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The Discovery of India

Original title: Bharat Ek Khoj

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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.

Created by
Shyam Benegal, Jawaharlal Nehru
Seasons
1
Episodes
53
First aired
Jan 3, 1988
Networks
DD National, DD Metro
Original language
Hindi
Origin
India

Cast of The Discovery of India

  • Portrait of Roshan Seth

    Roshan Seth

    Jawaharlal Nehru

Seasons

  • Specials

    Jan 3, 1988

    5 episodes

    Extras from the DD serial, Bharat Ek Khoj.

  • The Discovery Of India

    Jan 3, 1988

    53 episodes

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

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