Doordarshan (India)

Background
Doordarshan is an autonomous public service broadcaster funded by the Government of India, which is owned by the Broadcasting Ministry of India and is one of two divisions of Prasar Bharati. It is one of India's largest broadcasting organizations in terms of studio and transmitter infrastructure, having been established on 15 September 1959. It also broadcasts on digital terrestrial transmitters. DD provides television, radio, online and mobile services throughout metropolitan and regional India, as well as overseas, through the Indian Network and Radio India.

1st Staion ID (1972-1993?)
ID: On a black background, we see a red circle outline with the black swirly vortex inside, zooming towards us. In the center, two red streaks of gas appear orbiting around the center. The vortex disappears. While two streaks continue to orbit, a solid red circle appears in the middle. As we continue to zoom closer, gas streaks solidify into two crescent arcs to form the abstract eye. The word "Doordarshan" [written in Sanskrit] appears in the pupil. The entire logo zooms back toa comfortable distance to reveal more Sanskrit words under the eye.

FX/SFX: The zooming and spinning. It almost resembles Scanimation.

Music/Sounds: A slow instrumental arrangement of a patriotic song known as "Tarana-e-Hindi (Anthem of Hindustan)."

Availability: Extinct.

Editor's Note: The dark atmosphere, the blood-red colour and the creepy music can be pretty unsettling to many and may cause some bad dreams. However, this is a favorite of many Indians.