A collection of nostalgic, melodious all time favourite Malayalam songs, brought to the viewers by an anchor who least sounds like the other anchors –this is what Hridayaragam means for all its ardent fans. This show is an attempt to bring the best melodies of Malayalam movies to the viewers. As a prelude to the song the anchor describes in the most poetic language about the song to be played. Musical playlist programmes are widely performed in many channels. However, this programme stands unique and has a very loyal fan following. The pleasing tone of the anchor added with the judicious use of Malayalam language in all its beauty makes it stand out as a musical programme amidst all the other channels where the anchors are complained of their lack of knowledge in the Malayalam language. The set of the programme is also unique adding to the beauty of the programme. The show often takes up a theme and presents all the music on the particular theme on that day. Besides, sometimes, the songs from a particular director’s movies or an actor’s movie are presented. However, the term Hridayaragam has almost become synonymous with “nostalgia” for its ardent fans. No wonder the programme has covered more than 1500 episodes and still running successfully despite the change in anchors many times.
(Currently running in Asianet Plus)