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Mahabharat

  • TV Series
  • 1988–19901988–1990
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 45m
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8.9/10
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Nitish Bharadwaj in Mahabharat (1988)
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When a dynastic struggle between the collateral branches of the Kuru clan, the Kauravas and Pandavas lead them to the threshold of war, Lord Krishna decides to step in and take control of th... Read allWhen a dynastic struggle between the collateral branches of the Kuru clan, the Kauravas and Pandavas lead them to the threshold of war, Lord Krishna decides to step in and take control of the situation.When a dynastic struggle between the collateral branches of the Kuru clan, the Kauravas and Pandavas lead them to the threshold of war, Lord Krishna decides to step in and take control of the situation.
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17K
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  • Stars
    • Harish Bhimani
    • Nitish Bharadwaj
    • Mukesh Khanna
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    • Harish Bhimani
    • Nitish Bharadwaj
    • Mukesh Khanna
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    • Top rated TV #143
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Harish Bhimani
    • Samayas Samay
    94 episodes94 eps • 1988–1990
    Nitish Bharadwaj
    Nitish Bharadwaj
    • Krishnaas Krishna
    94 episodes94 eps • 1988–1990
    Mukesh Khanna
    Mukesh Khanna
    • Bheeshmaas Bheeshma…
    94 episodes94 eps • 1988–1990
    Gajendra Chauhan
    Gajendra Chauhan
    • Yudhishtiraas Yudhishtira…
    94 episodes94 eps • 1988–1990
    Praveen Kumar Sobti
    Praveen Kumar Sobti
    • Bheemas Bheem
    94 episodes94 eps • 1988–1990
    Arjun
    Arjun
    • Arjunas Arjun
    94 episodes94 eps • 1988–1990
    Roopa Ganguly
    Roopa Ganguly
    • Draupadias Draupadi
    94 episodes94 eps • 1988–1990
    Puneet Issar
    Puneet Issar
    • Duryodhanaas Duryodhana…
    94 episodes94 eps • 1988–1990
    Pankaj Dheer
    Pankaj Dheer
    • Karnaas Karna
    94 episodes94 eps • 1988–1990
    Gufi Paintal
    Gufi Paintal
    • Shakunias Shakuni
    94 episodes94 eps • 1988–1990
    Girija Shankar
    Girija Shankar
    • Dhritrashtraas Dhritrashtra…
    94 episodes94 eps • 1988–1990
    Surendra Pal
    Surendra Pal
    • Dronacharyaas Dronacharya…
    94 episodes94 eps • 1988–1990
    Renuka Israni
    Renuka Israni
    • Gandharias Gandhari
    93 episodes93 eps • 1988–1990
    Nazneen
    • Kuntias Kunti
    93 episodes93 eps • 1988–1990
    Virendra Razdan
    • Viduras Vidur
    93 episodes93 eps • 1988–1990
    Vinod Kapoor
    • Dushashanas Dushashan…
    93 episodes93 eps • 1988–1990
    Sanjeev Chitre
    Sanjeev Chitre
    • Sahadevas Sahadev…
    93 episodes93 eps • 1988–1990
    Sameer Chitre
    • Nakulas Nakul
    93 episodes93 eps • 1988–1990
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    Storyline

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    When a dynastic struggle between the collateral branches of the Kuru clan, the Kauravas and Pandavas lead them to the threshold of war, Lord Krishna decides to step in and take control of the situation.
    • dice game
    • throne
    • exile
    • epic
    • krishna the hindu deity
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    • Trivia
      According to production team member Kishore Malhotra, the total cost of producing the series was 9 crore (US$1.2 million). Casting for the series began in 1986 and shooting started off in mid-1988. Show was shot mostly at Mumbai's Film City, and the grand battle of Kurukshetra was shot in Rajasthan, with thousands of extras to fill the screen.
    • Quotes

      [Krishna has told Karna the truth about his birth and begs him to join the Pandavas in the upcoming Kurukshetra war. Karna turns down the offer, but later that day, he approaches at a temple alone]

      Karna: O, Creator! Why have I been tormented like this, to learn the truth about my birth? The Sun is still the source of light to the world! My mother is still a respected queen! Yet I, the result of their union, am a wanderer... But I will never give up Duryodhana!

      [shouts]

      Karna: Do you hear me? I will never betray him! He has given me far too much in friendship! I will never betray Duryodhana!

    • Connections
      Featured in Mahabharat Ki Mahabharat (1990)
    • Soundtracks
      Ath Shree Mahabharat Katha
      Performed by Mahendra Kapoor.

    User reviews133

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    Top review
    10/10
    The Best adaption of the biggest epic ever!!
    This is was made in late 1980s and I watched it as I was young in India. But when I bought the all 16 DVDs. It was amazing...the special effects may look old but the acting is superb...the acting done by the leading cast is unbelievable..this epic is about the meaning of life and Bhagavad Geeta spoken by Lord Krishna looks so real and understandable. Highly recommend this version..I know there are many versions but this is the best and the original. I think everyone in life should either read this great epic or watch it...it's not about Hinduism its about your Dharma (Duty) as human being. And if you are interested in great story telling you won't be disappointed.
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    • Jan 27, 2007

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 2, 1988 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Official site
      • Watch Mahabharat on ZEE5
    • Language
      • Hindi
    • Also known as
      • Махабхарата
    • Production company
      • B.R. Films
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 4:3

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