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The Discovery of India

  • 1988 – 1989
  • Ended
  • Documentary · Drama
  • 1 season
  • 9.4/10

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

  1. E1. Bharat Mata Ki Jai

    Jan 3, 1988 · 37m

  2. E2. The Beginnings (Indus Valley Civilization)

    Jan 10, 1988 · 44m

  3. E3. The Arrival of the Vedic People (the Rigveda)

    Jan 17, 1988 · 53m

  4. E4. Caste Formation

    Jan 24, 1988 · 46m

  5. E5. Mahabharata Part 1

    Jan 31, 1988 · 49m

  6. E6. Mahabharata Part 2

    Feb 7, 1988 · 44m

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