Release Date

03 Jan, 1988

Total Episode/Season

53/1

Synopsis

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.

Original Title

Bharat Ek Khoj

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Specials

03 Jan, 1988

Extras from the DD serial, Bharat Ek Khoj.

The Discovery Of India

03 Jan, 1988

The 5000-year history of India from its beginnings to independence in 1947.

Created By

Shyam Benegal

Jawaharlal Nehru

Actors

Roshan Seth

Crew

Shama Zaidi

Iqtidar Alam Khan

Deenbandhu Mitra

Suneel Shanbaag

Ashok Mishra

Shyam Benegal

Sandeep Pendse

Vasant Dev

Lal Behari Dey

Gulan Kripalani