film, the credentials of the bidder and his/her credit rating with DD. The pubcaster has asked for earnest money of Rs 5,00,000 has to be submitted along with the bid. The last date for receiving the tenders is 24 June, and tenders will be opened on 26 June.
Holidays for which bids are invited –
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Holiday
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Date
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Independence Day
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15 August
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Gandhi Jayanti
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2 October
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Dussehra
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15 October
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Diwali
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4 November
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Guru Nanak Jayanti
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19 November
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Christmas
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25 December
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News Broadcasting
News18 India to air Sabse Bada Dangal on 4 May counting day
Channel promises fastest results, live trends and analysis across five states.
MUMBAI: Ballots will do the talking and screens will do the shouting. As counting day approaches for high-stakes Assembly elections across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry, News18 India is gearing up for an all-day broadcast of its flagship election show, Sabse Bada Dangal, on 4 May from 6 am onwards. The Hindi news channel plans to deliver continuous, real-time updates as votes are tallied, combining live counting data with on-ground reporting and studio analysis. With political fortunes set to shift through the day, the coverage will track every swing, surge and surprise as trends turn into results.
The broadcast will feature a mix of senior political leaders, analysts and experts, offering instant reactions and decoding the evolving electoral picture. Expect heated debates, quick takes and detailed breakdowns as the numbers settle across all five states.
For News18 India, counting day has long been a high-visibility moment. The network is banking on its reporting reach, editorial bandwidth and technology-driven coverage to stay ahead in what is often a fiercely competitive news cycle.
With multiple battlegrounds and shifting narratives, the day promises both drama and data in equal measure. And if all goes to plan, Sabse Bada Dangal will once again turn the counting of votes into prime-time spectacle.
