The Discovery of India (1988)
DocumentaryDrama
Creator: Jawaharlal Nehru
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.
Seasons
Season 1 Episodes
Episode 1
Bharat Mata Ki Jai
Episode 2
The Beginnings (Indus Valley Civilization)
Episode 3
The Arrival of the Vedic People (the Rigveda)
Episode 4
Caste Formation
Episode 5
Mahabharata Part 1
Episode 6
Mahabharata Part 2
Episode 7
Ramayana Part 1
Episode 8
Ramayana Part 2
Episode 9
Republics and Kingdoms
Episode 10
Negation and Acceptance of Life
Episode 11
Chanakya and Chandragupta Part 1
Episode 12
Chanakya and Chandragupta Part 2