Genre: Mythology • Fiction • Fantasy | 26 Episodes
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The Great War is over. Kurukshetra lies barren, sans its great warriors and king, sans justice. The vicious battle saw the end of the unforgettable ‘heroes’ and ‘villains’ of the Mahabharata. The thin line between just and unjust, fair and unfair, deceit and loyalty, betrayal and duty, has never been questioned. The answers to these unasked questions lie buried in the ruins of history. Dharmakshetra resurfaces these buried questions and allows the legendary characters of this tale an opportunity to tell their side of the story for the very first time. In a post-apocalyptic trial, held in Maharaj Chitragupta’s court, the seeming villains ‘Kauravas’ are allowed to accuse the so called heroes ‘Pandavas’ and vice versa, in an attempt to justify their actions. Upon hearing all the arguments made by the prosecution and the defense, Chitragupta delivers his final verdict. As with the original Mahabharata, Dharmakshetra has many intriguing facets for us. On a primary level, Dharamkshetra attempts to ask some key questions about the nature of humanity, while at the same time, it puts together the forgotten pieces of the story we thought we knew.
Dharmakshetra - a celestial court in which Chitragupta decides the fates of each of the Kauravas and Pandavas before they are allowed to enter the pearly gates. In this episode, Chitragupta calls upon Draupadi - wife of the Pandavas and supposedly the main reason for the epic war of Mahabharata. While she justifies her actions, support and slander come from surprising sides. Was she the real reason for the war or was there more to the story? Will she finally be vilified or vindicated?
Intelligent and devious, Shakunis words never fail to persuade an audience. One of the most pivotal characters of the Mahabharata is put on trial and everyone seems to have a bone to pick with this fallen king and orphaned son. Commencing his defense, Shakuni spreads his web of words. Who will fall into his trap this time, or will someone finally see through the charade? Will the dice roll in his favor?
Painted in the color of wickedness, the son of Gandhari and Dhritarashtra has been victorious in the game of luck. But will his luck run out when he is made accountable for his actions? Duryodhana faces Chitragupta and his accusers with valor and confidence. Will his villainy be reprimanded, or will the shocking truth of his journey be finally revealed?
Painted in the color of wickedness, the son of Gandhari and Dhritarashtra has been victorious in the game of luck. But will his luck run out when he is made accountable for his actions? Duryodhana faces Chitragupta and his accusers with valor and confidence. Will his villainy be reprimanded, or will the shocking truth of his journey be finally revealed?
The great sage and teacher Drona is called to the stand. His students sit before him, uncomfortable and unsure about the prosecution of their guru. No longer in the class room, this Acharya must be the one to give answers now. But who would want to indict this Guru and why? In this episode, skill isnt enough to get you a passing grade. Will Drona be able to confront the faults of his past or will the lessons come too late?
The great sage and teacher Drona is called to the stand. His students sit before him, uncomfortable and unsure about the prosecution of their guru. No longer in the class room, this Acharya must be the one to give answers now. But who would want to indict this Guru and why? In this episode, skill isnt enough to get you a passing grade. Will Drona be able to confront the faults of his past or will the lessons come too late?
A warrior undeterred from his target, Arjun is subjected to accusations from the most unlikely of sources. The mighty archer faces the first accusation from Mayasura, the creator of the Maya Bhavan. With a goal to exonerate himself, will Arjun be able to handle the surprises that come his way?
A warrior undeterred from his target, Arjun is subjected to accusations from the most unlikely of sources. The mighty archer faces the first accusation from Mayasura, the creator of the Maya Bhavan. With a goal to exonerate himself, will Arjun be able to handle the surprises that come his way?
A woman steeped in controversy and conflict, Kunti is called into court. An unwed mother, a widow and finally a mother-in-law who sentenced her daughter-in-law to marry all her five sons, this woman was anything but traditional. Will Kuntis non-conformist ways land her in a cradle of accusations or will her endless woes make her a cause for sympathy? Can a woman alter the course of history purely by the upbringing she gives or denies her children?
As Chitragupta calls upon the immortal and doomed Ashwatthama, the court recalls his long and varied list of heinous crimes. Support for the accused seems lacking, except for his father, Drona. Will Ashwatthama be able to argue his case without any support? Or will his karma finally catch up with him?
A formidable and impulsive adversary to every enemy, Bheem is never to be trifled with. But when he is summoned to court, there are many waiting to oppose him. His enemies know of his weaknesses and they use this against him. Will his strength lend itself to his defense or will the giant crumble under the guilt of his deeds?
A formidable and impulsive adversary to every enemy, Bheem is never to be trifled with. But when he is summoned to court, there are many waiting to oppose him. His enemies know of his weaknesses and they use this against him. Will his strength lend itself to his defense or will the giant crumble under the guilt of his deeds?
Bheeshma, the immortal head of the family, is summoned by Chitragupta. An emotional Bheeshma is moved seeing his whole family before him, but before his sentiments can be appreciated, accusations are made with astonishing severity. Could the man who sacrificed everything for his family, be the reason for their greatest loss? Does the price of loyalty come at the cost of denying the denial of truth and justice?
Bheeshma, the immortal head of the family, is summoned by Chitragupta. An emotional Bheeshma is moved seeing his whole family before him, but before his sentiments can be appreciated, accusations are made with astonishing severity. Could the man who sacrificed everything for his family, be the reason for their greatest loss? Does the price of loyalty come at the cost of denying the denial of truth and justice?
Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. And when the woman is Maharani Gandhari, you can rest assured that she is very capable of exacting revenge for the injustices endured that even a God isn’t spared. A dutiful wife, an adoring mother, and a righteous queen, Gandhari’s life wasn’t without pain. Even her virtuous sacrifice of blindfolding herself to match her husband’s pain, was not enough for her to earn the respect she deserved from her family. Continually ignored and hushed by her husband and sons, she struggled to find a voice. Blinded literally and metaphorically by love for her own family, Gandhari is a passive accomplice to all the atrocities that happen in the Mahabharata. Is she the righteous volunteer or the insecure wife? Will she be able to justify her anger or will she be blinded by her vengeful rage?
Between the means and the end, the medium is most often forgotten. Is the medium not equally guilty of the end? The son of fire and Draupadi’s brother is put on trial to face only one accusation – that of adharma. Unapologetic in his stance, will the judge see his point or will his solidarity be the end of him?
The man with all of lifes answers, steps into the docks. Yudhishthir tackles the accusations with ease and breeze until an unsuspected accuser points out the chink in his armor of composure. Will his steely composure stand under the pressure or will he disintegrate like his kingdom?
The man with all of lifes answers, steps into the docks. Yudhishthir tackles the accusations with ease and breeze until an unsuspected accuser points out the chink in his armor of composure. Will his steely composure stand under the pressure or will he disintegrate like his kingdom?
The virtue of loyalty is a tricky one. Loyalty to a saint, makes you a disciple, but loyalty to a sinner, makes you an accomplice. Dushasan is in court for following his brothers commands blindly. But will his brother come to his defense or did he place his unconditional faith in the wrong people? Are his misdeeds too deliberate to be deemed as mistakes?
The blinded bias of a king is detrimental to all who cross his path. Unwilling to see reason and sense, this king has many faults to own up to. Unwilling to admit his misjudgment, will his stubbornness lead him into the land of no return? Will the court see through his biases or will they see reason behind the stubbornness?
A man betrayed by fate, challenged by destiny, and forgotten by family, Karna stands in the docks as a deeply misunderstood warrior faced with an eternal question why did he pick Duryodhanas side when he could have chosen to fight for the Pandavas? With the pain of his past clearly still present, Karna and Duryodhana build a majestic case of their friendship until an unlikely source disputes their camaraderie. Here begins a slew of accusations that leave the warrior unarmed and vulnerable. Will Karna be able to fight this battle or will his strength finally succumb from the constant struggle that was his life?
A man betrayed by fate, challenged by destiny, and forgotten by family, Karna stands in the docks as a deeply misunderstood warrior faced with an eternal question why did he pick Duryodhanas side when he could have chosen to fight for the Pandavas? With the pain of his past clearly still present, Karna and Duryodhana build a majestic case of their friendship until an unlikely source disputes their camaraderie. Here begins a slew of accusations that leave the warrior unarmed and vulnerable. Will Karna be able to fight this battle or will his strength finally succumb from the constant struggle that was his life?
It takes great deal of strength to live in the shadow of your greater siblings and find a way to make your own mark. The youngest Pandavas, Nakul and Sahdev, are called to the stand. Accusations abound from the opposition and the young men have no explanation in their defense. Will someone step up for them or will their follies be too severe for pardon?
The grand vizier of the court at Hastinapur is accused by his own clan, paying the price of remaining neutral through the war. Vidurs deeds are rehashed and his intentions questioned. Was he really as indifferent and unbiased as he claimed? Was his inaction driven by righteousness? Will his voice of reason that was never heard during the war, be finally heard now?
As the author of the epic himself is called to the docks, everyone is curious to find the reasons why Ved Vyas wrote the story. Each character wants to know why they have been portrayed the way they have with some aspects good or bad highlighted and others overshadowed. As Ved Vyas explains both his inspiration and direction, he reminds the group of the impact the work will have on future generations. At the end his defense, everyone has had their turn to plead their case. All, except one.
A vacant chair remains in the courtroom, where Chitragupta usually presides. The Pandavas Kauravas sit perplexed by this trial without a judge. As they look to one another, wondering who is to go on trial, they are reminded that a member of the court is missing. As the defendant takes the stand, everyone goes into a state of shock.
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.
A single man’s quest to end suffering changed the course of history for a large part of the continent. In ‘Buddha-Sutra’ we examine various facts about the Buddha, his teachings and the spread of Buddhism. This series of animated shorts also explores the impact Buddhism has had on art and architecture, politics and history.
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.
Have you always wondered why Indian mythological stories are replete with various animals? Why does every God have a vaahan? And why that vaahan only? Why are the avatars of Vishnu from the animal world – varaha pig, narsimha lion, matsya fish? And why those animals only? Is it all just coincidence or is there a deeper meaning behind it? Indian mythology is teeming with stories and legends of animals and birds that we see around us even today. Why are these animals so integral to our legends? Watch Animals in Mythology to know more about the crucial role animals play in our mythologies, only on EPIC Channel.
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.
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
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?
Sharanam takes you on a poignant journey across some of the holiest sites in India, where millions of people following different faiths and beliefs congregate to experience something greater, something bigger than themselves. Through personal stories and experiences, Sharanam showcases the unbreakable thread of faith that not only binds the pilgrims to their Gods but also the nation with itself.
Sharanam takes viewers on a poignant journey to some of the most revered pilgrimage sites in India to and highlights the traditions, practices, rituals and ideals that bring people to these holy places in search of something greater than themselves. Narrated by Bollywood actress Juhi Chawla, Sharanam showcases testimonies of personal incidents that are the bedrock of the belief, and follows the strong thread of faith that not only binds the pilgrims to their Gods, but also the nation with itself.
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.
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