Sudesh Berry on DD era: Inspector Bharat in 'Suhaag' was my best role
Synopsis
Sudesh Berry says Inspector Bharat from DD's 'Suhaag' is the best role of his career — and he has reprised it in 'Suraag 2.0', which premiered on DD National on 21 September 2026. More than two decades after the original run ended, the veteran actor is back in the character that first made him a household name.
Key Takeaways
Sudesh Berry says his role as Inspector Bharat Chattopadhyay in DD's 'Suhaag' was the most recognised of his career. 'Suhaag' originally aired on Doordarshan from 14 June 1999 to 4 November 2002 , directed by Gautam Adhikari .
Reboot 'Suraag 2.0' premiered on DD National on 21 September 2026 , with Berry returning as Inspector Bharat.
The new series is produced by Kailashnath Adhikari and Ravi Adhikari and stars Sai Ketan Rao and Jigyasa Singh .
Berry also received acclaim for playing Thakur Loha Singh in Zee TV's 'Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo' ( 2009–2011 ), which ran for over 400 episodes .
Veteran actor Sudesh Berry has revisited his iconic Doordarshan days, revealing that his portrayal of Crime Branch Inspector Bharat Chattopadhyay in the mystery crime thriller 'Suhaag' remains the most celebrated role of his career. Speaking to reporters, Berry said audiences truly connected with the character in a way few roles have managed since.
The Role That Defined a Generation
'People really admired the role of Inspector Bharat,' Berry said, reflecting on the widespread affection the character earned during the show's original run on Doordarshan (DD). The series, which aired from 14 June 1999 to 4 November 2002, was directed by Gautam Adhikari and produced by Shri Adhikari Brothers Limited. It co-starred Amit Kapoor as Crime Branch Sub Inspector Shrivastav, with the drama centred on the duo solving murder mysteries as a team.
'Suhaag 2.0': Berry Returns as Inspector Bharat
The nostalgia is no longer just a memory. A reboot titled 'Suraag 2.0' premiered on DD National on 21 September 2026, produced by Kailashnath Adhikari and Ravi Adhikari under Sri Adhikari Brothers. The new instalment features Sai Ketan Rao and Jigyasa Singh in the lead roles. Notably, Berry himself has returned as Inspector Bharat, bridging the original series with its 2026 revival. 'Part 2 of the show has also come out now,' he confirmed.
Other Roles That Won Him Praise
Beyond his DD legacy, Berry also highlighted his portrayal of Thakur Loha Singh in the Zee TV drama 'Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo' as another fan favourite. The show, produced by Siddharth Kumar Tewary of Swastik Pictures, premiered on 16 March 2009 and ran for more than 400 episodes before going off air in February 2011. It starred Ratan Rajput in the lead, with a cast that included Abhishek Rawat, Mukul Harish, Richa Mukherjee, Dipika Kakar, Aditya Lakhia, Roopa Ganguly, and Sukirti Kandpal.
A Career Rooted in Memorable Characters
Berry's recall of these roles underlines a broader pattern in Indian television — that character-driven ensemble dramas from the DD era continue to hold deep cultural resonance for audiences who grew up watching them. The return of 'Suraag 2.0' with original cast members suggests that nostalgia-backed reboots remain a viable format for DD's contemporary programming strategy. How the new generation of viewers receives the revived series will be watched closely by the industry.
Point of View
Not just fresh content. Whether DD can convert that nostalgia into sustained ratings against streaming competition is the real question. If it works, expect more DD-era revivals; if it doesn't, the experiment will quietly confirm that some classics are better left as memories.
NationPress
1 Nov 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Which role is Sudesh Berry most recognised for?
Sudesh Berry is most recognised for playing Crime Branch Inspector Bharat Chattopadhyay in DD's mystery crime thriller 'Suhaag', which aired from 14 June 1999 to 4 November 2002. He has described it as the best role of his career to date.
What is 'Suraag 2.0' and when did it premiere?
'Suraag 2.0' is a reboot of the original DD series 'Suhaag', which premiered on DD National on 21 September 2026. Produced by Kailashnath Adhikari and Ravi Adhikari under Sri Adhikari Brothers, it stars Sai Ketan Rao and Jigyasa Singh, with Sudesh Berry returning as Inspector Bharat.
What was 'Suhaag' about?
'Suhaag' was a Doordarshan mystery crime thriller that followed Inspector Bharat Chattopadhyay and his assistant Sub Inspector Shrivastav as they solved murders and crimes. Directed by Gautam Adhikari and produced by Shri Adhikari Brothers Limited, it ran for over three years from 1999 to 2002.
Which other show earned Sudesh Berry significant praise?
Berry also received considerable acclaim for his portrayal of Thakur Loha Singh in the Zee TV drama 'Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo', which premiered on 16 March 2009 and went off air in February 2011 after more than 400 episodes. The show was produced by Siddharth Kumar Tewary of Swastik Pictures.
Who are the lead actors in 'Suraag 2.0'?
The 2026 reboot 'Suraag 2.0' on DD National features Sai Ketan Rao and Jigyasa Singh as the leads, with original cast member Sudesh Berry reprising his iconic role as Inspector Bharat Chattopadhyay.
