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 their lives in an 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. 'Malgudi Days' remains one of the most loved, nostalgic television series of all times.
Episodes
1. A Hero
2. A Horse & Two Goats
3. The Missing Mail
4. The Hoard
5. Cat Within
6. Leela's Friend
7. Days of Malgudi
8. The Watchman
9. A willing slave
10. Roman Image
11. Sweets for Angeles
12. Seventh House
13. Nitya
14. Engine Trouble
15. Iswaran
16. Gateman's Gift
17. The Edge
18. Forty-Five A Month
19. Swamy And Friends 1
20 - 26Swamy And Friends
27. Performing Child
28. Career
29. Trail Of The Green Blazer
30. Naga 1
31. Naga 2
32 - 39. Mithaiwalla AND MORE...
Characters Swaminathan (Swami) - Master Manjunath Swami's father - Girish Karnad
Swami's mother - Vaishali kasaravaLLi Swami's grand mother - B Jayashree Muniya
(Muni) - Kanti Madiya Muniya's wife - B Jayashree Shopkeeper - Somu American (New
York tourist) - Teddy White