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Mahabharat

U/A 7+ • Mythology • Stories

We all have grown up hearing Mahabharat. HT Smartcast presents the epic in a new light and perspective. We straight away dive deep into the climax of this legendary tale. With a production next to perfection lets be a witness to the grandeur of this timehonoured tale that is at the heart of our culture. Let’s explore the different characters and how each one of those characters reside within us.

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  • Yudhishtir ka Hatt
    16 min 5 sec

    In this episode, Duryodhana and Dhritarashtra invite the Pandavas to Hastinapur, Do they want to mend the relationship with the Pandavas or is there any hidden agenda behind this invitation

  • Shakuni Ke Passe
    14 min 47 sec

    In this episode we learn how Yudhishthira loses everything because of gambling his money, his property, his brothers and even his wife Draupadi.

  • Bheem ki Vivishta
    15 min 50 sec

    In this episode, Bhima loses his cool seeing Yudhishthira fall in Duryodhana’s trap and putting his wife and brothers at stake and losing. Listen to Rahul Dev’s forceful portrayal of an inflamed, but helpless Bhima.

  • Daav pe Draupadi
    15 min 26 sec

    In this episode, the arrogant Duryodhana and crafty Shakuni Mama hatch a plan to take revenge on Draupadi by humilating her in front of the entire court.

  • Maun Sabha
    13 min 23 sec

    In this emotioncharged episode, Draupadi faces humiliation in front of the entire court, and feels shattered and enraged when her husbands do nothing to protect her honor.

  • Krishn Ki Maya
    15 min 30 sec

    In this charged episode, Lord Krishna rescues Draupadi from her helpless state. Listen closely, as Shaan brilliantly brings alive the character of a calm Lord Krishna.

  • Shakuni ka akrosh
    13 min 35 sec

    In this episode, we get to know about the role devious ‘Shakuni Mama’ plays in building tension between the Pandavas and Kauravas and the advice he gives Kauravas during the Mahabharata War.

  • Passon Ka Rahasya
    16 min 59 sec

    In this episode, we get to know of Shakuni’s motivation for poisoning his nephew Duryodhana’s mind against the Pandavas. Listen to our very own Crime Master, Shakti Kapoor, bring alive the character of the crafty ‘Shakuni Mama.’

  • Dhritrashtra ki Vivashta
    13 min 34 sec

    King Dhritarashtra, Duryodhana’s father, doesn’t stop him from doing the wrong thing, showing how helpless he is, and that Duryodhana has a free rein.

  • Duryodhan Safal Hua
    15 min 4 sec

    In this episode, the mighty Bhishma Pitamaha saves the Pandavas by stopping Duryodhana’s gambling match. Listen to Shatrughan Sinha’s, as Bhishma Pitamaha, forceful performance in the drama audio series.

  • Bhishma Pratigya
    15 min 17 sec

    In this episode, we get to know the story behind Bhishma Pitamaha’s pledge to never marry or be a part of his father’s inheritance.

  • Kaashiraj ki Kanyaein
    14 min 12 sec

    In this episode, we get to know how, even though Bhishma Pitamaha was an upright man, he made a few questionable decisions during his reign.

  • Ek Thi Amba
    12 min 26 sec

    In this episode, after being kidnapped by Bhishma Pitamaha, Amba tells him that she loves someone else and gets into an argument with him.

  • Satyavati ki Chinta
    14 min 22 sec

    In this suspenseful episode, Satyavati, Rajmata of Hastinapur, is worried and seeks Bhishma Pitamaha’s help. What is bothering the Rajmata

  • Niyog
    13 min 10 sec

    In this episode, Satyavati appoints Maharishi Vyas to help Amba, and Ambalika bears a child. Will the Maharishi be able to help Amba

  • Ganga aur Shantanu
    14 min 45 sec

    Pandava’s mother, Queen Kunti, gets upset as her sons are going in exile after Yudhishthira loses their kingdom to the Kauravas. Listen to the powerful play of emotions between the characters in this episode of the audio drama series.

  • Akshay Patra
    13 min 37 sec

    In this episode, during the Pandava’s exile, Surya Dev gives the Akshay Patra to Draupadi. Listen to the interesting story to know what happened.

  • Vaarnavat
    15 min 40 sec

    Listen to this troubling episode to know how Duryodhana’s bad deeds towards the people of his kingdom, drive them to lose trust in their king.

  • EK Aur Shadyantra
    11 min 53 sec

    In this episode we get to know how Duryodhana conspires against the Pandavas. Listen to know how greed for power and an inflated ego can take a person towards self destruction.

  • Pandavon Ka Shubhchintak
    10 min 59 sec

    In this episode, we learn how Vidura, always being on the Pandavas side, warns them about Duryodhana’s hidden evil intentions.

  • Chali ek saat chaal
    10 min 33 sec

    This episode tells us about Duryodhana and Shakuni’s treacherous plan to kill the Pandavas and how it gets foiled with the help of Vidura.

  • Pida aur Dhong
    15 min 37 sec

    In this episode, we learn how, because of Vidura’s timely help, the Pandavas escape death. How did Vidura help Pandava’s

  • Hidimba
    12 min 52 sec

    In this episode, we learn how Hidimba, a rakshasi, falls in love with Bhima. Listen to the story of Hidimba and Bhima’s marriage and their son Ghatotkacha, a powerful asset for the Pandavas in the Kurukshetra war.

  • Draupadi Ka Akrosh
    15 min 17 sec

    In this emotional episode, Draupadi is furious about the gambling match and Yudhishthira blames her for their fate. How can Yudhishthira be angry, when he is the one who lost his composure and gambled on their lives

  • Shakti Santulan
    14 min 32 sec

    In this episode, the Pandavas are ready to establish their kingdom in ‘Khandava Vana’ and Lord Krishna helps them. What does Lord Krishna do to help the Pandavas

  • Dwarka Ki Chinta
    11 min 58 sec

    Recent happenings in Dwarka worry Lord Krishna and he gets ready to go there, while Arjuna makes plans to go elsewhere. Where is Arjuna going

  • Ullupi Aur Balandara
    12 min 30 sec

    In this episode, we see Queen Kunti asking for advice regarding the marriage of her son Bhima to Balandhara, the princess of Kashi.

  • Aryavart Mein Hulchul
    11 min 38 sec

    In this episode, Duryodhana comes to know of Balandhara’s ‘Swayamvar’ in Kashi and Shakuni informs Duryodhana that Bhima has conquered Kashi.

  • Do Bhaiyon Ki Laadli
    12 min 50 sec

    In this episode, Bhima and Duryodhana once again get into a fight, while Arjuna falls in love with Krishna’s sister, Subhadra.

  • Aakarshan
    12 min 46 sec

    In this episode, we learn that Arjuna has fallen in love with Subhadra and wants to marry her, but her brother Balram chooses Duryodhana for her.

  • Subhadra Haran
    11 min 39 sec

    In this episode, following Lord Krishna’s advice, Arjuna kidnaps Subhadra and Balram gets extremely upset. Why would Lord Krishna ask Arjuna to kidnap his sister

  • Indraprast mein Subhadra
    11 min 34 sec

    Draupadi gets upset about Arjuna and Subhadra’s marriage, and Lord Krishna and Balram visit Indraprastha to meet their sister.

  • Sabse badi chunauti
    13 min 55 sec

    In this episode, the Pandavas and Lord Krishna do the ‘Rajsuya Yagya’ and plan to take revenge from Jarasandha, the powerful king of Magadha.

  • Girivraj
    13 min 13 sec

    In this episode, Lord Krishna, Bhima and Arjuna reach Magadha to kill Jarasandha. What do you think will happen next Will they be able to defeat the powerful king

  • Jarasandh
    11 min 16 sec

    In this episode, we learn how Bhima defeats and kills Jarasandha in a wrestling match. Listen to Rahul Dev’s powerpacked performance of Bhima’s character.

  • Rannchod
    11 min 42 sec

    In this episode, Lord Krishna narrates the story of King Jarasandha, his rise to power and how he attacked Mathura seventeen times. What is Jarasandha’s role in the epic Mahabharata

  • Krishn ki Agrapuja
    11 min 3 sec

    In this episode, Lord Krishna’s gesture overwhelms the Pandavas and they decide to do his Agrapuja, but Shishupala opposes them. Will the Pandavas go ahead with the Agrapuja, or not

  • Shishupal ka Anth
    13 min 29 sec

    In this episode we get to know that Lord Krishna’s cousin Shishupal is against him and the Pandavas. Lord Krishna kills him and begins the ‘Rajsuya Yagya’ with the Pandavas.

  • Ek thi Pritha
    12 min 55 sec

    In this episode, we hear the story of the Pandava’s mother, Queen Kunti, also known as Pritha. Learn how she married King Pandu of Hastinapur and how Karna, her first child, was born.

  • Hastinapur ki do bahuen
    10 min 40 sec

    In this flashback episode, King Pandu of Hastinapur gets an invitation for Kunti’s ‘Swayamvara,’ and how after defeating everyone, King Pandu gets married to her.

  • Dhritarashtra ki Kuntha
    13 min 30 sec

    In this episode, we learn how Dhritarashtra cannot become the King of Hastinapur because of his blindness, and his younger brother Pandu becomes the King in his place.

  • Paandu ka Rajyabhishek
    14 min 55 sec

    In this episode, Pandu becomes the King of Hastinapur, and Dhritarashtra assumes that everyone has turned against him because of his blindness.

  • Paandu ki Virakti
    11 min 43 sec

    In this episode, Shakuni instigates Dhritarashtra against King Pandu, while ironically, King Pandu is unhappy about being crowned, as he has no interest in the title.

  • Satyavati ka Aadesh
    11 min 56 sec

    In this episode, King Pandu leaves Hastinapur to take a tour of the state, and Dhritarashtra expresses his happiness about this, since the king has left his wife Queen Kunti behind.

  • Maadri ka Aagaman
    11 min 50 sec

    In this episode, we get to know that Bhishma Pitamaha plans to look for another wife for King Pandu and chooses Princess Maadri for him.

  • Dhritarashtra aur Hastinapur ka Singhasan
    13 min 38 sec

    In this episode, King Pandu wants to take leave from his administrative duties of being King and gives the responsibility to Dhritarashtra.

  • Paandavon ka Janm
    12 min 32 sec

    In this episode, we learn how King Pandu is leading a content life with his wives Maadri and Kunti in the forest, but King Dhritarashtra is still insecure about his power. We also get to know about the birth of the Pandavas.

  • Kauravon ka Janm
    12 min 18 sec

    In this interesting episode, we get to know the story behind the birth of the Kauravas. Listen to the story about how Queen Gandhari gave birth to a hundred sons.

  • Pandavon ka Hastinapur mein Aagman
    10 min 55 sec

    In this episode, King Pandu dies because of a curse and Queen Maadri dies with him, and Queen Kunti takes the Pandavas and returns to Hastinapur.

  • Pehla Shadrantya
    10 min 57 sec

    In this episode, we learn why Duryodhana hates the Pandavas since his childhood. A gripping story that tells how some early life incidents can become the driving force behind a person’s misplaced hate and violent death in the later years.

  • Ghat par Ghat
    10 min 12 sec

    In this engrossing episode, we learn how Duryodhana tries to kill Bhima in their childhood years and how the Naga King, Vasuki, saves Bhima.

  • Bheem ko Navjeevan
    12 min 31 sec

    In this episode, we get to know how Bhima’s fierce determination helps him defeat Duryodhana in their childhood days.

  • Karn ka Rahasya
    13 min 23 sec

    In this episode, we get to know why Queen Kunti abandons Karan after giving birth to him, and how he comes to know the truth about his birth and that Queen Kunti is his mother.

  • Dron Ka Apmaan
    15 min 2 sec

    In this episode, Dronacharya, Guru of the Pandavas, wants to take revenge from Drupada, and wants Arjuna to become the best archer, but has hidden intentions behind this desire.

  • Dron ke Aashram mein Karn
    12 min 54 sec

    In this episode, Karna wants to learn archery from Guru Dronacharya, but he refuses to teach him. Listen to the story to know why did Dronacharya refuse Karna.

  • Karn ki Chunauti
    13 min 33 sec

    In this episode, Guru Dronacharya convenes an assembly for his students to display their martial arts and Karna challenges Arjuna.

  • Duryodhan Ki Kutniti
    14 min 9 sec

    In this episode, we get to know how Pandavas do not accept Karna as he does not belong to a royal family and how Duryodhana gifts him one of his states.

  • Dron Ka Pratishodh
    10 min 47 sec

    In this episode, Guru Dronacharya wants to take revenge from Drupada and sends the Pandavas, Duryodhana and Karna to defeat Drupada.

  • Shikhandini se Shikhandi
    16 min 16 sec

    In this episode, we learn how Drupada disguises his daughter Shikhandini as a boy and introduces her as Shikhandi.

  • Agni se janmi Paanchali
    13 min 22 sec

    In this episode, Drupada wants to take revenge from Guru Dronacharya after the Pandavas defeat him. Guru Drona’s son Ashwatthama is unhappy with him as the Guru chose the Pandavas over him to fight Drupada, and avenge him.

  • Dron ka Hastinapur Aagaman
    11 min 9 sec

    In this episode, we get to know the story behind Guru Dronacharya’s visit to Hastinapur. The Guru’s coming to Hastinapur had a hidden agenda Listen to the story to know more.

  • Parshuram ka shaap
    13 min 41 sec

    In this episode, we learn how Parashurama lies about his caste to receive archery training and how he gets cursed when his lie comes out.

  • Ekchakra Nagari
    12 min 22 sec

    The Pandavas are living in the forest serving the time of their exile and move to ‘Ekachakra Nagari’ to escape Duryodhana’s conspiracies.

  • Bakasur
    12 min 24 sec

    In this episode, we get to know how demon Bakasura is troubling the residents of ‘Ekachakra Nagari’ and how Bhima finds out and kills him.

  • Draupadi ka Pehla Prem
    11 min 7 sec

    In this episode, Lord Krishna is trying to mend relations between Drupada and Kuru and asks Drupada to marry his daughter Draupadi to the Pandavas, but Draupadi’s first love was Lord Krishna himself.

  • Krishn ki chinta
    12 min 40 sec

    In this episode, the entire city of Panchala is ready for Draupadi’s ‘Swayamvara,’ but Lord Krishna is worried because of the events about to unfold.

  • Draupadi Swayamvar
    13 min

    In this episode, we see the events of Draupadi’s ‘Swayamvara’ play out and Arjuna winning her hand. Listen to the lively story to become part of an exciting chapter of the epic Mahabharata.

  • Pandavon ki Paanchaali
    13 min 4 sec

    In this episode, we get to know how Draupadi became the five Pandava brothers’ wife. Listen and experience the events brought to life by gripping performances in this audio drama series.

  • Kirmeer ka ant
    11 min 55 sec

    In this episode, we get to know that during the Pandavas’ exile they fight the evil demon Kirmeera and Bhima kills him, and how the news of Kirmeera’s death enrages Duryodhana.

  • Gandharvraaj
    10 min 32 sec

    In this episode, we learn how Bhima and Arjuna rescue the Kaurava women kidnapped by the Gandharvas. Why would Pandavas go to rescue Kaurava women Listen to the story for the answer.

  • Pashupathi naam ka Paashupat
    13 min 38 sec

    In this episode, we learn about Pandavas gearing up for war with Duryodhana and how Lord Shiva, happy with Arjuna’s archery skills, blesses him with the ‘Pashupatastra.’

  • Hanuman se Bhent
    14 min 58 sec

    In this fascinating episode, we get to know how Bhima meets Lord Hanuman during the Pandavas’ exile, and thinks Lord Hanuman is an old monkey blocking his way, as he searches for the ‘Saugandhika’ flower. Listen to the absorbing story.

  • Durvasa ka Bhoj
    12 min 30 sec

    In this episode, we learn how Yudhishthira invites Maharishi Durvasa and his disciples for lunch, but they do not have any food to feed them and how Lord Krishna comes up with a solution.

  • Draupadi Haran
    11 min 26 sec

    In this episode, we encounter Duryodhana’s brotherinlaw Jayadratha trying to kidnap Draupadi. What will happen next

  • Indra ka Chaal
    13 min 12 sec

    In this episode, Karna takes an oath to kill Arjuna, how this worries Lord Krishna and he seeks help from Lord Indra.

  • Arjun ka Ahankar
    14 min 9 sec

    In this episode, we get to know how the Pandavas’ newly found power has gone to their head, making them arrogant. Listen to know how Lord Krishna devises a plan to tackle Arjuna’s arrogance.

  • Yaksh Prashn
    13 min 16 sec

    Yakshas test the Pandavas yet again. During their exile, the Pandavas are parched and drink water from Yaksha’s river without seeking permission, and die. Learn how Yudhishthira rescues his brothers from Yaksha’s curse.

  • Kichak vadh
    13 min 3 sec

    In this episode, Kichaka, the commanderinchief of Matsya, tries to get close to Draupadi, intending to violate her honor. This enrages Bhima and he kills Kichaka at night by tricking him to believe he is Draupadi.

  • Godhan haran
    11 min 42 sec

    In this episode, Duryodhana forms an alliance with another king so he that can defeat the Virat King of Matsyadesh. Listen to the actionpacked story to know more.

  • Keshav ke sath
    13 min 22 sec

    In this fascinating episode, Lord Krishna gives Duryodhana the option to choose him or his army for the Mahabharata war. Duryodhana chooses the army and Lord Krishna then fights the war on Pandavas’ side.

  • Krishn ka Aagaman
    12 min 43 sec

    In this episode, both the Pandavas and Kauravas are ready for war, but Lord Krishna reaches Hastinapur as an envoy of peace.

  • Krishn ka Virat Roop
    16 min 26 sec

    In this episode, Lord Krishna reaches Hastinapur with the Pandavas’ peace message, but Duryodhana rubbishes the message and Lord Krishna looses his calm.

  • Karn ki Sacchai
    16 min 2 sec

    In this episode, Lord Krishna reveals to Karna that he is Queen Kunti’s son and Pandavas’ older brother, and suggests that he join the Pandavas. Will Karna comply

  • Yudh se Pehle
    14 min 7 sec

    Duryodhana and the Pandavas ready themselves for epic war, the Mahabharata. Listen, as emotions fly high in this episode of the audio drama series

  • Geeta - 1
    15 min 3 sec

    Just before the war begins, the fear of losing his loved one’s distracts Arjuna. Lord Krishna narrates the Bhagavad Gita to make Arjuna regain his focus. Listen to Sham’s, as Krishna, riveting narration of the holy scripture.

  • Geeta - 2
    15 min 57 sec

    Listen closely, as Lord Krishna continues narrating the Bhagavad Gita to help Arjuna distance himself from his fears and focus on the battlefield just as the Mahabharata War is about to begin.

  • Krishn ka Virat Roop
    16 min 12 sec

    In this episode, we get to know that Lord Krishna shows his ‘Virat Roop’ to Arjuna. Why did Lord Krishn reveal himself to Arjuna Listen to the captivating story to know the reason.

  • Ek Yug Ka Ant
    14 min 52 sec

    Duryodhana is distraught over the death of his brother in the battlefield. Which brother did Duryodhana lose, and how

  • Chakrvyuh ki Yojana
    13 min 6 sec

    In this sorrowful episode, we learn how Bhishma Pitamaha sacrifices his life in the Mahabharata War. Listen to the mighty Bhishma Pitamaha’s, played by the versatile Shatrughan Sinha, last moments on the battlefield.

  • Yoddha ka Beta
    12 min 8 sec

    This episode introduces us to Arjuna and Subhadra’s son, Abhimanyu, and we get to know that he is a brave warrior and will play a crucial part in the Mahabharata War.

  • Abhimanyu Vadh
    15 min 16 sec

    In this actionpacked episode, we get to know the story of Abhimanyu’s indomitable spirit and his heroic acts on the battleground of Mahabharata.

  • Jaydrath Vadh
    14 min

    In this episode of the audio drama series, Mahabharat, we hear the story of Jayadratha’s slaughter on the battleground.

  • Ghatotkach Ka Balidaan
    13 min 21 sec

    Duryodhana can sense his defeat after Jayadratha’s death, but his ego and arrogance doesn’t allow him to back off. There is one more sacrifice in the camp of the Pandavas.

  • Ashwatthama Haato Hatah
    15 min 41 sec

    In this episode, when Pandavas are reluctant to trick Dronacharya in the battlefield, Lord Krishna presents another perspective, that ‘Anything is fair in love and war.’

  • Dushaasan Vadh
    17 min 12 sec

    In this episode, Pandava’s murder Dronacharya by deceit in the battlefield and also kill Dushasana. Dronacharya’s killing is the final blow to the already broken Kaurava army.

  • Karn Ka Vadh
    15 min 39 sec

    In this emotional and sad episode, the tale of valorous Karna ends as he dies a brutal death on the battleground. Listen to Vivek Anand’s poignant portrayal of Karna.

  • Shakuni Vadh
    15 min 37 sec

    In this episode, we get to know how Shakuni and other heavyweights of the Kaurava army die in the war of Mahabharata.

  • Urubhangam
    16 min 24 sec

    Duryodhana loses everything in the Mahabharata war. Listen to an anguished Duryodhana’s rant of rage and grief as he realizes that the end is near.

  • Ashwatthama ka Anarth
    17 min 56 sec

    In the penultimate episode of the audio drama series, we learn how Ashwatthama cross all limits and misuse the divine ‘Astras.’ How does the Pandava army respond to Ashwatthanma

  • Ant se Anant
    18 min 33 sec

    Listen to the gripping finale episode as silence falls over the battlefield and Pandavas win over Kauravas, signifying how good always prevails over evil. Power packed performances as the epic Mahabharata draws to a somber close.

Language

Hindi

Genre

Mythology, Stories

Seasons

1