Ek Chidiya, Anek Chidiya

While not quite an apsara, or even real, this TV character captured the hearts of Indians when it appeared on Doordarshan the venerable government owned TV channel. The story of strength in unity was presented in a cute hand drawn animation of a story of a bunch of sparrows who manage to escape a trap by acting in unison.

Doordarshan had several such pieces played out over time and later on, during Rajeev Gandhi days, we had the Mera Bharat Mahaan series. And then of course the public service ads - Marzi Hai Aapki, Aakhir Sar Hai Aapka!

Enjoy Ek Chidiya!