Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s first major project as an actor “Fauji”, which hit the small screen in 1989, is re-airing on the channel Doordarshan and will showcase all 13 episodes from the show. The re-airing will commence from October 24, Thursday.
The episodes will be broadcast every Monday to Thursday on DD National, allowing fans to relive the iconic show.
Doordarshan’s Director General, Kanchan Prasad, said in a statement: “Fauji is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with audiences. As we look forward to Fauji 2, airing the original series is a perfect way to reconnect with the roots of this iconic show and celebrate its legacy before its next chapter unfolds.”
Directed by Raj Kumar Kapoor, “Fauji” follows the training of an Indian Army commando regiment. It was Shah Rukh Khan’s debut in television and the superstar essayed the role of Lt. Abhimanyu Rai.
It showcased the story of a new set of recruits as they begin their training to become commandos in the Indian Army. The series highlighted the daily struggles of the recruits including physical training, the pranks they play on each other, and the punishments they receive from their officers. The show also had Rakesh Sharma playing Major Vikram “Vicky” Rai, Amina Shervani as Kiran Kochar, Manjula Avtar as Captain Madhu Rathore, Vishwajeet Pradhan, Sanjay Taneja, Vikram Chopra and Jayshree Arora to name a few.