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The Worst Episodes of Malgudi Days

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The Worst Episodes of Malgudi Days

Malgudi Days is an Indian television series based on the works of R.K. Narayan. The series was directed by Kannada actor and director, Shankar Nag...

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  1. Background image for Vendor of Sweets - 06
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    #1 - Vendor of Sweets - 06

    S1:E14

    In episode 14 of Malgudi Days, Jagan is disappointed when Mali tells him that he doesn't want to become a sweet seller like him. Later, Jagan decides to make fewer sweets a day. Why?

    Director:Unknown
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    #2 - Vendor of Sweets - 07

    S1:E15

    In episode 15 of Malgudi Days, Mali is angry with Jagan for his lack of interest in his proposal of starting a factory. He plans to send Grace back to her country.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Vendor of Sweets - 08
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    #3 - Vendor of Sweets - 08

    S1:E16

    In episode 16 of Malgudi Days, Jagan intends to get Mali and Grace married according to Hindu customs and rituals. Will Mali agree to this?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #4 - The Watchman

    S2:E1

    In episode 17 of Malgudi Days, a night watchman tries to comfort a girl who is about to commit suicide. At dawn, he leaves her to do what she will. Many years later, he discovers what really happened the morning he left the girl.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #5 - Leela's Friend

    S2:E2

    In episode 18 of Malgudi Days, eight-year-old Leela is happy when her parents hire a new servant, Sidda. All is well until Mrs Sivasankar discovers that Leela’s chain is missing. Sidda too vanishes. Leela is left alone while her parents are busy with their own work, and the Police. Where is the chain?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #6 - The Gateman's Gift

    S2:E3

    In episode 19 of Malgudi Days, Govind Singh, a honest gateman carries around a registered postal envelope asking everyone what’s inside, hesitant to open it and find out. After his retirement, he tries to express his gratitude by presenting the chief with one of the clay models he makes so well. What happens next highlights the plight of the simple and uneducated folk.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #7 - The Gold Belt

    S2:E4

    In episode 20 of Malgudi Days, Sambasivan finds a perfect match for his daughter and spends his life savings on her wedding. The groom’s relatives demand a gold belt as part of the dowry. Sastri, Sambasivan's close friend buys a gold belt for her. Ho will Sambasivan repay his friend?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #8 - The Edge

    S2:E5

    In episode 21 of Malgudi Days, Ranga sharpens knives for a living. He protects his daughter from his quarrelsome wife and dreams of making her a doctor. One day, he gets a lift in a car and wishes his wife could see the respect he got. But the message on the car does not mean a lot till much later.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #9 - Nitya

    S2:E6

    In episode 22 of Malgudi Days, Nitya, a rebellious boy's parents remember a vow they made to place hair on the Lord’s alter if he survived a sickness, when he was a child. 20 years later, they convince Nitya and together go to fulfil the vow, but face a hindrance.

    Director:Unknown
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    #10 - The Performing Child

    S2:E7

    In episode 23 of Malgudi Days, a little girl's performance is watched by film makers who request her to do a screen test. While the parents are excited, the girl is not so keen about the test. What happens when she goes missing?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #11 - Snake Song

    S2:E8

    In episode 24 of Malgudi Days, a talkative man dreams of becoming a flautist. He faces the curse of a mendicant he ignores when he is too busy practising. His guru tells him that unless the mendicant forgives him, he can never play the flute again. Watch the full episode online, only on Hotstar.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #12 - Antidote

    S2:E9

    In episode 25 of Malgudi Days, the story dwells lightly on people’s faith in superstitions and how by just twisting events and circumstances, everyone can be happy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #13 - Dodu

    S2:E10

    In episode 26 of Malgudi Days, Dodu decides to make money to buy little things he fancies. He buys stamps and sells them but incurs a loss. Later, he comes up with a plan to sell something else.

    Director:Unknown
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    #14 - Minister Without Portfolio

    S2:E11

    In episode 27 of Malgudi Days, a minister who happens to hold no portfolio, plans some unworthy schemes. His schemes to import Korean grass and investigate a child's death are thwarted by his superiors. Later, luck favours him!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #15 - Ishwaran

    S2:E12

    In episode 28 of Malgudi Days, Ishwaran is a lonely, tormented soul who tries to mask his feelings. He is troubled by the fear of failure and prays for success. In desperation, he decides to commit suicide!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #16 - The Missing Mail

    S2:E13

    In episode 29 of Malgudi Days, Thanappa is more than just a postman to Ramanujam's family. He learns about Ramanujam's elder brother's death, a day before Ramanujam's daughter's wedding.

    Director:Unknown
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    #17 - Sweets for Angels

    S3:E1

    In episode 30 of Malgudi Days, Pachai, the blind beggar, Kuppan the rickshaw cyclist and Kali the coolie reside in the courtyard of an old building.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #18 - Roman Image

    S3:E2

    In episode 31 of Malgudi Days, the archaeologists believe that remnants of Ancient Rome still lied in the plains of Malgudi. Famous archaeologist, Dr. Bandhopadhyaya and his assistant visit Malgudi to prove it!

    Director:Unknown
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    #19 - Trail of the Green Blazer

    S3:E3

    In episode 32 of Malgudi Days, Raju, a pick-pocketer keeps his wife in dark about his profession. One day, he follows a gentleman with the Green Blazer and steals his purse. Will it land him in trouble?

    Director:Unknown
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    #20 - Engine Trouble

    S3:E4

    In episode 33 of Malgudi Days, a talkative man is praised by all after he wins a massive road engine at the fair. Later, he struggles to get rid of the engine and ends up taking a drastic step.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  22. Background image for The Career
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    #21 - The Career

    S3:E5

    In episode 34 of Malgudi Days, Sheshadri employs Ramu, an orphan. After winning the family's trust, Ramu deceives Sheshadri and leaves the village!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  23. Background image for The Seventh House
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    #22 - The Seventh House

    S3:E6

    In episode 35 of Malgudi Days, Krishna gets married againt his parents' wishes. He meets an astrologer after his wife gets diagnosed with typhoid. Find out what solution the astrologer offers.

    Director:Unknown
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    #23 - Neighbour's Help

    S3:E7

    In episode 36 of Malgudi Days, Ekambaram dies leaving the family’s gold jewellery in his friend, Ram's custody till his son grows up. Ram financially supports Ekambaram’s family and educates his children but on a condition.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Background image for Vendor of Sweets - 05
    7.0/10(17 votes)

    #24 - Vendor of Sweets - 05

    S1:E13

    In episode 13 of Malgudi Days, Grace tells Jagan about her education and tells him how she met Mali. Jagan tells Grace about the abolition of untouchability in India. Mali discusses his plan to start a factory with Jagan.

    Director:Unknown
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  26. Background image for Vendor of Sweets - 01
    7.6/10(21 votes)

    #25 - Vendor of Sweets - 01

    S1:E9

    In episode 9 of Malgudi Days, meet Jagan, a sweetmeat shop owner, is a strict follower of Gandhian principles. Jagan is in for a shock when Mali, his son, decides to discontinue his education.

    Director:Unknown
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Worst Episodes Summary

"Vendor of Sweets - 06" is the worst rated episode of "Malgudi Days". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/16/1987. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Vendor of Sweets - 07".