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The Discovery of India

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.

  • Status: Ended
  • Original Language: hi
  • In Production: No
  • Number of Seasons: 1
  • Number of Episodes: 53
  • First Air Date: 1988-01-03

Seasons

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Season 0: Specials

Air Date: 1988-01-03

Episode Count: 5

Extras from the DD serial, Bharat Ek Khoj.

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Season 1: The Discovery Of India

Air Date: 1988-01-03

Episode Count: 53

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