Predominantly music channel etc has announced a new programme initiative The Baaps Of Bollywood. This will feature Ashok Kumar, Dilip Kumar, Raj Kapoor and Dev Anand.

The action starts from 3 April at 8.30 pm with Dada Muni. Dilip Kumar will take centrestage on 10 April, Raj Kapoor on 17 April and Dev Anand on 24 April. The shows will have repeats every Friday at 1.30 pm and Sunday at 2.00 pm.

Each week the channel will examine the stars ups and downs in their professional as well as personal life. It will examine their growth in the film industry and how each has made the industry richer in their own unique way.

The show will be anchored by Suresh Menon. Songs and scenes of their films will also feature. In addition today's superstars will talk about their impressions about the Bollywood icons

Commenting on the programme initiative CEO ETC Networks Ltd. Pradeep Dixit said: With this series, we are keeping our tradition of paying homage to artistes who have strengthened the Indian Film industry with their dedicated work. Besides acting Ashok Kumar, Dilip Kumar, Raj Kapoor and Dev Anand have also contributed to the development of the art of filmmaking. With this programme we will relive their work and achievements with our viewers. It's a walk down the memory lane.