Genre: Fiction • Mystery • Suspense | 20 Episodes
Age Description: U/A 7+ PG
Set in 19th century Delhi, our story takes place at time when technology and science are still in their infancy and modern tools of investigation havent yet been invented. While Bahadur Shah Zafar II reigns ostensibly, the British might and influence increases each day, and with it, a spate of crimes. As crime multiplies, the police grapples to keep up with the mounting unsolved cases. Under these circumstances, when the Kotwal finds himself in the midst of a felonious mystery, he seeks the help of the only man who can come to his aid, Mirza Jaan Nawaz. Though eccentric in his methods of investigation, Mirza proves himself time and again, unravelling a new mystery with every case. Without the aid of technology, Mirza relies on the most potent tool of all his brain With an equal measure of intelligence and looks, Mirza Jaan Nawaz knows how to maneuver every situation. The ladies want him and the men want to be him. But Mirza only has eyes for his love, Zeenat, from whom he often seeks counsel. But even this man of mystery and strength has a past that continues to haunt him. As he moves from case to case, he gets closer to confronting his own demons and finding answers for himself. Blessed with support from the Kotwal and his son, Shyam, Mirza cracks down on the criminals through his powers of reasoning and observation, delivering justice to Daribas citizens, only on Dariba Diaries
A puppeteer comes to town and mysteriously, the stories he tells on stage come to life all over Dariba. He tells the story of a girl who, from the pain of separation from her lover, takes her own life. Soon after, there is a suicide in Dariba and the circumstances surrounding it mirror the story told in the puppet show. There are several similar happenings until Mirza takes matters into his own hands and decides to get to the bottom of this mystery.
A famous courtesan is found dead in her kotha after a performance. Before Mirza can collect the clues with the first murder, a second courtesan is slayed and found dead. Gathering clues from both murder scenes, Mirza tracks down the common denominator.
As a series of vicious letters are circulated, resulting in deaths in Dariba, Mirza notices a very unusual behavior in the Darbar. In order to solve the mystery Mirza has to decide if there is a connection between the letter and the deaths or if they are distractions to deflect attention from the actual crime planned by the culprit.
Two of the most loyal guards of the emperor Bahadur shah go through some personal differences and have a fallout. Everybody in the emperor’s court who gave examples of their friendship are shocked to see them being indifferent to each other. When news spreads of the death of one of the guards, all fingers begin pointing at the other guard. Mirza knows that not all answers are that simple. He begins his investigation and reveals the truth.
Everyone in Dariba knows that Mirza is a man who doesn’t believe in ghosts and demons. When people come to him asking for his help in matters related to ghosts, visions and spirits, he laughs it off and tries to explain to people that such things do not exist in the world. But when Mirza has an encounter of his own, he is no longer sure. On one hand he feels that he should change his belief whereas on the other hand he feels that there is a very natural explanation to these supernatural occurrences.
At a private recital in the home of the Emperor’s favourite musician, a man is found dead, and the rest of the audience, unconscious. There are two witnesses to this crime but the only problem is that one is blind and the other, deaf. Mirza Jaan Nawaaz investigates the case with the help of the testimonies of these two witnesses, connecting the dots and catching the culprit.
A beautiful queen is found dead in her room, with a smile on her face. Strangely enough, all those who knew her after marriage, don’t recall seeing her smiling ever. Mirza is called upon to find out the reason behind this smile and the perpetrator who put her there.
On an early morning in Delhi, a body is found in a marshy area, with strange purple fluid oozing out of the victim’s neck. The case is baffling as the body is unrecognizable, creating a stir in the locality. With Basant Panchami around the corner and Prof. Shubendhu Bose, the famous scientist, arriving in the city to be felicitated, the Kotwal doesn’t want any trouble. Mirza is summoned to solve this murder before the professor gets there.
Chess has always been the most beloved game of the nawabs. But sometimes, even the friendliest of games can be soured by the need to win. When two nawabi friends play a game of chess, their camaraderie is only rivalled by their competitiveness. But when both nawabs are found dead at two corners of the city, it’s strange to see that both have died in an identical fashion. Each holding a chess piece in their hands, it leads the investigators to believe that they were playing chess at the time of their deaths. Mirza arrives at the scene to put the pieces together and solve the mystery of their deaths.
Mirza is called in to solve the most challenging and ingenious crime that has come his way. Three knives found on the same body and all three knives have a story to tell. Different versions of the incident are narrated by the suspects leading Mirza to make a startling conclusion.
When a young British officer is found dead, everybody in Dariba is in shock. The Kotwal suspects the local thugs but he is unable to collect evidence against them. Mirza steps in only to discover a murky web of clues.
An influential and powerful landlord is found hanging in his basement but only Mirza knows this is not suicide. There is enough and more evidence that this is pre-meditated murder. His investigation reveals a dark past of the victim and many enemies who could be possible suspects in this closed room case.
Three begums are found dead in the bibighar - one slit by her wrist, the other hanging and the third poisoned. The immediate suspect is the Nawab until the mystery further unfolds throwing Mirza into a web of challenges.
With magic in the air, trouble is not far away. When a famous magician comes to Dariba, the crowd is bedazzled by his awe-inspiring tricks. Popular with the masses, his signature trick of making living people disappear and come back never fails to win over audiences. During one such show, he successfully manages to make a young girl disappear. Just before the magician can bring the girl back, he is killed on stage. With no one knowing where the girl is or how to rescue her, the murderer is on the loose with no one on his/her track. Mirza joins the case at the insistence of the Kotwal.
The most respected priestly family in Delhi has been confounded by a horrific sight. A skeleton has been found during the renovation of their ancestral home. What makes things even more interesting is Mirza’s discovery, that the victim is a Muslim.
When a nawab is slain in a lion hunt gone wrong, a precious jewel goes missing from his turban. The motive is clear but the killer is clever. Mirza must muster all his insight to bring the killer to justice. Waiting for the killer to make a mistake, Mirza’s eye is on everyone.
An unbreakable and full proof German vault, belonging to two brothers, is found empty. With several suspects, Mirza must get down to the motive of the robbery.
The Kotwal is missing and Mirza must now face the biggest test of his life. He embarks on a mission to find his father figure and mentor while fearing the worst.
A political agent of the East India Company is found dead under very mysterious circumstances. A friend to the Maharajah and many dignitaries, why would anyone want this man dead? Mirza must put together pieces of this puzzle by compiling ledger books and bottles of medicines from his cupboard.
A serious epidemic has plagued the residents of Dariba. This is coupled with the disappearance of an emissary from the Afghan court. Is there a connection? Where is the emissary, and who would want to do away with him? Mirza gets to the bottom of these strange circumstances.
In a land where the Emperor reigned supreme, only the selected few would have the power to influence his decisions. Prince Salim was first in line to inherit his father, Akbars throne. Already married to his first wife, Man Bai, Salim was on his way to strengthening the Mughal relations with Rajputana with his second marriage to Jagat Gosini. But amidst the lavish palaces and plush lives of the Mughal royalty, a war was being fought from within. While the kings charted the political climate for the country, the queens ruled that throne at home. Mehrunissa, bright and charismatic, always dreamt of becoming queen and when the invitation came from the pasha begum herself, Mehrunissa joined her team of ladies in waiting. Hereon begins the love story of Salim and Mehrunissa from their first meeting until their coronations as Jehangir and Nur-Jahan. The series interweaves various plot lines from the lives of many historical characters including Akbar, Ruqaiyya Begum, Abul Fazal and many others. Based on the popular book The Twentieth Wife by author Indu Sundaresan, Siyaasat is a story of politics, inter-personal conflicts, sabotage, grandeur, power and above all else, the love between Salim and Mehrunissa, who was Salims twentieth and final wife.
In battles won and wars lost, there are many lives claimed regardless of the victor. Its not easy to face the perils of warfare even as a trained soldier. But not all wars are won on the battlefield and not all soldiers fight in combat. There are those soldiers who are invisible, unhindered, risking their lives and limbs to protect the honor of their king, country, and home. Adrishya makes you experience life from the point of view of Indias greatest spies, living through the danger, the fear, the triumphs and the captures. We see the spys heroic acts through their eyes and follow them as they travel through dangerous landscapes, slip into disguises, and hoodwink enemy soldiers. We become privy to their thoughts as they inch towards fulfilling their mission.
EPIC India Quiz Challenge is a one-of-a-kind quiz competition in which teams from schools across India will fight for the crown of having the highest ‘IQ’ i.e. India Quotient. The show tests the contestants’ India Quotient, their knowledge of the country- its culture, history, geography, current affairs, and more. Actor Meiyang Chang hosts the show through which children can test their knowledge about India, and at the same time learn more about its fascinating history and culture.
In a land where the Emperor reigned supreme, only the selected few would have the power to influence his decisions. Prince Salim was first in line to inherit his father, Akbars throne. Already married to his first wife, Man Bai, Salim was on his way to strengthening the Mughal relations with Rajputana with his second marriage to Jagat Gosini. But amidst the lavish palaces and plush lives of the Mughal royalty, a war was being fought from within. While the kings charted the political climate for the country, the queens ruled that throne at home. Mehrunissa, bright and charismatic, always dreamt of becoming queen and when the invitation came from the pasha begum herself, Mehrunissa joined her team of ladies in waiting. Hereon begins the love story of Salim and Mehrunissa from their first meeting until their coronations as Jehangir and Nur-Jahan. The series interweaves various plot lines from the lives of many historical characters including Akbar, Ruqaiyya Begum, Abul Fazal and many others. Based on the popular book, The Twentieth Wife by author Indu Sundaresan, Siyaasat is a story of politics, inter-personal conflicts, sabotage, grandeur, power and above all else, the love between Salim and Mehrunissa, who was Salims twentieth and final wife.
If youd imagine an ace cricketer to host a television show, you can be sure it will be a sports related series. And, Umeed India makes a compelling case. For the first time, versatile cricketer Virender Sehwag will host a television show. Umeed India will showcase groundbreaking stories of diversified, intrepid athletes aiming for glory at Olympics 2020. For the 13-part series, Virender reinstates the fact that Olympic stars never just appear at the Games. Their stories start in small villages, where they train every day with one aim in mind bringing home that Gold. Watch Virender travel to their training bases, chronicling exciting moments in the home environment besides interviewing the athletes families and coaching staff. The episodes feature inspiring stories of OP Karhana, Suyash Yadav, Avtar Singh and Dutee Chand along with Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Poghat among many other Olympians. Can we find the 2020 medalists for India in 2017?
India has a deep cultural heritage in mythological and historical battles fought for supremacy. The Hindu culture has a warrior clan called Kshatriyas whose main job was to practice the art of war and might. The Mahabharata war tale describes various forms of fighting with weapons such as maces, swords, lances, bows, arrows and even hand to hand combat like Mall yuddha or Dwand yuddha. Dhanurveda, a section found in the Vedas 1700 BCE - 1100 BCE contains references to martial arts. Around the 3rd century BC, the yoga sutras of Patanjali presented the technique of meditating single-mindedly on points located inside ones body, which were later used in martial arts. While various mudra finger movements were also taught in Yogacara Buddhism. These elements of yoga, as well as finger movements in the nata dances were incorporated into various Indian martial arts. The art of fighting is prominently mentioned in various ancient texts. From antiquity to the middle-ages and the modern era several techniques were indigenously developed in parts of India which are known as the Indian Martial arts. Indian martial arts refers to the fighting systems of the Indian subcontinent in South Asia. This now includes India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal. Indian martial arts were an important influence in the development of a number of modern Asian martial arts, particularly within the Indian cultural sphere countries outside India influenced by Indian culture and religion of Southeast Asia. Contrary to the popular belief that Martial Arts were invented by the Chinese, it actually has deep roots in the Indian History and Hindu Mythology. Bodhidharma, a Buddhist Monk from South India, is credited with first teaching Kung Fu at the Shaolin Temple. Through the show, Martial Arts – The Indian Legacy, delve deeper into the roots of the sport in India and the different types of martial arts that continues to exist even today in various parts of the country and how they have affected history.
Epic Ke Dus is a half-hour collated list of the top ten people, places or events of a chosen topic, examples of which include rivalries, thinkers and warriors. Each topic has been thoroughly researched and a panel of experts on the subject has carefully selected the stories that are fitting to be part of the topic. This panel is seen on the episodes giving their views on the events, the significance of the event and describing the mood of the era, publics reaction to these events and how it contributed to change the course of Indian history.
The Time Travelers A genius scientist Kartik Devraj KD brings together a group of strangers to travel back in time to accomplish tasks in the past. KD ropes in Adheer, the master thief, Roshni, the inventive hacker and Dev, the angry gang-lord. KD wants them to travel back in time through the time machine he invented and seek out lost treasures and artifacts lost in history. The 3 accomplices, masters of their own skill, begin their adventure through time. But, unknown to them is the real reason why KD is making them do this. Stooges in a larger plot, the show takes us on a fantastic journey of different eras in the Indian history with great action and adventure. As the season unfolds, the mystery behind the real mission begins to unravel. But will their clock run out before the mission is completed?
Safarnama is more than just a mere journey one wants to complete just to check out that one task from the ‘To-Do List”. It is something just one of its kind. In Safarnama, we are up for a soul-fulfilling journey with Ankit Siwach that is to begin in Mumbai and cease at Ladakh. This journey is to witness numerous unseen moments and unfelt experiences via a thrilling, adventurous route. It isn’t just about navigating roads using GPS but more of digging deeper into the beauty of India to understand life better.
From humble beginnings to Olympic stadiums, witness the untold stories of Indian athletes as they gear up for to win Gold for India at Olympics 2020.
A quick look at the various aspects of a city that has existed for much of India’s history – exploring the music, industry and culture associated with Varanasi Banaras.
In battles won and wars lost, there are many lives claimed regardless of the victor. Its not easy to face the perils of warfare even as a trained soldier. But not all wars are won on the battlefield and not all soldiers fight in combat. There are those soldiers who are invisible, unhindered, risking their lives and limbs to protect the honor of their king, country, and home. Adrishya makes you experience life from the point of view of Indias greatest spies, living through the danger, the fear, the triumphs and the captures. We see the spys heroic acts through their eyes and follow them as they travel through dangerous landscapes, slip into disguises, and hoodwink enemy soldiers. We become privy to their thoughts as they inch towards fulfilling their mission.
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