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The Discovery of India (1988)

9.8/10 Ended Jan 03, 1988 1 Season
Documentary Drama

Bharat Ek Khoj is a 53-episode Indian historical drama based on the book The Discovery of India by Jawaharlal Nehru, that dramatically unfolds the 5000 year history of India from its beginnings to the coming of independence in 1947. The drama was directed, written and produced by Shyam Benegal with cinematographer V. K. Murthy in 1988 for state-owned Doordarshan. Benegal's regular script collaborator Shama Zaidi also co-wrote the script.

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Show Details

Original Title Bharat Ek Khoj
Original Language HI
Status Ended
Type Scripted
Total Episodes 53
Total Seasons 1
Popularity 15.1

Networks

DD National
IN
DD Metro
IN

Cast

Roshan Seth
Roshan Seth
Jawaharlal Nehru
53 episodes
Om Puri
Om Puri
Ashoka
22 episodes
Ravi Jhankal
Ravi Jhankal
Balram
17 episodes
Ila Arun
Ila Arun
Gangamma
12 episodes
K.K. Raina
K.K. Raina
Vidur
12 episodes
Anang Desai
Anang Desai
Appar
12 episodes
Vijay Kashyap
Vijay Kashyap
Chand Bardai
11 episodes
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Lalit Tiwari
Arjun
11 episodes
Salim Ghouse
Salim Ghouse
Ramaraya
10 episodes
Pankaj Berry
Pankaj Berry
Ab'ul Fazal
10 episodes
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John Holyer
Wellesly
10 episodes
Aanjjan Srivastav
Aanjjan Srivastav
Dhrutarashtra
9 episodes

Key Crew

Created By Jawaharlal Nehru, Shyam Benegal
Writer Shama Zaidi, Suneel Shanbaag, Ashok Mishra
Director Shyam Benegal

Seasons

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Specials
5 episodes 1988

Extras from the DD serial, Bharat Ek Khoj.

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The Discovery Of India
53 episodes 1988

The 5000-year history of India from its beginnings to independence in 1947.

Networks

DD National
IN
DD Metro
IN

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Posters
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Keywords

based on novel or book india indian history

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Rating
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Based on 5 votes

Details
First Air Date January 3, 1988
Last Air Date January 1, 1989
Country IN
Language HI
Status Ended
Popularity 15.1
Links
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