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Name: Mahabharat
Genre: Drama
Released: 1988-10-02
Cast: Harish BhimaniNitish BharadwajMukesh Khanna

TV-14
1988
1 Season
9.0 (23,756)

Mahabharat is an epic Indian drama produced by Rajshri Media from 1988 to 1990. The show is based on the ancient Indian epic Mahabharata, which tells the story of the battle for the throne of Hastinapura between two clans of cousins, the Kauravas and the Pandavas.

The show features an ensemble cast of talented actors, including Harish Bhimani as the narrator, Nitish Bharadwaj as Lord Krishna, Mukesh Khanna as Bhishma, and many others. The actors bring their characters to life with their impressive performances and powerful dialogues.

The show follows the story of the Kuru family, headed by Dhritarashtra, the blind king of Hastinapura. Dhritarashtra has a hundred sons, led by Duryodhana, who is jealous of his cousins, the Pandavas. The Pandavas are five in number and include Yudhishthira, Bhima, Arjuna, Nakula, and Sahadeva. The Kauravas and the Pandavas are trained in warfare and administration by their guru, Dronacharya.

The story revolves around the struggle for power and the ultimate battle between the Kauravas and the Pandavas. The two sides are constantly at odds, and their disagreements escalate into a series of battles that culminate in the final, decisive battle at Kurukshetra. The war results in the annihilation of most of the Kuru family, including the hundred sons of Dhritarashtra and the entire army of the Kauravas.

Throughout the show, Lord Krishna provides guidance to the Pandavas and serves as their charioteer in battle. Lord Krishna's words of wisdom and teachings about the nature of life and death provide a profound philosophical subtext to the story.

The show features impressive visual effects and elaborate battle scenes, which reflect the scale and intensity of the story. The sets and costumes are also carefully crafted to reflect the historical and cultural context of the ancient Indian epic.

Mahabharat is a timeless tale of power, greed, love, and loss that has captured the imagination of audiences for centuries. The show's gripping storytelling, powerful performances, and epic battles have made it a classic of Indian television. The show has been broadcast in over 80 countries and has been dubbed into various languages, making it accessible to audiences around the world.

Overall, Mahabharat is a must-watch for anyone interested in Indian history, culture, and mythology. Its timeless themes and powerful storytelling continue to resonate with audiences today, making it a timeless masterpiece of Indian television.

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94. Episode 94

November 27, 1993

After the mourning period is over, Krishna leads Yudhishthir to the throne. Yudhishthir crowns Bheem the Yuvraj and appoints Vidur as the Prime Minister of Hastinapur. Arjun is made the commander of the army.

93. Episode 93

November 27, 1993

The Kurukshetra war has ended. The Pandavas visit Dhritarashtra who coldly embraces Yudhishthir. Dhritarashtra then moves forward to embrace Bheem, but Krishna tells Bheem to put an iron statue in his place. Dhritarashtra hugs and crushes the iron statue.

92. Episode 92

November 27, 1993

Duryodhan commands Ashwathama, the new commander-in-chief, to kill the Pandavas. Ashwathama, Kripacharya and Krit Verma arrive at the Pandava camp in the middle of the night as Dhristadyum and Draupadi's five sons are sleeping.

91. Episode 91

November 27, 1993

The battle between Bheem and Duryodhan begins. The warriors appear equal in strength and skill, but Krishna informs Bheem that Duryodhan could be defeated only if he smashes Duryodhan's thighs.

90. Episode 90

November 27, 1993

Kunti visits the battlefield in the middle of the night to grieve over the dead body of her son Karna. Yudhisthir finds her and learns that Karna was her brother. "Had I known, I wouldn't have fought this war," says Yudhisthir.

89. Episode 89

November 27, 1993

The battle between Karna and Arjun begins. Karna sends a dazzling arrow, which splits fire towards Arjun. Krishna presses Arjun's chariot five fingers deep in the mud,so that the shaft misses his head and only strikes his crown.

88. Episode 88

November 27, 1993

On the battlefield, Dushasan attacks Bheem with his arrows. Bheem remembers what Dushasan had done to Draupadi and anger blazes within him. Bheem jumps from his chariot and attacks Dushasan.

87. Episode 87

November 27, 1993

Drona spreads fear and destruction in the Pandava army. He seems invincible but Krishna tells Yudhisthir and Arjun that Drona can be defeated. "If he were to hear that his son, Ashwathama is dead,he would lose interest in life and throw down his weapons."

86. Episode 86

May 21, 1994

Bheem and Hidimba's mighty son, Ghatotkach, joins the Pandavas in the war. Duryodhan realizes that Ghatotkach must be destroyed and encourages Karna to use his "shakti" (divine weapon).

85. Episode 85

May 14, 1994

Arjun vows to kill Jayadhrath before sunset to avenge the death of his son Abhimanyu. If he is unable to kill Jayadhrath before sunset, Arjun swears he will burn himself to death.

84. Episode 84

May 7, 1994

On the battlefield Arjun tells Krishna to take his chariot to Jayadhrath. "There is a wall of Kaurav army between you and Jayadhrath" says Krishna." I have to break the wall to complete my oath." Declares Arjun. Krishna is amused.

83. Episode 83

April 30, 1994

Arjun kills Susarama the Trigatha Chief and returns to the Pandava camp. He learns about Abhimanyu's death and discovers that Jayadhrath was the main cause of his son's death. Arjun vows to kill Jayadhrath before sunset the next day.

82. Episode 82

April 24, 1994

Yudhisthir learns about Drona's plan to arrange the Kaurav forces in the Chakra-Vyuha. Unfortunately, Yudhisthir cannot depend on Arjun for Susarama has lured him away from the battlefield, but Arjun's son, Abhimanyu offers his assistance.

81. Episode 81

April 16, 1994

Drona decides to arrange his focuses in a "Chakra - Vyuha," which is a battle arrangement that only Arjun can penetrate and emerge from. The Trigartha Chief Susarama is asked to assist the Kauravas in their plan to capture Yudhisthir.

80. Episode 80

April 9, 1994

The Kaurav warriors sit in council and decide to have Drona capture Yudhisthir alive. Duryodhan says,"œI will end the war when Yudhisthir is in our hands." Drona agrees to the plan after Duryodhan promises that Yudhisthir would not be sentenced to death.

79. Episode 79

April 2, 1994

On the tenth day of battle, Arjun positions Shikhandi in front of him and attacks Bheeshma. As Arjun's arrows pierce his body, Bheeshma smiles. Bheeshma's shield is cut into pieces by Arjun's arrows and he falls onto the ground.

78. Episode 78

March 26, 1994

The Pandavas are faced with a huge problem, victory continues to elude them. They were blessed by Bheeshma to achieve victory but they could only achieve victory after they kill Bheeshma and Bheeshma could not be killed unless he willed himself to die.

77. Episode 77

November 23, 1993

The Pandavas army fares poorly during the first day of the battle. Dhrishtadyumna, the commander-in-chief of the Pandavas, devises strategies to avoid a repetition of the first day. Bheeshma's chariot, Duryodhan's men protect the grand sire.

76. Episode 76

November 23, 1993

During the afternoon of the first day of battle, Abhimanyu attacks grand sire Bheeshma and brings down his chariot's flag. The Kauravas warriors retaliate with a combined attack on the youthful warrior. Bheeshma's chariot continues to create havoc.

75. Episode 75

November 27, 1993

The battle is about to begin, but Yudhisthir removes his Armour, puts down his weapons, and descends from his chariot. The Pandavas and the Kauravas forces look with amazement as he proceeds on foot towards the Kaurava camp..

74. Episode 74

November 23, 1993

Krishna says to Arjun, "I am birthless and changeless. I am the Lord. I take birth through the power of my Maya". Unable to satisfy Arjun's hopeless conscience, Krishna grants divine eyesight to Arjun and stuns him with his "Viraat Roop" .

73. Episode 73

November 23, 1993

On the battlefield of Kurukshetra, Krishna continues to talk to Arjun about the importance of following Dharma (Duty). He tells Arjun to equate pain with pleasure and profit with loss.

72. Episode 72

November 23, 1993

Arjun refuses to fight and kill his relatives and friends. Krishna tell him that "Atama (Soul) cannot be killed" and advises Arjun to be strong. Krishna's teachings to Arjun at the battlefield form the basis of the "BHAGAWAD - GITA" (The Song of God).

71. Episode 71

November 27, 1993

Krishna tells Arjun to seek Goddess Durga's blessings for winning the war. Arjun prays to the Goddess. She tells him, " Wherever there is righteousness there is Krishna, and wherever there is Krishna, there is victory."

70. Episode 70

January 29, 1994

Shikhandi, who was Amba in the previous life, is anxious for the Kurukshetra war because he wants to fight with Bheeshma. Bheeshma had insulted Amba by refusing to marry her after he had abducted her.

69. Episode 69

January 22, 1994

All the warriors expect Balram and Rukhmi (Rukmani's brother) move towards the battelfield. Balram remains neutral and both parties deny Rukhmi's help. Duryodhan tricks Salya into joining the Kaurava army.

68. Episode 68

January 15, 1994

Yudhishtir holds a meeting and Drishtadyum is appointed Supreme Commander of the Pandora army. Drupad, Shikhandi, Bheem and the other prominent warriors take command of the various divisions. The stage is set for the Kurukshetra war.

67. Episode 67

January 8, 1994

Vidur submits his resignation to Dhritarashtra, he is depressed by the inevitable war. Kunti worries about the battle to be fought between her sons, Karna and the Pandava brothers. She visits Karna and tells him the truth about his birth.

66. Episode 66

January 1, 1994

Krishna's peace mission has failed. Krishna goes to Kunti and tells her what has happened at the Court. He asks her if she has a message for her sons. "The time has come", she says, "for which a Kshatriya woman brings forth sons."

65. Episode 65

December 25, 1993

Krishna goes to the court of Hastinapur. He suggests that Indraprastha be given back to the Pandavaas, but Duryodhan insists that the Pandavas must return to the forest. Krishna then suggests that five villages be given to the five Pandava brothers.

64. Episode 64

December 18, 1993

The war between the Kauravas and the Pandavas looks inevitable, but Krishna makes a last attempt for peace. Krishna arrives in Hastinapur and is flooded with valuable presents.

63. Episode 63

December 11, 1993

In Hastinapur everyone is nervous when Sanjay returns from the meeting with Yudhishthir and his allies. Sanjay says, "Duryodhan should know that Arjun said, "˜If Indraprastha is not given back to us, we will uproot the Kauravas."

62. Episode 62

December 4, 1993

Vidur advises Dhritrashtra to return Indraprastha to the Pandavas. Gandhari also ask her husband to act justly, but Dhritrashtra refuses to accept their advice. He sends a message to Yudhishthir, telling the Pandavas to spend twelve more years in exile.

61. Episode 61

November 27, 1993

After the wedding of Abhimanyu and Uttara, Krishna, the Pandavas, Virat and others meet in Virat's assembly. They decide to send an emissary to Hastinapur to seek the restoration of Indraprastha. The emissary arrives in Hastinapur.

60. Episode 60

November 19, 1989

Duryodhan and Karna advance into battle. Arjun attacks the Kaurav army and the Kaurav warriors fall unconscious due to his magical weapons. News arrives from the battlefield and King Virat boasts about the glory of his son Uttar.

59. Episode 59

November 12, 1989

The news of Keechak's death reaches Duryodhan. He suspects that Bheem is responsible and decides to invade Virat. King Susarma of Trigarta also invades Virat. He captures Virat, but Bheem attacks and Virat emerges victorious.

58. Episode 58

November 5, 1989

Keechak is mad with lust for Draupadi. Draupadi runs to the Virat court, where Keechak angrily kicks her in the presence of Yudhishtir and Bheem. Draupadi reports the matter to Queen Sudeshna and asks Bheem for protection and revenge. Bheem kills Keechak.

57. Episode 57

October 29, 1989

Karna has assumed the guise of a Brahmin and has become a disciple of Parshuram. Parshuram observes Karna's resistance to pain and realizes that he is a Kshatriya.In anger, he curses Karna.

56. Episode 56

October 22, 1989

The Pandavas live incognito and serve King Virat. Yudhishthir becomes a courtier named Kanak. Bheem becomes a cook. Nakul and Sahadev look after cattle and horses. Arjun becomes a eunuch named Brihannala and Draupadi becomes Sairandhir.

55. Episode 55

October 15, 1989

Jayadrath, Duryodhan's brother-in-law, does penance for kidnapping Draupadi and is rewarded by Lord Shiva. In the forest, the Pandavas plan their 13th year of exile to live incognito and to work in another Kingdom.

54. Episode 54

October 8, 1989

In Indralok, Lord Indra limits Urvashi's curse on Arjun to one year during which he becomes an eunuch. In Dwaraka, Sri Krishna trains his nephew Abhimanyu in the martial arts. In Hastinapur, Bheeshma, Drona and Vidur worry about the future of the Kingdom.

53. Episode 53

October 1, 1989

Rishi Durvasa and his followers arrive in the forest to visit the Pandavas. He requests food for himself and his followers and Draupadi is worried, for her cooking vessel is empty.

52. Episode 52

September 24, 1989

After hearing about the Pandavas exile, Krishna goes to visit them. He advises the Pandavas to prepare for war and tells Arjun unwillingly to do penance to obtain divine weapons. Arjun does penance and eventually pleases Lord Shiva.

51. Episode 51

September 17, 1989

Rishi Vyas rebukes Dhritarashtra for exiling the Pandavas. He predicts the extinction of the Kauravs after 14 years due to Duryodhan's misdeeds. Duryodhan and his men leave for Dwaitavan to witness the distress of the Pandavas.

50. Episode 50

September 10, 1989

The departure of the Pandavas upset Bheeshama, Vidur, Drona and the other elders of the Royal House of Kurus. Vidur advises Dhritarashtra to summon them back. Dhritarashtra rebukes Vidur, so Vidur leaves.

49. Episode 49

September 3, 1989

Duryodhan threatens to wage war against the Pandavas. When Dhritarashtra forbids him for war, Duryodhan secures Dhritarashtra's approval to entice Yudhishthir to another game of dice. Yudhishthir accepts the challenge but is once again defeated.

48. Episode 48

August 27, 1989

Gandhari warns Dhritarashtra that the attempt to disrobe Draupadi will cause the destruction of his lineage. Dhritarashtra gives everything back to the Pandavas. Arjun swears that the Pandavas want the dead bodies of Duryodhan, Dushasan and Shakuni .

47. Episode 47

August 20, 1989

Enraged, Duryodhan asks his brother Dushasan to bring Draupadi in the assembly hall. Dushasan drags Draupadi to the hall and tries to disrobe her but a miracle occurs. Bheem swears to avenge the wrongdoing, while Draupadi rises to curse the Kauravas.

46. Episode 46

August 13, 1989

Duryodhan suggests that Shakuni cast the dice for him. Yudhishthir loses his entire Kingdom, his brothers, himself and Draupadi. Duryodhan insists that Draupadi be fetched to the assembly hall and orders Prathikami to bring her.

45. Episode 45

August 6, 1989

Dhritarashtra orders Vidur to go to Indraprastha and to invite Yudhishthir to Hastinapur to play dice with Duryodhan.The Pandavas arrive in Hastinapur and pay their respect to the King.

44. Episode 44

July 30, 1989

Duryodhan is unhappy about the prosperity of the Pandavas. Shakuni consoles him and later loses in a game of dice to Yudhishthir. Duryodhan walks around Yudhishthir's "Maya Mahal" and falls into one of the pools.

43. Episode 43

July 23, 1989

Yudhishthir decides to perform the Rajsuya Yagna. The first honor is rendered to Sri Krishna. Shishupal, the King of Chedi, asks, "When there are so many Kings gathered in this assembly? Why should the first honor be paid to Krishna?"

42. Episode 42

July 16, 1989

Bheem and Jarasandh are so equally matched in strength that they fight for nearly fourteen days without rest. When Jarasandh finally shows signs of exhaustion, Krishna prompts Bheem to bring an end to him

41. Episode 41

July 9, 1989

Arjun and Subhadra arrive at Dwarika and are formally married. Arjun later returns to Indraprastha with Subhadra. Draupadi welcomes Subhadra. Yudhishthir seeks Sri Krishna's advice on performing the Rajsuya Yagna.

40. Episode 40

July 2, 1989

The Pandavas were happy in Indraprastha. To avoid rivalry amongst themselves, they had come to a decision to have Draupati divide her time equally between the five brothers.

39. Episode 39

June 25, 1989

Yudhishthir is coronated with great celebration. Dhritrashtra bids Yudhishthir farewell with his words Yudhishthir knew that the land was a barren wasteland, but he agreed to accept this injustice because he wanted peace.

38. Episode 38

June 18, 1989

The decision to partition the Kingdom of Hastinapur between the Kauravas and the Pandavas is not liked by the Pandavas, but Krishna consoles them and tells them that Khandavprastha is their Karmabhoomi (field of action).

37. Episode 37

June 11, 1989

The Pandavas and Draupadi return to Hastinapur. Dhritrashtra conceals his disappointment and orders everyone to welcome them. Determined to establish peace between the Kauravas and the Pandavas, Bheeshma suggests giving half the kingdom to Yudhishthir.

36. Episode 36

June 4, 1989

Duryodhan and Shakuni are furious when they learn that the Pandava brothers are alive and that King Dhritrashtra has sent Vidur to call them back to Hastinapur. Karna is ready to fight them.

35. Episode 35

May 28, 1989

Without hesitation, Arjun shoots his arrow into the target. He wins Draupadi's hand in Marriage. The Princes are loud with anger about how a Brahmin can marry a princess. Shri Krishna seeks to appease the Princes and Arjun and Bheem protect Draupadi.

34. Episode 34

May 21, 1989

The Pandavas journey through the forest and learn about Draupadi the daughter of King Drupad. Many warrior princes were invited for the wedding.The candidate for the hand of the princes was required to string a mighty steel bow and shoot a steel arrow.

33. Episode 33

May 14, 1989

The Pandavas stay in the city of Ekchakra in the guise of Brahmins. Kunti and Bheem learn of a cruel and terribly strong rakshasa named Bakasur who was harassing the people. Bheem sets out to eliminate this rakshasa.

32. Episode 32

May 7, 1989

After escaping from the tragedy, the Pandavas arrived in a forest and took rest.

31. Episode 31

April 30, 1989

Only three days are left for the house of wax to go up in flames and for Kunti and her sons to burn to death. Vidur informs the Pandavas of the evil plan and sends them a miner who helps them dig a tunnel to escape.

30. Episode 30

April 23, 1989

Kunti takes Yudhishthir to Gandhari to seek her blessings before leaving for Varnavat.Gandhari is extremely happy to learn that Yudhishthir will stay in the beautiful palace built by her son Duryodhan.

29. Episode 29

April 16, 1989

Duryodhan asks Dhritarashtra to send the Pandava brothers to Varnavat to attend a festival.He threatens to commit suicide if the Pandava brothers are not sent to Varnavat.Dhritarashtra is worried conflict between Yudhishthir and Duryodhan.

28. Episode 28

April 9, 1989

Rukmani asked Krishna to take her away from Vidarbha before she gets married to Shishupal. Krishna decides to go to Vidarbha and defeats the forces of Bheeshmal and Shishupal and take Rukmani away. In Hastinapur, Dhirtarashtra is worried about his throne.

27. Episode 27

April 2, 1989

The court meets to name the Heir Apparent to the throne of Hastinapur. Dhritarashtra is compelled to appoint Yudhishthir because of his superior intellect. Jarasandh, the King of Magadha, arrives in Vidarbha to meet King Bheeshmak.

26. Episode 26

March 26, 1989

After finishing his education at Sandeepani Gurukul Shri Krishna returns to Mathura. Krishna advises Ugrasen, the king of Mathura, to shift his capital from Mathura to Dwarika.The Heir Apparent to the throne of Hastinapur is to be chosen .

25. Episode 25

March 19, 1989

The education of the Kuru princes is over. Dhrona continues to advise the Kaurava and the Pandava Princes.Shri Krishna and Balram finish their education at Sandeepani Gurukul and plan to return to Mathura.

24. Episode 24

March 12, 1989

A special stadium that was built to exhibit the feats of the Kuru princes is full of spectators.A mace fight between Duryodhan and Bheem follows.Arjun displays many feats of archery convincing all that there is no one equal to him .

23. Episode 23

March 5, 1989

Dronacharya (Drona) trains the Kuru Princes in the art of "Gada Yudh" (Mace fighting).Bheem and Duryodhan specialize in it and exhibit their skills.Drona is especially delighted by Arjun's prowess and he loves him even more than his own son, Ashwathama.

22. Episode 22

February 26, 1989

Dronacharya (Drona) trains the Kuru Princes in the art of archery and other military skills. Arjun receives praise by his teachers. Shakuni rebukes his sister Gandhari for not seeing through all the plots of the Pandavas.

21. Episode 21

February 19, 1989

Kunti forbids Bheem from saying anything about Duryodhan's attempt to kill him.Vidur suspects something is behind Bheem's silence and goes to see Bheeshma to discuss his concerns. Bheeshma is helpless as he is bound by his vow to protect Hastinapur.

20. Episode 20

February 12, 1989

Rishi Vyas takes Satyavati, Ambika and Ambalika to Tapovan (forest).Before leaving, Satyavati tells Dhritarashtra to look after the Pandava Children.The Kaurav and the Pandav children grow up together.

19. Episode 19

October 1, 1984

18. Episode 18

January 29, 1989

Krishna releases King Ugrasen and his parents, Devki and Vasudev who had been imprisoned by Kans. People of Mathura rejoice and celebrate the coronation of King Ugrasen. Krishna goes to Sandeepani Gurukul for his education while.

17. Episode 17

January 22, 1989

Krishna's departs for Mathura.The residents of Mathura have heard of his divine sports and they pay obeisance to him as an ‘Avatar'.Eventually,Krishna faces his uncle, Kans who plans to slay Krishna but meets his own death at the hands of Shri Krishna.

16. Episode 16

January 15, 1989

Kans tries to subdue Krishna.He commands two demons to destroy Nandgaon.This episode covers two major portions of divine sports – one,saving of Nandgaon by lifting the Govardhan Mountain and the other 'Maharaas' .

15. Episode 15

January 8, 1989

Krishna grows up to being an 11 year-old-boy.Now he has given up stealing butter; instead he steals the hearts of the young 'Gopis'.Radha is one such 'Gopini' who has lost her heart to him.

14. Episode 14

January 1, 1989

Krishna's divine sports make him the darling of his friends. To everyone's amazement he killed Kalia the Serpent King who lived in the river Yamuna, while retrieving the ball of his friend Sridham from the bottom of the river.

13. Episode 13

December 25, 1988

Krishna's divine sports make him the darling of his friends. To everyone's amazement while retrieving the ball of his friend Sridham from the the river Yamuna, he kills the Serpent King Kalia who lived in the bottom of the river.

12. Episode 12

December 18, 1988

Unusual celebrations in Gokul make Kans suspicious that Devki's eighth child must be there. Pootna is sent there as a toy seller to kill all the children born in Gokul. When she tries to kill Krishna, she loses her own life.

11. Episode 11

December 11, 1988

Kans personally kills Devki's first six children born in the prison. Devki's seventh ‘Pregnancy' is taken over by Vasudev's second wife who gives birth to Balram.

10. Episode 10

December 4, 1988

In Mathura, King Kans dethrones his father and takes over the Kingdom. He arranges his sister marriage with his influential friend Vasudev. But with the prediction that her eighth son will be responsible for Kans's death, he imprisons Devki and Vasudev.

9. Episode 9

November 27, 1988

Pandu accidentally kills a Sage, while hunting. As penance, Pandu decides to spend his life in exile and entrusts his kingdom to Dhritarashtra. In time, five children – Yudhisthir, Bheem, Arjun, Nakul and Sahadev – are born to Kunti and Madri.

8. Episode 8

November 20, 1988

Pandu establishes the supremacy of the Kuru House. During his campaign's he takes another wife, Madri. After the campaigns, Pandu goes to the forest for relaxation with his two queens Kunti and Madri.

7. Episode 7

November 13, 1988

Dhritarashtra and Pandu are married to Gandhari and Kunti respectively. As Dhritarashtra is blind, Gandhari binds up her eyes with a piece of silk, refusing to see the world. Kunti is the daughter of the King of Yadava's and sister of Vasudeva.

6. Episode 6

November 6, 1988

Threatened with extinction, Satyavati, calls on Ambalika and Ambika to marry Rishi Vyasa. Ambalika gives birth to Dhritarashtra who is born blind. Ambika gives birth to Pandu who is born anemic.Bhishma is duty bound to look after this generation too.

5. Episode 5

October 30, 1988

Shantanu's son Vichitravirya ascends the throne. Bhishma arranges the marriage of Amba,Ambika and Ambalika, the daughters of a neighboring king, with King Vichitravirya. However, Vichitravirya dies young and without any offspring.

4. Episode 4

October 23, 1988

Bhishma (Devavrat) defends his sacrifice and carries out his duties to look after all the affairs of the State. King Shantanu dies in grief and guilt towards Bhishma.

3. Episode 3

October 16, 1988

Devavrat is crowned as Yuvraj, heir apparent to King Shantanu. But, to enable his father's remarriage to a village girl, Devavrat vows to remain unmarried for the rest of his life and renounces his rights to the throne.

2. Episode 2

October 9, 1988

Bound by his promise, Shantanu does not question Ganga as she sacrifices seven of their sons. When he protests at the birth of their eighth son, Ganga leaves him forever with their last son.Later, she returns the same son to Shantanu

1. Episode 1

October 2, 1988

King Bharat sows the seed of democratic thinking by appointing a commoner as his successor. Many generations later, King Shantanu risks this tradition when he marries Ganga, who is promised not to be questioned for any for her actions....

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