''Rangoli'' is an

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series which airs on

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every Sunday morning. The word literally means a decoration of colors. The show is produced by

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. A few seasons were also produced by

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is used in the show to improve

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History

''Rangoli'' first aired in 1988 and was widely watched in the 1990s. It was popular even outside India, especially in places like the

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or the

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, which had a large number of people of Indian origin. In 1997, both

Chitrahaar ''Chitrahaar'' is a television program on DD National featuring song clips from Bollywood films. It was widely watched in the 1980s and 1990s. The word literally means 'a garland of pictures', or more liberally, 'a story of pictures'. History ...

and ''Rangoli'' went back to private producers, with ''Chitrahaar'' going to

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of Plus Channel and ''Rangoli'' to Dheeraj Kumar of Creative Eye. In 2014, it became the highest rated programme with the highest TVM - 4, during the 8.00 am to 9.00 am slot on Sunday creating a record. During its first few seasons, the show was hosted by Bollywood actress

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. The show was also hosted by

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and

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. In July 2019, the show was hosted by

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. Since August 2019,

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is hosting the show.

Hosts

Sharmila Tagore Sharmila Tagore (also known as Begum Ayesha Sultana; born 8 December 1944) is a retired Indian actress, primarily known for her work in Hindi and Bengali cinema, Tagore is the recipient of two National Film Awards, a Filmfare Award, and the F ...

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Inder Kumar Inder Kumar (26 August 1973 – 28 July 2017) was an Indian actor best known for playing supporting roles in Hindi films such as ''Wanted'', '' Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge'', '' Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye'' and '' Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi''. He was a c ...

Jaya Bhattacharya Jaya Bhattacharya is an Indian television actress. She is known for playing antagonistic roles in TV serials. She has also done small roles in movies. Best known for playing Payal in soap opera ''Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi'', she also play ...

* Sara Khan *

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References

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History

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