Malgudi Days

Malgudi Days is a collection of short stories by famous Indian novelist R. K. Narayan published in 1943 by Indian Thought Publications. The book {ISBN :81-85986-17-7} was republished outside India in 1982. The book includes 19 stories, all set in the fictional town of Malgudi . Each of the stories portrays a facet of life in Malgudi.

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 folks, dealing with their lives in an uniquely engaging, humorous and humane manner.

In 1987, Shankar Nag – the late Kannada actor and director, directed television series of these short stories entirely near Agumbe in Shimoga District, Karnataka. The sketches for these serial were done by acclaimed cartoonist R.K. Laxman, brother of R.K. Narayan.

In 2004, the project was revived with film-maker Kavitha Lankesh replacing the late Shankar Nag as director. The new series was telecast from April 26, 2006 on Doordarshan.

TV Serial Episodes

1. Swami & Friends Episodes 1 to 8
2. Paap Ka Gada
3. Salt & Saw Dust : Episodes 1 and 2
4. The Antidote
5. Minister without Portfolio
6. The Snake Song
7. Dodu
8. Sidda
9. Mandir Ka Budda
10. Chowkidhar
11. Naga : Episodes 1 and 2
12. Lawley Road : Episodes 1 and 2
13. Doctor’s Word
14. Hero
15. Muni
16. Dhakia
17. Maha Kanjus
18. Vendor of Sweets: Episode 1 through 8
19. Swwets for Angles
20. Annamalai – Episodes 1 and 2
21. Engine Ki Kahani
22. Iswaran
23. Govind Singh Ki Bhent
24. Dhar
25. 45 Rupiya
26. Aaya
27. Rome Ka Moorthy
28. The Performing Child
29. The Career
30. Trail of the Green
31. Blazer
32. Four Rupees
33. Neighbour’s Help
34. Astrologer’s Day
35. The Gold Belt
36. Nitya
37. The Seventh House
38. The Blind Dog
39. The Missing Mail
40. Fellow Feeling
41. The MCC-Malgudi Cricket Club