The Discovery of India ·Bharat Ek Khoj

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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Documentary
Drama
Created By

Jawaharlal NehruShyam Benegal

First Aired on

Jan 03, 1988

1 seaons till Jan 01, 1989

Popularity: 43.6675
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Networks
(IN)
(IN)
Production

Doordarshan (IN)

Status: Ended

Show Ended

Last episode: Epilogue

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 53 episodes

Specials

Extras from the DD serial, Bharat Ek Khoj.

Aired

5 Episodes
  • Episode 1Amir Khusro's Qawwali min

    Overview not available

  • Episode 2Nasadiya Sukta from Rigveda min

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  • Episode 3Ode To Water min

    Overview not available

  • Episode 4Poem from Tagore's Gitanjali min

    Overview not available

  • Episode 5Song Praising Indra I min

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Crew & Team

Jawaharlal Nehru

Book

Vasant Dev

Writer

Ashok Mishra

Writer

Shama Zaidi

Writer

Suneel Shanbaag

Writer

Sandeep Pendse

Writer

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