Mahabharat (1988–1990)

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The epic story of the family feud between the noble Pandava princes and their scheming cousins, the Kaurava kings.

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Arun Bakshi ...
 Dhrishtadyumna (1 episode, 1988)
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 Dwarpal,1988 to 1990 (1 episode, 1988)
Aloka Mukerjee ...
 Subhadra (1 episode, 1988)
Virendra Razdan ...
 Vidur (1 episode, 1988)
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The epic story of the family feud between the noble Pandava princes and their scheming cousins, the Kaurava kings.

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According to the making-of documentary "Mahabharat ki Mahabharat," Mukesh Khanna was initially selected for the role of Drona, but was later re-cast as Bheeshma after producer B.R. Chopra saw him in full costume and make-up for the role of Drona and uttered, in Hindi, "This is our Bheeshma." See more »

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[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!
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Karna: Do you hear me? I will never ...
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Long live the legends!!

Mahabharat was a landmark in Indian TV industry. It did to TV in 80's what Kaun Banega Karodpati did in 2000. It carried on what was started by Ramayan - an epic saga series.

Many Indians who gave no more importance to the epic, those had forgotten it, and most importantly the kids who would have had no chance of learning about it, were greatly helped by the TV version. Its greatest achievement was to revive the lost pride in the culture.

Though the special features will now seem kiddish, the costume will seem gaudy, yet I appreciate the details that were achieved with such small budgets. Fast-paced episodes aptly covered the whole epic in just 94 episodes.

I would recommend it to all Indian parents bringing up children in western countries to help kids learn about our great culture.


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