The Discovery of India

Information

First Air DateJanuary 3, 1988
Last Air DateJanuary 1, 1989
Seasons1
Episodes53
RuntimeN/A
StatusEnded
NetworkDD National
9.8
5 votes
Popularity90

The Discovery of India

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.

Cast & Crew

Creator

Jawaharlal Nehru
Jawaharlal Nehru

Featured Cast

Roshan Seth

Roshan Seth

Jawaharlal Nehru

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