DD National, often colloquially known by its former name DD1, is the flagship channel of Indian public TV broadcaster Doordarshan and the first TV channel to be launched in the country in 1959.
AIR Doordarshan[]
1959–1976[]
Doordarshan (DD1)[]
1976–1993[]
In 1976, Doordarshan and All India Radio were bifurcated. As a result, a new logo was designed by the National Institute of Design (NID).
In 1984, Doordarshan became a structured TV network, with it splitting into DD1 (national broadcast) and DD2 (city-based)
DD National[]
1993–2000[]
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Designer:
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Typography:
Franklin Gothic Bold
Launched:
1993
In 1993, all the numbered channels (DD1, DD2, etc.) were renamed so that they contained a name. Hence, DD1 became DD National.
2000–2003[]
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On-screen bug
Designer:
Unknown
Typography:
Arial Bold
Launched:
2000
2003–2013[]
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BETTER LOGO NEEDED
50 Golden Years variant (50th anniversary, 2009)
Designer:
Unknown
Typography:
Arial Bold
Launched:
2003
2013–2022[]
2013[]
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Designer:
Unknown
Typography:
DIN
Launched:
Early 2013
2013–2017[]
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Designer:
Unknown
Typography:
Helvetica
Launched:
2013
2017–2022[]
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HD variant (2017–2022)
Designer:
Unknown
Typography:
Myriad Pro Bold
Launched:
April 1, 2017
DD National's first HD was launched on 1 April 2017. It is not available on major satellite platforms, but on terrestrial DTT and some cable platforms.
2022–2023[]
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English variant
Designer:
Unknown
Typography:
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Launched:
August 15, 2023
On 15 August 2022, the eve of Indian Independence Day, DD National unveiled a new logo, new graphics package, and new lineup of shows.
2023–present[]
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Designer:
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Launched:
August 14, 2023
On 14 August 2023, DD National unveiled a new logo, new graphics package.
