What you read, watched, and ate if you were a cool ‘80s kid.
He-Man
In the pre-Cartoon Network era, cartoon options were limited, but at least we had He-Man and the power of Grayskull.
Ek Anek aur Ekta
Every ‘80s kid knows the lyrics to the song from this Films Division short (but it seems like some of them might have forgotten its message of unity in diversity).
Gold Spot
This fizzy orange cola reigned when Coca-Cola and Pepsi were absent from the Indian market.
Charminar
Charminar ads were so cool, we badly wanted a drag…
Phantom
…but settled for Phantom’s candy ciggies instead.
2 rupee notes
Useful for when snacks actually used to cost Rs. 2.
Chacha Chaudhary
In more innocent times, our superhero was a kind old uncle with a quick wit.
Flop Show
No one satirized Indian manners and politics as well as Jaspal Bhatti.
Gandhi on Independence Day
Every year on August 15th, Doordarshan broadcast this three-hour long slog. Every year, our parents made us watch it.
Kapil Dev for BSA SLR
The comic-style ad featuring our World Cup-winning idol made everyone want this sleek bike.
