Mahabharat is an Indian Hindi-language epic television series based on the ancient Sanskrit epic of the same title. The original airing consisted of a total of 94 episodes[2] and were broadcast from 2 October 1988 to 24 June 1990 on Doordarshan.[3][4][5] It was produced by B. R. Chopra and directed by his son, Ravi Chopra.[6] The music was composed by Raj Kamal. The script was written by Pandit Narendra Sharma and the Hindi/Urdu poet Rahi Masoom Raza, based on the epic by Vyasa. Costumes for the series were provided by Maganlal Dresswala.[7] The serial claims to have used the Critical Edition of Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute as its basic source with Vishnu Sitaram Sukthankar and Shripad Krishna Belwalkar as its primary editor.
Star Tv Serial Mahabharat
Mahabharat Katha, another part of the serial was aired on 1997 which covers all the untold stories about Karna's marriage with Padmavati, Arjuna's marriage with Chitrāngadā and Ulupi, and stories about Ghatotkacha, Barbarika, Vrishaketu, Babruvahana, conspiracies of Viprachitti, Ashwamedha Yajna, Dushala's story and aftermath of the Kurukshetra War, which are not covered in the original series.[citation needed]
Ganguly was applauded for her performance in the sequence.[30] Ravi Chopra later disclosed that she was originally weeping while enacting in the Vastraharan sequence and the crew members had to console her later to make her stop.[30][31]The sequence is often claimed to be the most climactic one of the series.[32] For the sequence Chopra recreated the visual effect of the Vastraharan sequence of Babubhai Mistry's Mahabharat (1965) starring Padmini as Draupadi.[33] His visual effects won more favour than that of the 1965 film and has still been considered by a part of critics to be the most brilliant in line.[34][35] of the most successful television series in Indian television history.[36] In common with the "Ramayana" serial, the broadcasting of a Mahabharat episode was associated with the simultaneous emptying of streets in the cities and people leaving work early to watch it.[37] Along with general audience many big names from Hindi film industry like Rajesh Khanna, Amitabh Bachchan, Jeetendra, Hema Malini and Dharmendra also praised the show.[38]
Mahabharat is a 2013 Indian historical epic television series based on the Sanskrit saga Mahabharata.[3] It aired from 16 September 2013 to 16 August 2014 on Star Plus.[4][5] The series is available digitally on Disney+ Hotstar. Produced by Swastik Productions Pvt. Ltd, it starred Saurabh Raj Jain, Pooja Sharma and Shaheer Sheikh.[6]
Speaking about bringing Mahabharat to television again, Star Plus senior vice-president Nikhil Madhok said, "With over 20 years having passed since the telecast of Mahabharat serial on Doordarshan, we felt that the younger generation should be re-introduced to this epic. Also, the plot of this epic is open to interpretation and has many intricacies in it, unlike that of let's say Ramayan, which is fairly linear and is passed on from generation to generation."[27]
Writing for Rediff, Nishi Tiwari wrote that "If it maintains the quality of writing and able actors who portray key characters, we may have another winner among us".[52] DNA praised the costumes, scenery, Krishna's flute theme which was given by Raj Mohan Sinha,[53] and most of the CGI special effects, but said the serial's pace was too fast.[54]
During the COVID-19 outbreak and lockdown in India, it started re-airing on Star Plus from 30 March 2020 to 25 July 2020.[63] It soon became one of the most-watched Hindi GEC series featuring in the top five programs even during the re-run.[64][65]
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Alam Khan started his journey in the acting industry as a child actor. One of his most prominent roles was in Mahabharat. He has also participated in dance show Chak Dhoom Dhoom on Colors TV in 2010. He was also part of the comedy show Cchote Miyaan Chapter 3, which aired in 2013. Most recently, his role in Kota Factory as Uday emerged as a favourite.
By Shweta Keshri: Mythology is the flavour of the season. The nationwide lockdown brought back shows like Ramayan, Mahabharat, Shri Krishna, Shri Ganesh, Vishnu Puran and Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev. Initially, 80s mythological shows ruled the roost but gradually new-age counterparts like Siddharth Kumar Tewary's Mahabharat and Mohit Raina-starrer Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev made its way to the ratings chart.
Tewary also shared how he got Oscar-winner Bhanu Athaiya on board to design the costumes for the show. "I had the best of the technical team. Costume-wise we had the legendary Bhanu Athaiya, who won an Oscar for Gandhi. It took me close to five years to get the show on air. We started working on it at the end of 2008 and it was finally aired in 2013. I wanted a distinguished look and I tried a lot of people. Eventually, I went to meet Bhanu ji, she was really old. She was not able to sketch herself. so I requested her to share her ideas and tell the artistes what to do and other costume stylists would sketch it out and show it to her. That's how I got her on board and she really created a distinguished look for the series," he added.
Indian entertainment television channels have always had a captive audience for their tele-serials. These are predominantly complex family sagas with weeping women and conniving mothers-in-law plotting against daughters-in-law.
But now the gods are back in the 21st century to break the stranglehold of soaps on Indian TV. Tele-serials based on Hindu mythology with their many gods have stormed television gaining a loyal audience.
Saurabh Raj Jain essayed the role of Lord Krishna in the new Mahabharat. He made his debut as a supporting actor in Remix. However, he seems to have come a long way from their working in popular Indian television serials like Devo Ke Dev...Mahadev, Patiala Babes, Mahakaali - Anth Hi Aarambh Hai, Om Namo Venkatesaya, Bhakton Ki Bhakti Mein Shakti, Savdhaan India: Punjab Fight Back Now, Jai Shri Krishna, Uttaran, Parichay: Nayee Zindagi Kay Sapno Ka and Ek Thhi Naayka.
Saurav Gurjar played the role of Bheema, the second Pandav brother in Mahabharat. He had started his career as a wrestler in Ring Ka King. Soon after that, he starred in Mahabharat. Later he went on to work in Sankat Mochan Mahabali Hanumaan, Prithvi Vallabh: Itihaas Bhi, Rahasya Bhi and WWE NXT. His upcoming appearance will be in the 2021 movie, Brahmastra.
Pooja Sharma starred as Draupadi in the new version of Mahabharat on Star Plus. She had made her TV debut in Teri Meri Love Stories alongside Shaheer Sheikh soon after which she was cast in Mahabharat. However, since then she has acted in serials like Karmaphal Daata Shani, Mahakaali - Anth Hi Aarambh Hai, Porus and Chandragupta Maurya.
Arpit Ranka starred in the character of the eldest Kaurav brothers, Duryodhan. He worked in films like Paiyaa, Ayyanar and Jaaneman, Rey, MSG 2 the Messenger, Rudhramadevi and Boologam. He also worked in two serials since Mahabharat, namely Sankat Mochan Mahabali Hanumaan and Kannante Radha.
The legendary Mahabharat character of Bhishma was played by Arav Chowdharry. He has worked in both films and television and started his career with the television series Captain Vyom and Dhadkan. Since then he has worked in Aim, Dhoom, Right Yaaa Wrong, Zindgi Ka Har Rang ... Gulaal, Jhansi Ki Rani Laxmibai, Bharat Ka Veer Putra - Maharana Pratap, Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? Ek Baar Phir, Housefull 3, Aarambh, Vivegam, B.A. Pass 2, Action, Wanna Have Good Time 2 and Regards & Peace.
Mahabharat is a 2013 drama TV series on Star Plus based on Indian legendary epic of the same name. It has been produced by Swastik Pictures and features actors such as Saurabh Raj Jain as Lord Krishna, Shaheer Sheikh as Arjuna, Pooja Sharma as Draupadi, Aham Sharma as Karna and Arav Chowdhary as Bhishma Pitamah. The producers had creative associations with writer Salim Khan, author Devdutt Pattanaik, designer Bhanu Athaiya, music directors Ajay-Atul and Ismail Darbar, action director Ram Shetty and set designer Omang Kumar. The casting of the show is done by Sahil Ansari, Mahesh Chandra Bhatt, Arun Mitra. It started broadcasting on 16 September 2013.
Thanks to the 21-day lockdown, one of the most iconic TV serials in India, Mahabharat has returned to the public broadcasters DD. The episodes of Mahabharat are being shown every day from March 28 two times a day at 12 noon and 7 pm on DD Bharti. The TV serial Mahabharat is based on the Hindu Epic Mahabharat written by Ved Vyas and was directed by Ravi Chopra. The TV series was produced by BR Chopra. It left a maximum impact on a generation that was hooked to Sunday morning prime-time watching it religiously.
The lawyer turned TV actor, Shaheer Sheikh stole hearts with his role as Dev Dixit in Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi. The actor who is currently seen in TV serial Yeh Rishtey Hai Pyaar Ke however was first noticed when he played warrior Arjuna in Mahabharat. 2ff7e9595c
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