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Mahabharat

  • 2013 –2014
  • Ended
  • TV-14

★ 8.7 TMDB Rating · 31 votes

Mahabharat is a 2013 drama TV series on Star Plus based on Indian legendary epic of the same name. It has been produced by Swastik Pictures and features actors such as Saurabh Raj Jain as Lord Krishna, Shaheer Sheikh as Arjuna, Pooja Sharma as Draupadi, Aham Sharma as Karna and Arav Chowdhary as Bhishma Pitamah. The producers had creative associations with writer Salim Khan, author Devdutt Pattanaik, designer Bhanu Athaiya, music directors Ajay-Atul and Ismail Darbar, action director Ram Shetty and set designer Omang Kumar. The casting of the show is done by Sahil Ansari, Mahesh Chandra Bhatt, Arun Mitra. It started broadcasting on 16 September 2013.

Created by
Siddharth Kumar Tewary
Seasons
28
Episodes
267
Episode length
~20m
First aired
Sep 16, 2013
Networks
StarPlus
Original language
Hindi
Origin
India

Cast of Mahabharat

  • Portrait of Saurabh Raj Jain

    Saurabh Raj Jain

    Shri Krishna

  • Portrait of Shaheer Sheikh

    Shaheer Sheikh

    Arjuna

  • Portrait of Rohit Bharadwaj

    Rohit Bharadwaj

    Yudhisthir

  • Portrait of Pooja Sharma

    Pooja Sharma

    Draupadi

  • Portrait of Saurav Gurjar

    Saurav Gurjar

    Bheem

  • Portrait of Aham Sharma

    Aham Sharma

    Karna

  • Portrait of Arav Chowdhary

    Arav Chowdhary

    Bhishma

  • Portrait of Arpit Ranka

    Arpit Ranka

    Duryodhana

  • Portrait of Lavanya Bhardwaj

    Lavanya Bhardwaj

    Sahadev

  • Portrait of Shafaq Naaz

    Shafaq Naaz

    Kunti

  • Portrait of Veebha Anand

    Veebha Anand

    Subhadra

  • Portrait of Richa Mukherjee

    Richa Mukherjee

    Uttara

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United States
Streaming on Hulu
United Kingdom
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India
Streaming on VI movies and tv, JioHotstar
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Seasons

  • Poster for Specials of Mahabharat

    Specials

    Sep 11, 2013

    3 episodes

  • Poster for Season 1 of Mahabharat

    Season 1

    Sep 15, 2013

    7 episodes

    Season 1 of the 2013 Mahabharat sets the foundation of the epic by exploring the origins of the Kuru dynasty, Bhishma’s devastating oath, and the early rivalry between the Pandavas and the Kauravas. It focuses on generational curses, complex sacrifices, and the political maneuvers that lead to the great war.

  • Poster for Season 2 of Mahabharat

    Season 2

    Sep 25, 2013

    20 episodes

    Season 2 of the acclaimed 2013 Mahabharat series focuses on the turbulent foundation of the epic's conflict. Spanning 20 episodes, it chronicles Dhritarashtra’s marriage to Gandhari, Pandu’s reign and curse, the birth of the 100 Kauravas and 5 Pandavas, and Shakuni’s early conspiracies against the Pandavas.

  • Poster for Season 3 of Mahabharat

    Season 3

    Oct 23, 2013

    13 episodes

    Season 3 of the acclaimed 2013 Mahabharat series focuses on the childhood rivalry between the Kauravas and the Pandavas. It highlights Karna's early martial training, Duryodhan's deep-seated resentment, and the political tensions brewing within the Hastinapur kingdom.

  • Poster for Season 4 of Mahabharat

    Season 4

    Nov 11, 2013

    18 episodes

    Season 4 of the 2013 Mahabharat series focuses on the early education, rivalry, and martial training of the young Pandavas and Kauravas under Guru Dronacharya. It highlights critical foundational events, including Arjun’s archery excellence, the Eklavya saga, Karna's introduction, and the early seeds of the Kurukshetra conflict.

  • Poster for Season 5 of Mahabharat

    Season 5

    Dec 5, 2013

    8 episodes

    Season 5 of the 2013 Mahabharat series focuses on the climax of the Pandavas' and Kauravas' education under Guru Dronacharya. It centers on their campaign to defeat King Drupad of Panchal as their Guru Dakshina, leading to the coronation of Yudhishthir as the Crown Prince of Hastinapur.

  • Poster for Season 6 of Mahabharat

    Season 6

    Dec 17, 2013

    5 episodes

    Season 6 of the 2013 Mahabharat series (premiering in late 2013) primarily focuses on Lord Krishna’s divine interventions and the adventures of the Pandavas. The narrative centers around Krishna protecting Arjun from the demon Kalyavan, the legendary abduction and marriage of Rukmini, and events setting up the future political landscape of the Kuru dynasty.

  • Poster for Season 7 of Mahabharat

    Season 7

    Dec 24, 2013

    10 episodes

    Season 7 of the acclaimed 2013 Mahabharat series centers on Shakuni and Duryodhan’s sinister plot to assassinate the Pandavas by exiling them to the inflammable Lakshagraha (lac palace) in Varnavat. Key events feature Vidura's discovery of the conspiracy, the Pandavas engineering an escape tunnel, and their dramatic survival.

  • Poster for Season 8 of Mahabharat

    Season 8

    Jan 8, 2014

    7 episodes

    Season 8 of the 2013 Mahabharat chronicles King Drupad's quest for vengeance. Consumed by his defeat to Dronacharya, Drupad performs a sacred fire ritual to birth warriors capable of destroying his enemies. This results in the miraculous emergence of his son, Dhrishtadyumna, and his daughter, Draupadi.

  • Poster for Season 9 of Mahabharat

    Season 9

    Jan 17, 2014

    7 episodes

    Season 9 of the 2013 Mahabharat series focuses on the Drona-Drupad rivalry and the Pandavas' time in exile. It highlights key events like Drona’s surrender to Dhrishtadyumna, the defeat of the giants in the forest, Hidimba’s love for Bheem, and Krishna preparing Drupad for Draupadi's Swayamvar.

  • Poster for Season 10 of Mahabharat

    Season 10

    Jan 28, 2014

    15 episodes

    Season 10 of the 2013 Mahabharat series centers on Draupadi's Swayamvar and the pivotal introduction of the Pandavas to the Yadavas, primarily Krishna. It follows Duryodhan’s controversial coronation as the King of Hastinapur, the Pandavas' time in exile living as Brahmins, and their subsequent marriage to Draupadi.

  • Poster for Season 11 of Mahabharat

    Season 11

    Feb 15, 2014

    20 episodes

    Season 11 of the 2013 Mahabharat series centers on the political division of Hastinapur and the founding of Indraprastha. It tracks the Pandavas' return, Duryodhan's plotting, Arjun receiving the Gandiv bow, and the mass migration of citizens to the Pandavas' new kingdom

  • Poster for Season 12 of Mahabharat

    Season 12

    Mar 11, 2014

    5 episodes

    Season 12 of the 2013 Star Plus Mahabharat focuses on the conflict surrounding the Rajasuya Yagya and the dramatic events regarding Subhadra's abduction and marriage. The 5-episode arc centers on political alliances, Lord Krishna's clever schemes, and the growing tension between Hastinapur and Dwarka

  • Poster for Season 13 of Mahabharat

    Season 13

    Mar 17, 2014

    5 episodes

    Season 13 of the 2013 Mahabharat (Star Plus) is an action-packed segment centered around the destruction of the tyrannical King Jarasandha of Magadha and the resulting rise of Duryodhan's deep jealousy. The season heavily highlights Lord Krishna's political maneuvers.

  • Poster for Season 14 of Mahabharat

    Season 14

    Mar 22, 2014

    3 episodes

    Season 14 of the critically acclaimed 2013 Mahabharat series (premiering in early 2014) centers on the climax of the Pandavas' rise to power and the devastating turn of events at the game of dice. This pivotal block of episodes covers the historic Rajasuya Yagna and the infamous plot to strip the Pandavas of their kingdom.

  • Poster for Season 15 of Mahabharat

    Season 15

    Mar 26, 2014

    13 episodes

    Season 15 of the 2013 Mahabharat TV series focuses on the pivotal Game of Dice, the humiliation of Draupadi in the Kuru assembly, and her subsequent curse on the Kuru dynasty. The dramatic season ends with the Pandavas losing everything and being forced into their 13-year exile.

  • Poster for Season 16 of Mahabharat

    Season 16

    Apr 10, 2014

    14 episodes

    Season 16 of the critically acclaimed 2013 Mahabharat series covers the harrowing 12-year exile (Vanvas) of the Pandavas and the early stages of their 13th year of incognito life (Agyatvas)

  • Poster for Season 17 of Mahabharat

    Season 17

    Apr 26, 2014

    13 episodes

    Season 17 of the 2013 Mahabharat series focuses on the tense diplomatic build-up to the Kurukshetra War. It tracks the Pandavas' preparations, Krishna's critical choice of which army to support, and the emotional final blessings Draupadi receives from her sons before the epic conflict begins.

  • Poster for Season 18 of Mahabharat

    Season 18

    May 12, 2014

    6 episodes

    Season 18 of the 2013 Mahabharat series focuses entirely on the early life of Lord Krishna. Spanning Krishna's birth, his upbringing in Vrindavan, and his arrival in Mathura, this arc highlights his divine destiny and early triumphs against dark forces.

  • Poster for Season 19 of Mahabharat

    Season 19

    May 19, 2014

    8 episodes

    Season 19 of the 2013 Mahabharat series focuses on the tense diplomatic climax just before the Kurukshetra War. Spanning 8 episodes, it details Lord Krishna's mission to Hastinapur as the Pandavas' envoy, Duryodhan's arrogant rejection of peace, and the revelation of Karna's true lineage.

  • Poster for Season 20 of Mahabharat

    Season 20

    May 28, 2014

    14 episodes

    Season 20 of the 2013 Mahabharat covers the intense prelude to the Kurukshetra War and the early philosophical teachings. It focuses on the armies gathering, Karna relinquishing his divine armor, Lord Krishna becoming Arjun's charioteer, and Krishna's profound Bhagavad Gita discourses, including Karma and Bhakti Yoga

  • Poster for Season 21 of Mahabharat

    Season 21

    Jun 13, 2014

    4 episodes

    Season 21 of the 2013 Mahabharat series plunges straight into the explosive action of the Kurukshetra War. It highlights pivotal battlefield strategies, Krishna’s guidance, and major character demises. The episodes track the Kaurava army’s vengeful plots and the brutal aftermath of the devastating warfare

  • Poster for Season 22 of Mahabharat

    Season 22

    Jun 18, 2014

    5 episodes

    Season 22 of the 2013 Mahabharat series (often streaming under different season partitions) focuses on the dramatic climax of the Kurukshetra War, specifically detailing the tactical downfall of the Kaurava commander, Bhishma, and the intense, grief-fueled closing days of his legendary tenure on the battlefield.

  • Poster for Season 23 of Mahabharat

    Season 23

    Jun 24, 2014

    7 episodes

    Season 23 of the 2013 Mahabharat TV series focuses on the pivotal early days of the Kurukshetra War. The narrative centers around the fierce battles between the Pandavas and Bhishma, the ultimate surrender of Bhishma to Krishna, and his eventual fall onto a bed of arrows

  • Poster for Season 24 of Mahabharat

    Season 24

    Jul 2, 2014

    4 episodes

    Season 24 of the 2013 Mahabharat series consists of four pivotal, war-focused episodes (Episodes 1-4) that aired in July 2014. This arc centers on the climax of the Kurukshetra War, highlighting Dronacharya’s command, intense clashes between Arjun and Karna, and Bheem’s brutal vengeance against the Kauravas

  • Poster for Season 25 of Mahabharat

    Season 25

    Jul 7, 2013

    7 episodes

    Season 25 of the 2013 Mahabharat series is a pivotal block of episodes focusing on the devastating Kurukshetra War, culminating in the tragic death of Abhimanyu and the intense final battles of the epic.

  • Poster for Season 26 of Mahabharat

    Season 26

    Jul 15, 2014

    7 episodes

    Season 26 of the acclaimed 2013 Mahabharat television series dramatically covers the most intense, climactic days of the Kurukshetra War. Premiering in July 2014, these 7 gripping episodes focus on the Pandavas' vengeance, divine interventions, and the tragic fall of major Kaurava warriors.

  • Poster for Season 27 of Mahabharat

    Season 27

    Jul 23, 2014

    19 episodes

    Season 27 of the 2013 Mahabharat series focuses on the climax of the Kurukshetra War, the deaths of major warriors (including Karna and Duryodhan), and the tragic fallout of the war. It concludes with the aftermath and the Pandavas' ascent to heaven.

  • Poster for Season 28 of Mahabharat

    Season 28

    Aug 14, 2014

    3 episodes

    Season 28 of the 2013 Mahabharat (originally aired in August 2014) serves as the climactic epilogue to the epic war. It covers the devastating aftermath of the Kurukshetra war, Ashwathama's misuse of the Brahmastra, Lord Krishna's curse, and the final transition of power

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