03/01/1988-01/01/1989 · Documentary,Drama

Overview

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.

Cast

Roshan Seth

Jawaharlal Nehru

Om Puri

Ashoka,Soldier-1,Patel Range Gowda,.....

Ravi Jhankal

Laxman,Balram,Chandragupta,.....

Ila Arun

Gangamma,Asandhimitra,Kaikeyi,.....

K.K. Raina

Vidur,Shahabuddin Ghori,Radhagupta,.....

Anang Desai

Sumantra,Chandraprabha,Ram Mohan Roy,.....

Vijay Kashyap

Shakatara,Mahendravarman,Chand Bardai,.....

Lalit Tiwari

Arjun,Rakshasa,Vilom,.....

Salim Ghouse

Ramaraya,Rama,Krishna,.....

Pankaj Berry

Ab'ul Fazal,Ibrahim Qutub Shah,Bharat,.....

Seasons

Specials

Release Date: 03/01/1988

The Discovery Of India

Release Date: 03/01/1988