Tehreer … Munshi Premchand Ki

Season 1

Doordarshan brings to you the stories from the legendary Hindi writer and the jewel in the crown of Hindi literature - Munshi Premchand. This series directed by none other than Gulzar will leave you asking for more. The first 12 episodes in the series "Tehreer..." are form the most famous novel penned by the master storyteller - Godaan.

Where to Watch Tehreer … Munshi Premchand Ki • Season 1

27 Episodes

  • Godaan – Part 1
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    Godaan – Part 1Hori Mahato and his wife Dhania long to own a cow, a symbol of prosperity. Hoping for divine blessings, Hori buys a cow from neighbour Bhola on credit and invites a holy man to their humble home
  • Godaan – Part 2
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    Godaan – Part 2Hori’s jealous brother Heera poisons the cow; Hori compensates Bhola, taking on more debt. The family is plunged further into poverty but still hopes to fulfil the ‘go‑daan’ ritual.
  • Godaan – Part 3
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    Godaan – Part 3Hori’s son Gobar falls in love with Bhola’s widowed daughter Jhunia. When she becomes pregnant, the panchayat fines the family and society ostracises them. Gobar flees to the city and Hori shelters Jhunia.
  • Godaan – Part 4
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    Godaan – Part 4The family pays heavy fines and loses more land. Hori and Dhania accept Jhunia despite public condemnation. Their dreams of prosperity recede as debt mounts.
  • Godaan – Part 5
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    Godaan – Part 5The narrative juxtaposes rural misery with urban life, introducing city characters such as Rai Sahib and Malti. Hori becomes a tenant farmer under the landlord’s agent, illustrating exploitation and class divides.
  • Godaan – Part 6
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    Godaan – Part 6In the city, Gobar works in a factory and learns new ideas. He earns money and plans to help his family. Meanwhile, Hori continues to pay debts and Dhania manages the household alone.
  • Godaan – Part 7
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    Godaan – Part 7Jhunia gives birth to a son. Dhania challenges a priest’s exploitation but the family’s poverty persists. Hori sells his bullocks and dreams of owning a cow fade further.
  • Godaan – Part 8
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    Godaan – Part 8Drought and famine strike. Hori labours on the landlord’s farm and pays bribes to tax collectors. His health declines as he struggles to feed his family.
  • Godaan – Part 9
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    Godaan – Part 9Hori arranges dowry for his daughter Sona’s marriage by borrowing more money. Urban characters discuss social reform while the rural family sinks deeper into destitution.
  • Godaan – Part 10
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    Godaan – Part 10Gobar returns with some savings. He wants to redeem the family’s land but Hori gives the money to pay debts and dowry. The sacrifice underscores Hori’s sense of duty.
  • Godaan – Part 11
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    Godaan – Part 11Hori is fined again for delaying tax payments and must work even harder. Illness weakens him; he hides from police and spends nights in fear.
  • Godaan – Part 12
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    Godaan – Part 12On his deathbed, Hori borrows money once more to offer a symbolic gift of a cow to a Brahmin. He dies without ever owning a cow, leaving Dhania to carry on. The finale condemns the exploitation of peasants and celebrates the dignity of the poor.
  • Nirmala – Part 1
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    Nirmala – Part 1Nirmala, a young woman of marriageable age, is engaged to the poor but earnest Bhuvan Mohan. Her father Udaybhanu Lal dies suddenly and her mother Kalyani, unable to pay dowry, marries her to the wealthy widower Munshi Totaram.
  • Nirmala – Part 2
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    Nirmala – Part 2Nirmala tries to adjust in Totaram’s household. She befriends his eldest son Mansaram, who is only a few years younger. Gossip causes Totaram to suspect that the two are too close.
  • Nirmala – Part 3
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    Nirmala – Part 3Totaram’s jealousy grows. He sends Mansaram away to a hostel to separate him from Nirmala. Mansaram falls ill and longs for his home; Nirmala sends him money and letters secretly.
  • Nirmala – Part 4
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    Nirmala – Part 4Mansaram dies from illness and neglect. Totaram realises his mistake too late and blames Nirmala for tempting his son. The tragedy deepens rifts in the family.
  • Nirmala – Part 5
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    Nirmala – Part 5Suspicion poisons Totaram’s relationships with his other sons Jiya and Siyaram. He watches them constantly and quarrels erupt. Nirmala’s health deteriorates under the strain.
  • Nirmala – Part 6
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    Nirmala – Part 6Totaram eventually realises Nirmala’s innocence, but the damage is done. Nirmala falls gravely ill and dies. The story condemns the dowry system and mismatched marriages that destroy families.
  • Eidgah
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    EidgahFour‑year‑old orphan Hamid attends the Eid fair with only three paisa. While his friends buy sweets and toys, he resists temptation and buys a pair of tongs for his grandmother Amina so she will not burn her hands making bread. His friends laugh at him, but when he presents the gift his grandmother is moved to tears.
  • Kafan
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    KafanLazy chamars Ghisu and Madhav ignore their daughter‑in‑law Budhiya’s labour pains and roast potatoes by the fire. Budhiya dies during childbirth. The men beg for money to buy her shroud but spend it on food and alcohol instead. They rationalise that eating a good meal is better than buying a shroud.
  • Jyoti
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    JyotiBooti, a widowed mother, struggles to raise her children after her husband squanders their savings. She vents her anger on her eldest son Mohan, beating him for small mistakes, yet he quietly supports the family. Eventually she realises that Mohan is the light (‘jyoti’) of her life, and the story underscores the hardships of widows and the resilience of children.
  • Sawa Ser Gehun
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    Sawa Ser GehunPoor farmer Shankar borrows one and a quarter seers of wheat from the village priest to feed a visiting holy man. Even after returning more than he borrowed, the priest demands interest and keeps rolling over the debt. After seven years, Shankar realises he has paid many times the original loan and takes a stand against exploitation.
  • Poos Ki Raat
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    Poos Ki RaatTenant farmer Halku and his wife Munni save money for a blanket but must pay their landlord instead. On a freezing winter night, Halku guards his crop without a blanket. He and his dog Jabra warm themselves by the fire. When a herd of nilgai enters the field, Halku lets the crop be destroyed because he cannot bear the cold. Munni is angry in the morning, but Halku smiles because he will no longer have to endure such nights.
  • Thakur Ka Kuan
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    Thakur Ka KuanLow‑caste couple Jokhu and Gangi cannot drink from the village well because upper‑caste Thakur forbids them. Their own well is foul. Desperate, Gangi sneaks to the Thakur’s well at night, fills a pot, but drops it and flees when she hears the Thakur approaching. The tale exposes caste discrimination and the denial of basic rights.
  • Namak Ka Daroga
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    Namak Ka DarogaVanshidhar, an honest salt inspector, arrests wealthy trader Pandit Alopideen for smuggling salt. He refuses Alopideen’s bribes even though his family needs money. The court suspends him to appease the rich man, but later Alopideen, impressed by Vanshidhar’s integrity, hires him as manager of his estate, acknowledging that honesty is invaluable.
  • Hajj‑e‑Akbar
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    Hajj‑e‑AkbarAbbasi (Anna), a devoted nurse, raises Naseer, the son of Sabir and Shakira. Shakira, influenced by gossip, dismisses Abbasi and she decides to go on Hajj. After her departure, Naseer falls dangerously ill. Sabir insists that only Abbasi’s love can cure him and stops her at the station. Abbasi abandons her pilgrimage and returns; the child recovers in her arms. Sabir says that by saving a life she has performed the true, greater Hajj.
  • Boodhi Kaki
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    Boodhi KakiAn elderly widow known as Boodhi Kaki gives her property to her nephew Pandit Buddhiram on the promise that he will look after her. He and his family neglect her, leaving her hungry and craving simple treats. During a wedding feast she rummages through plates of leftovers. Buddhiram’s daughter‑in‑law Rupa and granddaughter Ladli pity the old woman and feed her. The story criticises the way elders are mistreated after their wealth is seized.

 

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