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Buniyaad

Indian television series

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"Buniyaad" was a highly successful Indian television series that aired on Doordarshan in 1986. Directed by Ramesh Sippy and Jyoti Sarup, the show depicted the story of a family displaced by the partition of India in 1947. It chronicled their struggles and experiences as they fled their home in Lahore following the creation of Pakistan. The series was a multigenerational saga that resonated deeply with audiences, becoming a massive hit and a significant cultural touchstone in Indian television history.123

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