Kamla a 20year old girl in love with a young man is seized by panic when she discovers that she is pregnant She lives in a oneroom flat in a fivestorey building teeming with middle class families Seeing no way out of the problem and overcome by feelings of guilt she goes to the balcony and jumps down to her death Neighbours come out to watch the tragedy Among them are Sudhakar his wife and their two daughters The incident sets them all thinking and looking into their own secret lives They come to the nagging conclusion that Kamla was no more guilty than they themselves
Set in postcolonial India Qissa tells the story of Umber Singh a Sikh who is forced to flee his village due to ethnic cleansing at the time of Partition in 1947 Umber decides to fight fate and builds a new home for his family When Umber marries his youngest child Kanwar to Neeli a girl of lower caste the family is faced with the truth of their identities where individual ambitions and destinies collide in a struggle with eternity
Naseem means the morning breeze It’s the name of a young girl who lives with her family in Bombay The year is 1992 This was a year when India as a nation went through traumatic times A mosque was demolished and the riots slaughter and savagery that followed have left wounds that will take years to heal
Agantuk is Satyajit Ray’s last film and adapted from his short story Atithi meaning guest A family is paid an unexpected and rather unwanted visit by a man claiming to be Anita’s long lost uncle The initial suspicion with the man slowly dissolves as he regales them with stories of his travels The family is suspicious of the stranger believing him to be an imposter with a financial scam to sell only to find him leave unexpectedly leaving behind some insightful observations
Take a virtual tour to the Kingdom of Bahrain with the celebrities as they explore the culture and ethics of Bahrain indulge in authentic delicacies go on adventures experience leisure and satisfy their travel desires with a sense of excitement and anticipation
Power Foods is a show where youll witness some unseen power of the superfoods transformed into an unique dish
We all read about Climate Change and applaud when environmental activists make speeches But how is this situation affecting India Eco India brings the ground reality of Climate Changes impact in our country from droughtstricken villages in Maharashtras Beed to the pollution of Yamuna Watch people affected in these regions as well as leading environmental scientists engineers entrepreneurs who are working towards environment and conservation in this series
In this show Abhishek Vaid shows that travelling is more than just sightseeing and clicking pictures We can see how he has a richer travel experience by connecting with people their food and their culture during his trip to Maharashtra Watch make travel more meaningful in Travel For More on EPIC ON
Experience the thrill and joy of winter sports from your screens Among all the winter sports one of the most popular winter sports which is played at the Olympics is skiing Get to know about the best techniques the latest equipment as well as updates from the skiing world through SKI TV on EPIC ON
Starting Troubles is the story of a very expressive and passionate Doctor – Jagdish Chaturvedi who is always hungry for more While sometimes the world cannot match his pace hunger sometimes it’s him who is unable to match the world’s And it is this mismatch that paves the way for a hilarious journey filled with love laughter and more as he ends up “starting troubles” while multitasking between passion profession entrepreneurship and family life
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 timeIn a postapocalyptic 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
Renowned mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik takes viewers on a voyage of Hindu mythology as he hosts Devlok with Devdutt Pattanaik The show highlights characters stories events and symbols from the religion deciphering their true meaning Each episode covers one phenomenon from the great texts From the concept of the Holy Triad Brahma Vishnu and Shiva to the different avatars of the Goddess Durga each episode is engaging and addictive making mythology relevant even today
What happens when the God of Death marries a mortal from EarthALL NARK BREAKS LOOSEYamraj may be feared by all on Earth as the God of Death but in the celestine world Yamraj has to deal with the same mundane issues as the Aam Aadmi This sitcom takes a tongueincheek approach to the life of Yamraj as he tries often unsuccessfully to overcome various hurdles in his daily lifeYamraj has fallen in love with a human Jigna and has married her In the process he has acquired an obnoxious teenaged brotherinlaw Himesh Jigna and Himesh find out that life in Yamlok isnt so different from life back on earth and that Yam despite being a god is just doing his job the best he can while he struggles to make ends meetConstantly trying to juggle work and family life Yam has a lot on his plate A nagging wife a troublesome brotherinlaw a disgruntled assistant jealous neighbors grumpy inlaws an overbearing boss and many other ordinary problems make up the daily life of this extraordinary family In addition Yams boss Aakashvani isnt the benign and forgiving maker youd imagine Hes thoroughly corporate pennypinching and hardasnailsA misfit a God a husband and a breadwinner this man is the Aam Aadmi with a fancy job title He tries his best to give his family what they need but manages to make a mess of everything in the bargain Loveable and goofy this God of Death is anything but grim Join our hardworking but henpecked Yamraj his beloved bhains and his motley family and friends in a sliceoflife sitcom to find out how the cookie really crumbles
After the resounding success of the first two seasons EPIC Channel presents a revamped avatar of its Raja Rasoi series EPIC Channels Raja Rasoi series titled Raja Rasoi Aur Andaaz Anokha stands true to its name While the lore and love of Indian food remains just as passionate the new season presents a discovery oriented show format that transforms tabletop cooking into an exciting food labFeaturing renowned chef Ranveer Brar the show will take you to his retreat an oldworld bungalow basking in the laidback vibe of Goa and then along on a ride nostalgia and rediscovery both personal and culinary Ranveers passion for culinary art makes him a perfect fit as the host for the latest season of the food series He has dedicated this experimental streak and passion for food to his mentor Munir Ahmed a quaint ordinary yet passionate food enthusiast from the gullies of Lucknow who greatly influenced Brar while growing up in his hometown
Our ancient stories and myths are rife with tales of battles between the good and evil wherein good always defeats evil However evil is never truly destroyed It only bides its time in the shadows awaiting an opportunity to strike and make its presence known to humanityThe world as we know it is an imagined reality with the ancient evil still present using human forms to carry out its diabolical plans Planning a Mahayagya the descendants of this ancient evil the Daanavs are reviving Maya the mother of all Asuras Their foul plans are underway the destruction of humanity their sole purpose All that stands between them and the destruction of our world is a clandestine team keeping evil at bayDaanav Hunters chronicles the adventures of Professor Bhagawat and his team whove made it their mission to keep and restore peace whenever these Daanavs surface With a team of four Professor Bhagawats team consists of Major Arkin an exarmy officer and the teams standin leader Professor Gordon the mad and lovable junkyard scientist Shoondi an Aghori outcast who is the living encyclopedia on all things supernatural and Vanya professor Bhagawats daughter who becomes the latest addition to the team Together they make up the Daanav Hunters and the last hope for humanity
India is known for its remarkable architecture and serene landscapes Its rich history is steeped in mystery its vastness lends itself to several stories and urban legendsEkaant takes you through the abandoned roads and alleys of some of Indias historic locations Travelling through the spread out palaces and deserted forts the show documents and investigates the eerie processes of abandonment of each siteHow flourishing towns and cities came to be in ruins is the question each episode seeks to answer Ekaant explores the ceasing of life and the triumph of nature even in the most populated of places and takes you on the road no longer travelled
The Time TravelersA 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 ganglord KD wants them to travel back in time through the time machine he invented and seek out lost treasures and artifacts lost in historyThe 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 adventureAs the season unfolds the mystery behind the real mission begins to unravel But will their clock run out before the mission is completed
In a land steeped in mysticism spirituality and religion the imagination of the followers has much room to flourish Stories abound – some based on truth and some only on fractions of the truth Nevertheless these stories have enchanted their listeners for eonsKahi Suni packs away our skepticism and takes us on a ride through the legendary tales of India Each destination covered in the episodes has been the birthplace of a legend and each legend has given rise to the recognition of that location Following our host from north to south and east to west we journey through the land of myths of legends uncovering the origins of evIery story
They say that variety is the spice of life Well Indian cuisine is abundant with both spice and variety But how did the Indian palate come to be this colourful The answer lies in the royal kitchens of IndiaIndian Royalty are the custodians of the ancient culinary traditions Raja Rasoi aur Anya Kahaniyaan takes us through the history of food prepared in the royal kitchens of India whose blending of foreign imports rare fowls elaborate preparation methods and local herbs created some of the best and most flavourful food in the countryWe get to experience the tales of extravagance and eccentricity of desperation and innovation and of happy accidents The royal love for creativity and uniqueness have led to a rich culinary tradition that makes Indian cuisine one of the most exciting ones in the world
The characters of Tagores stories spring into life through the cinematic imagination of acclaimed filmmaker Anurag Basu in Stories By Rabindranath TagoreTagores words and Basus vision have amalgamated into a show that transports you back in time to a world as complicated as this one but with far more appeal and beauty
Sometimes the only path to the throne passes through a pool of blood From the dawn of time Ancient India has always struggled with its rulers usurpers The history that we read today has been written in red ink and spells treachery deceit betrayal The glory of kings was tainted by the heinous crimes all of them leading into murder These events still rustling in the history are about to be opened Set as a chronicle of the historical crimes Rakkt narrates analyses the most infamous true stories of historical assassinations which changed the course of modern India The bone chilling tales of deceit betrayal are brought to light from the exotic ruins of the real locations
The Indian Army is more than just a government wing or a fighting force that guards our borders The Indian Army is an emotion a living chronicle of times events and incidents that we have the luxury to forget because they remember A fierce force that physically binds the nation together the army itself is a family of several regiments Some have seen the rise and fall of empires and others which are yet to attain the full vigour of youth Each regiment has its own history and glorious traditions Each one has its own identity values and morals that bring people from different parts of the country and hold them together in bonds stronger than that of blood Regiment Diaries is more than a compilation of war stories It is a tale of the Indian Army unlike any told before Told by the very men who follow the illustrious feats of their predecessors Regiment Diaries tells us timeless tales that warm the hearts moisten the eyes and leave you in even greater awe of the bravest children of India
Mammo marries a man from Lahore After Partition she and her husband become Pakistan citizens Although childless her marriage is a happy one until her husband’s death Over property matters Mammo is thrown out of the house by her relatives She comes to India and unable to extend her visa she has to go back – political priorities defeat humanitarian ones
Bhola is in love with Bindu a girl living in the neighbourhood But he lacks the money and charm to win her over Later on Bhola with the help of his friend Guru makes a plan in an attempt to make Bindu fall in love with Bhola Initially it seemed like everything is working the way it should But everything falls apart when Bindu learns the truth
The film follows three comicdramatic stories set in Mumbai The first one is about a middleaged man who wins the office ‘Fun Committee Award’ which entitles him to a whole day full of fun He is most reluctant to leave the safety of his cubicle but he has to Prescribed fun modules have to be completed and noncompliance is not an optionThe second story begins with domineering pater families Anil who is on life support Seeking some relief his family decides to buy a TV which Anil had banned now every night the family plugs into a popular soap whose hero is a man ideal in every wayThe third one centers on Aarti whose repetitive existence is slowly making her more and more mechanical and numb Deep inside ferments a disconnect and unease that she is unable to articulate to anyone Then one day there arrives a most intimate letter and everything change
Raju comes to Bombay chasing his dreams but keeps losing out on opportunities His love Renu helps him find a job Success goes to his head until one day a tragic accident destroys his reputation
Kamla a 20year old girl in love with a young man is seized by panic when she discovers that she is pregnant She lives in a oneroom flat in a fivestorey building teeming with middle class families Seeing no way out of the problem and overcome by feelings of guilt she goes to the balcony and jumps down to her death Neighbours come out to watch the tragedy Among them are Sudhakar his wife and their two daughters The incident sets them all thinking and looking into their own secret lives They come to the nagging conclusion that Kamla was no more guilty than they themselves
Rich middleaged widow Damayanti a high society patron of the arts hosts a party in honour of Diwakar Barve a celebrated playwright and novelist who has received a prestigious literary award The party attracts the literary and cultural elite of the town as also the fawning cognoscenti which trail in their wake One name keeps cropping up in the course of the conversation Amrit a writer of immense talent and potential once very much patronized by this set Amrit the powerful poet leaves a promising literary career to join the tribal people in their struggle against exploitation His attempt to bridge the chasm between words and deed haunts all others at the party He is the invisible thread binding the tapestry of the film together his enigmatic presence finally becoming more meaningful and poignant than the rest
An officer of the alien government a Subedar assigned to collect taxes arrives in the village The moment the Subedar sets his eyes on the dusky Sonbai a spirited beauty known for her defiant ways he forgets all about taxes and lusts for her openly Knowing that it is normal for a Subedar to expect gifts from a village he shamelessly demands for Sonbai and the spineless villagers knowing that Sonbai’s husband is away agree to oblige
Young bachelor Manik Mulla a railway mail service employee stays in an old part of Allahabad His friends gather in his house to listen to his realistic – surrealistic – moralistic stories which lead to polemics – social political literary discussions The film provides an interesting study of how a work of literature is transformed into a film that reflects on multiple aspects of life
Rudaali is based on a short story by renowned author Mahashweta Devi The film is a riveting tale set in Rajasthan India of a young woman Shanichari’s life and her inclusion in the group of professional woman mourners The music by Bhupen Hazarika is widely celebrated and considered haunting and enthralling till date Rudaali is directed by the fierce Kalpani Lajmi a celebrated filmmaker who advocated the cause of woman emancipation in all her artistic endeavors
Suman’s father leaves her with the family of his childhood friend as he had to travel abroad for work This was the time when she met Prem and the two eventually fell in love with each other But it didn’t take time for their family differences to become a roadblock between their love story
Starting Troubles is the story of a very expressive and passionate Doctor – Jagdish Chaturvedi who is always hungry for more While sometimes the world cannot match his pace hunger sometimes it’s him who is unable to match the world’s And it is this mismatch that paves the way for a hilarious journey filled with love laughter and more as he ends up “starting troubles” while multitasking between passion profession entrepreneurship and family life
In this show Abhishek Vaid shows that travelling is more than just sightseeing and clicking pictures We can see how he has a richer travel experience by connecting with people their food and their culture during his trip to Maharashtra Watch make travel more meaningful in Travel For More on EPIC ON
The Time TravelersA 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 ganglord KD wants them to travel back in time through the time machine he invented and seek out lost treasures and artifacts lost in historyThe 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 adventureAs the season unfolds the mystery behind the real mission begins to unravel But will their clock run out before the mission is completed
The story of Roz Sunday begins in Lord Vishnus court as he sentences Raja Harishchandra to spend time on Earth to repent a crime The punishment Enduring the burdens of an ordinary humanlife As the honorable Harishchandra searches for the ideal citizen to inhabit he stumbles upon the unconscious body of Dilavar Singh who is being grieved for by his dear ones But it is only when he inhabits Dilavars body does Harishchandra realize that Dilavar is in fact a much feared and dangerous Don in Mumbai Begging Naarad for an exchange Harishchandra is firmly denied on the grounds that this is now his destiny and he must make the best of the life he has chosenHere begins the story of Roz Sunday where we see Harishchandra making a dishonorable mans life honorable again As Harishchandra lives the life of a criminal he learns the many truths about the human experience and values
Our ancient stories and myths are rife with tales of battles between the good and evil wherein good always defeats evil However evil is never truly destroyed It only bides its time in the shadows awaiting an opportunity to strike and make its presence known to humanityThe world as we know it is an imagined reality with the ancient evil still present using human forms to carry out its diabolical plans Planning a Mahayagya the descendants of this ancient evil the Daanavs are reviving Maya the mother of all Asuras Their foul plans are underway the destruction of humanity their sole purpose All that stands between them and the destruction of our world is a clandestine team keeping evil at bayDaanav Hunters chronicles the adventures of Professor Bhagawat and his team whove made it their mission to keep and restore peace whenever these Daanavs surface With a team of four Professor Bhagawats team consists of Major Arkin an exarmy officer and the teams standin leader Professor Gordon the mad and lovable junkyard scientist Shoondi an Aghori outcast who is the living encyclopedia on all things supernatural and Vanya professor Bhagawats daughter who becomes the latest addition to the team Together they make up the Daanav Hunters and the last hope for humanity
What happens when the God of Death marries a mortal from EarthALL NARK BREAKS LOOSEYamraj may be feared by all on Earth as the God of Death but in the celestine world Yamraj has to deal with the same mundane issues as the Aam Aadmi This sitcom takes a tongueincheek approach to the life of Yamraj as he tries often unsuccessfully to overcome various hurdles in his daily lifeYamraj has fallen in love with a human Jigna and has married her In the process he has acquired an obnoxious teenaged brotherinlaw Himesh Jigna and Himesh find out that life in Yamlok isnt so different from life back on earth and that Yam despite being a god is just doing his job the best he can while he struggles to make ends meetConstantly trying to juggle work and family life Yam has a lot on his plate A nagging wife a troublesome brotherinlaw a disgruntled assistant jealous neighbors grumpy inlaws an overbearing boss and many other ordinary problems make up the daily life of this extraordinary family In addition Yams boss Aakashvani isnt the benign and forgiving maker youd imagine Hes thoroughly corporate pennypinching and hardasnailsA misfit a God a husband and a breadwinner this man is the Aam Aadmi with a fancy job title He tries his best to give his family what they need but manages to make a mess of everything in the bargain Loveable and goofy this God of Death is anything but grim Join our hardworking but henpecked Yamraj his beloved bhains and his motley family and friends in a sliceoflife sitcom to find out how the cookie really crumbles
In a land steeped in mysticism spirituality and religion the imagination of the followers has much room to flourish Stories abound – some based on truth and some only on fractions of the truth Nevertheless these stories have enchanted their listeners for eonsKahi Suni packs away our skepticism and takes us on a ride through the legendary tales of India Each destination covered in the episodes has been the birthplace of a legend and each legend has given rise to the recognition of that location Following our host from north to south and east to west we journey through the land of myths of legends uncovering the origins of evIery story
India is known for its remarkable architecture and serene landscapes Its rich history is steeped in mystery its vastness lends itself to several stories and urban legendsEkaant takes you through the abandoned roads and alleys of some of Indias historic locations Travelling through the spread out palaces and deserted forts the show documents and investigates the eerie processes of abandonment of each siteHow flourishing towns and cities came to be in ruins is the question each episode seeks to answer Ekaant explores the ceasing of life and the triumph of nature even in the most populated of places and takes you on the road no longer travelled
Sometimes the only path to the throne passes through a pool of blood From the dawn of time Ancient India has always struggled with its rulers usurpers The history that we read today has been written in red ink and spells treachery deceit betrayal The glory of kings was tainted by the heinous crimes all of them leading into murder These events still rustling in the history are about to be opened Set as a chronicle of the historical crimes Rakkt narrates analyses the most infamous true stories of historical assassinations which changed the course of modern India The bone chilling tales of deceit betrayal are brought to light from the exotic ruins of the real locations
Formerly a corporate guy Abhishek Vaid is out to experience India unlike ever before During his trip to Delhi he discovers the best food hidden in every corner of the capital and meets people who make us call the capital Dillwallon Delhi
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 singlemindedly 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 middleages 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
Devlok Mini with Devdutt Pattanaik explores fascinating titbits of Indian mythology and legends with a narrative that is both quick to watch and easy to absorb In each episode mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik narrates stories discusses popular beliefs and provides his insights into the meaning behind various mythological tales
This film documents the spirit of Varanasi in all its glory It elucidates more about the mythological significance of the city its place in the pages of history its cultural heritage and the lifestyle of the locals living there It also explains the value the city holds in the eyes and hearts of the tourists thronging the city
Over 1000 people were martyred to British bullets as they celebrated Baisakhi in Amritsar on 13 April 1919 Watch our retelling of this heartwrenching incident on Jallianwala Bagh Punjab Da Dil’ a salute to all these brave freedom fighters who made the ultimate sacrifice for the nation
The Hornbill Festival of Nagaland over the years has evolved from being just a celebration of the heritage and tradition of the Nagas into one big cultural event for all the 8 Northeast States Named after the Great Indian Hornbill the revered forest bird which is displayed in the folklore of most of the states tribes the festival is a colourful mixture of religious ceremonies food fairs sports games parades crafts performances dance etc In this EPIC Special we take you to the exotic state of Nagaland to experience the festival of festivals and a unique tribal life and culture
A crew visits the Kaziranga National Park to film the Indian Rhinoceros There comes a moment when they are trapped between the tall grass on one side and a herd of elephants on another This incident shifts their interest from the rhinos to the elephants of the National Park all because of Debeshwar Pegu Debeshwar is the Elephant Whisperer working as a Forest Officer who saves the crew from one of the elephants about to charge Discover his story and his special bond with Maya a female elephant living in the National Park
The story of Baghdadi Jews of Calcutta takes a trajectory very different from the stories of persecution and victimization we all have grown up hearing and watching in movies The Jewish community of Calcutta was small but influential and prosperous Today just a handful of them are left
In this world where most of us have a list of possessions we wish to have in our lives here is a group of people who quest for nothing materialistic but eternity – the Yogis Yogis and Pandits have been living in our country since eons Get a glimpse of every aspect of a Yogi’s life from attire to the ideology theyve embraced through the ages in this special feature
Rivers have been the thread through which a nations history culture and existence has been woven Be it Ancient Egypt along the Nile or Indus Valley Civilisation along the Indus rivers are the cradle of our civilisation The rampant growth and development in the last couple of centuries has taken its toll on rivers environmentally and culturally Janani is a journey along the glorious Yamuna river exploring it39s mythical and natural origins the society and culture that prospered on its banks and the environmental degradation it now faces Mother to cities like Delhi and Agra consort of Krishna and a gushing pristine stream in the Himalayas Yamuna is not only a giver of water and life to its people it is also a goddess and a cultural icon that has been celebrated in various art forms Janani is the story of this river from its birth at Yamunotri till its confluence with Ganga and the Mythical Saraswati at Allahabad
After exploring the forgotten histories of India end to end Ekaant puts a foot forward and goes Sarhad Paar Ekaant Sarhad Paar takes us back into a time when India was more than just a political entity It was an idea spread far and wide History buff and Anchor Akul Tripathi packs his bags and heads to glittering Sri Lanka for an Ekaant divided by political boundaries but united still by that idea of India to explore a tale every Indian child has grown up listening to In this special episode Akul explores the Ekaant of Sigiriya a magnificent rock the ruins of a rockpalace which myths and folklore eulogise as Ravanas palace The same palace in whose gardens he had imprisoned Sita Following the Ramayan trail into the heartland of Sri Lanka Much has changed in the cultural links between India and Sri Lanka since the time of the Ramayana yet there is more than just a hint of the ancient Jambudweep and Ratnadweep that still lingers in the Ekaant
Twentynine kilometers from Ajmer surrounded by the Aravalli hills in the heart of the Thar Desert is a lake city called Pushkar To the Hindus of the world it is second in holiness only to Mansarovar During the full moon in the month of Kartik the town and the nearby dunes become an enormous fairground Thousands of villagers bring cattle camels and horses to trade Folk artists musicians Ferris wheels and merrygorounds appear like a mirage in the desert only to vanish with the decapitation of Brahmas fifth head
Our host Ashutosh Rana meets Trishneet Arora from Punjab This unassuming 24yearold is the brain behind TAC Security a cybersecurity company that has been making waves across the world The company works with private and government organizations in India and the US along with a number of multinational companies to prevent cyberattacks on security and improve security using ethical hacking A boy from Ludhiana who did not go to school after standard 8 Trishneet started working in the field of cybersecurity at the age of 14 and started his company when he was 19 In a short span of 5 years he has won innumerable awards put India on the world may for cybersecurity and astounded people with his intellect unique ideas and his zest for being better at what he does Watch Trishneet Arora’s unique and amazingly inspiring journey to being on the list for Forbes 30 Under 30 at just 24 years of age in this EPIC Special
Go back in time and discover the vivid yet scattered history of Kashmir The monarchs of Kashmir centuries ago built several temples But these temples can not all be seen in presentday Kashmir Some temples couldn’t defeat the rage of the foreign invaders and some got defeated by the sands of time Today even in their state of ruin these shattered temples speak volumes about their history The few that have survived and are standing tall are monuments of grace even today Kashmir Ki Virasat brings their oftforgotten history to life
As discrimination plagues our society Ansuni takes a look at disability inclusion through the lens of adventure sport and outdoor recreation Divyanshu Ganatra a blind paragliding pilot trekker and adventure sports person makes it his mission to spread the message of inclusion Giving birth to the Manali to Khardungla cycling expedition Inviting disabled people to take on the worlds most treacherous road to reach the worlds highest motorable mountain pass
Savita is married to a mild natured man who generally keeps to himself Savita feels trapped in a loveless marriage and yearns for more sexual action She notices the very strong and ruggedly handsome caretaker and begins fantasising about him Will she give into her desires and have a secret liaison with this man in her own backyard
The story revolves around a woman who is a caretaker of an old manThe film is an adaptation of The Tell Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe
Sonia is traumatized by a nasty incident from her childhood and has never really been able to recover from it fully When her past bears down on her present relationship with Aman she decides to travel back home to sort it all out Will Sonia be able to recuperate or will her past continue to haunt her forever
How will Rohangay and Tiara two best buddies deal with their friendhsip being challenged due to their attraction towards the same guy
An old theatre projectionist is fired from his job and has to come back to his village Struggling with what to do with his life he one day narrates a story for a crying kid Slowly he becomes the favourite story teller in the village and rediscovers his passion
The film is set in 1990’s Rekha moves into a new town with her husband Pradeep They shift into an old house that has been shut for 10 years Pradeep is out the entire day working and Rekha spends her days at home rearranging the house She finds letters addressed to Sumati who stayed with her husband in the same house years back As Rekha starts going through the letters she understands Sumati was very fond of the writer Shankar And that Sumati was ready to do anything for him Rekha tries to get same kind of attention from her husband but fails to do so She wastes the entire day thinking what will please her husband After few letters Rekha understands that Shankar had started controlling Sumati and Sumati felt too insecure Shankar took the advantage until he felt Sumati was starting to demand more out of their relationship and so he declares about his marriage to her Rekha relates well to feelings of Sumati as she herself is overly dependent on Pradeep and it starts to disturb her Sumati ends her life saying she has thought herself to be so incapable that the other could easily take advantage of her And that she forgot what she stood for while trying to please everyone around
This is the story of Ravi engulfed in a psychological loop where he goes through changes in his character from an innocent one to bad
Jim A running 11yearold boy has shifted from Mumbai and has trouble interacting with new people initially so he decides to stick to the shadow’s finds a connection with just one boy DD
A coffee and a few stories can go a long way to erase loneliness ‘Three Night’ is a story of hope Love is not far away if you stay there and look for it
What happens when a wife lies to her inlaws that their son has got a job when in reality it is she who goes to office while her unemployed husband manages the household The story tells us about a newlywed couple and how they struggle daily to combat the frustration of unemployment breaking the stereotype of gender bias
The story depicts purity of friendship between two 10year old kids Faiz and Gautam How they manage to cancel Faiz’s family Dubai trip in order to play a society cricket final match is exemplary to the fact that friendship is beyond age caste and religion
Suzanne imagines herself as an innocent princess trapped in the clutches of an evil stepmother She feels imprisoned and misunderstood and makes friends with a ‘Prince Charming’ online Suzanne meets her dashing prince in real life only to find herself in the middle of a nightmare Now she understands what imprisonment truly is and comes out accepting and understanding her stepmother’s love for her
Harsh a smalltown young boy becomes a victim to something he was completely unaware of Meanwhile everyone seemed to be enchanting the name of a mysterious character Ram Lal and no one knew even a bit about what was up with Chuttan Shukla the narrator and a convict who claims to be innocent
Just a few days were remaining for Yuvraj Vijay Singh’s coronation and wedding to happen before which someone attempted to assassinate him Meanwhile Prem the prince’s replacement was with the royal family this whole time and he eventually falls in love with Princess Maithili the prince’s fiancé
Lal dreamed of starting his own business and Das was a driver who quit his job because of an irritating boss One day Lal wins a lottery of ₹2 Lakhs and the duo decides to invest this money on a weird business idea of making a bus on their own They start promising their potential passengers a palace on wheels type of service which almost backfires them
Raju comes to Bombay chasing his dreams but keeps losing out on opportunities His love Renu helps him find a job Success goes to his head until one day a tragic accident destroys his reputation
Bhola is in love with Bindu a girl living in the neighbourhood But he lacks the money and charm to win her over Later on Bhola with the help of his friend Guru makes a plan in an attempt to make Bindu fall in love with Bhola Initially it seemed like everything is working the way it should But everything falls apart when Bindu learns the truth
A man accepts a challenge by the chief minister of Maharashtra to run the state for one day and makes such a success of it that soon he is embroiled in political intrigue
This is a film about the leader of the 1857 mutiny and his fight against the British rule
The intrigue of the Shakespearean tragedy Macbeth is transposed to the Mumbai underworldMaqbool an underworld dons henchman falls in love with his bosss mistress Nimmi who instigates him to kill the don and become the next leader
Harishchandra raised his sons Sunil and Prem all alone In the coming future Sunil gets married while Prem continues with his education before he meets Poonam an orphan After a couple of awkward interactions between Prem and Poonam they start developing feelings for each other But just two days before their wedding Poonams house catches fire putting everything in doubt
One car accident and Armin Salem becomes a victim to memory loss All he can remember now is his name and that he is from Paris With the passing time he starts getting visions of Rhea Wagner’s murder and starts thinking about maybe he has committed a heinous crime He was all engrossed into trying to regain his memory when he meets Kavya who helps him put his life together bit by bit
Identical twins Seeta and Geeta are separated at birth One is tortured by her abusive aunt while the other grows up as a street performer However their lives change forever when they swap places
It was Prem Kumar who was supposed to be Sanjana’s suitor But everyone including Sanjana mistakes Prem Kishen to be the one her mother wanted her to get married to Sanjana did not like him at all But after a series of events she ends up falling in love with him However a lot of things change between the two when Prem Kumar enters their lives
After years of painstaking research at the cost of his domestic pleasure Dr Dipankar Roy discovers a vaccine for leprosy News is flashed over television and overnight an insignificant junior doctor receives international recognition After suffering humiliation at the hands of his seniors Dr Roy suffers a mild heart attack His wife and a few colleagues stand by him but Dr Roy is transferred to a remote village The last straw is two American doctors receiving credit for discovering the same vaccine
Young bachelor Manik Mulla a railway mail service employee stays in an old part of Allahabad His friends gather in his house to listen to his realistic – surrealistic – moralistic stories which lead to polemics – social political literary discussions The film provides an interesting study of how a work of literature is transformed into a film that reflects on multiple aspects of life
Agantuk is Satyajit Ray’s last film and adapted from his short story Atithi meaning guest A family is paid an unexpected and rather unwanted visit by a man claiming to be Anita’s long lost uncle The initial suspicion with the man slowly dissolves as he regales them with stories of his travels The family is suspicious of the stranger believing him to be an imposter with a financial scam to sell only to find him leave unexpectedly leaving behind some insightful observations
The film spans 56 out of Gandhi’s 79 years It starts with his days in South Africa where Gandhi is seen as a young attorney who is thrown out of a first class compartment in spite of having a valid ticket Angered at this humiliation Gandhi decides to protest for the rights of Indians and other coloured people It is here that he meets with his first success His fame spreads to India and he is invited to return home to take part in the freedom struggle On arrival he is shocked at the poverty in the country and undertakes to travel all over the country to witness at first hand the atrocities of the British Empire Gandhi’s struggle to win freedom for India through his nonviolent approach his belief that men are more good than evil and his spiritual ideas all form a part of this saga the biography of a fascinating world leader both spiritual and political
Naseem means the morning breeze It’s the name of a young girl who lives with her family in Bombay The year is 1992 This was a year when India as a nation went through traumatic times A mosque was demolished and the riots slaughter and savagery that followed have left wounds that will take years to heal
An officer of the alien government a Subedar assigned to collect taxes arrives in the village The moment the Subedar sets his eyes on the dusky Sonbai a spirited beauty known for her defiant ways he forgets all about taxes and lusts for her openly Knowing that it is normal for a Subedar to expect gifts from a village he shamelessly demands for Sonbai and the spineless villagers knowing that Sonbai’s husband is away agree to oblige
Mammo marries a man from Lahore After Partition she and her husband become Pakistan citizens Although childless her marriage is a happy one until her husband’s death Over property matters Mammo is thrown out of the house by her relatives She comes to India and unable to extend her visa she has to go back – political priorities defeat humanitarian ones
Ghare Baire is symbolic of a philosophical revolution in pre – independent Bengal Ray brings out the pros cons of the Swadeshi movement through the charismatic Swadeshi leader Sandip who fights for the cause by basing his parasite like existence on Nikhil a liberal who urges his wife Bimala to explore and expand her understanding of the world beyond him Nikhil quietly pushes Bimala towards discovering her world at the cost of witnessing her falling in love with another man Ghare Baire is a story of the trials tribulations of the human mind coming to terms with its own learning
Salim the young man with a limp inhabits a twilight zone At one level he belongs to a respectable proud though desperately poor family Salim’s roots go deep into this congested impoverished Muslim neighbourhood But Salim has also discovered another world a world of deceptive charm and fatal allurement – organized crime where a little intimidation flashing of a knife unspoken threats of concrete ‘mob’ action bring in quick easy bucks Tears and the price to be paid come later
Ranjit is an educated and unemployed young man desperately looking for a job He is taught to use a gun by people who promise to show him a new way of life and lead him to a better future One day as instructed by these people he shoots and kills Anuradhas husband A few days later Banajit Dutta a Professor of the local college is shot to death As time goes by and Ranjit grows inevitably closer to Duttas family life in this strange prison becomes intolerable Haunted by memories of the crime that he isnt allowed to forget tortured by guilt and remorse he struggles to find peace and retain his sanity
Rich middleaged widow Damayanti a high society patron of the arts hosts a party in honour of Diwakar Barve a celebrated playwright and novelist who has received a prestigious literary award The party attracts the literary and cultural elite of the town as also the fawning cognoscenti which trail in their wake One name keeps cropping up in the course of the conversation Amrit a writer of immense talent and potential once very much patronized by this set Amrit the powerful poet leaves a promising literary career to join the tribal people in their struggle against exploitation His attempt to bridge the chasm between words and deed haunts all others at the party He is the invisible thread binding the tapestry of the film together his enigmatic presence finally becoming more meaningful and poignant than the rest
Rajanna and Geeta arrive in the city in the fond hope of building a cosy little home When they discover just such a house their happiness knows no bounds Things are fine till one day a workshop opens up next door and brings with it a wide variety of sounds When the noise crosses the bounds of tolerance Rajanna is indignant but cannot do much until he discovers that his wife has achieved the impossible task of getting the shed vacated but only by yielding to the demands of the police inspector Rajanna now wants to take Geeta away from the environment He seeks the help of the workmen who had earlier occupied the shed but discovers that their slum is being demolished to make way for a multinational
Power Foods is a show where youll witness some unseen power of the superfoods transformed into an unique dish
Lost Recipes is about the rediscovery of dishes dropped from the pages of history and reliving the longlost traditions and perhaps reviving them Chef Aditya Bal heads off to different regions in India from Uttarandhra to Kutch on a quest to unearth these oncepopular culinary rituals and recipes Because all these recipes are no longer found in cookbooks Aditya must turn back the clock and wade through memories and folklore to find the original Lost Recipes
Sakshi Tanwar is on a mission to celebrate Indias festivals Join her as she celebrates each festival by sharing her long cherished heirloom recipes of various bhogs prasads identified with the Gods Peppered with folklores legends and Sakshis personal anecdotes Tyohaar Ki Thaali is a show that offers a delectable mix of stories and recipes that will inspire you to cook more
They say that variety is the spice of life Well Indian cuisine is abundant with both spice and variety But how did the Indian palate come to be this colourful The answer lies in the royal kitchens of IndiaIndian Royalty are the custodians of the ancient culinary traditions Raja Rasoi aur Anya Kahaniyaan takes us through the history of food prepared in the royal kitchens of India whose blending of foreign imports rare fowls elaborate preparation methods and local herbs created some of the best and most flavourful food in the countryWe get to experience the tales of extravagance and eccentricity of desperation and innovation and of happy accidents The royal love for creativity and uniqueness have led to a rich culinary tradition that makes Indian cuisine one of the most exciting ones in the world
After the resounding success of the first two seasons EPIC Channel presents a revamped avatar of its Raja Rasoi series EPIC Channels Raja Rasoi series titled Raja Rasoi Aur Andaaz Anokha stands true to its name While the lore and love of Indian food remains just as passionate the new season presents a discovery oriented show format that transforms tabletop cooking into an exciting food labFeaturing renowned chef Ranveer Brar the show will take you to his retreat an oldworld bungalow basking in the laidback vibe of Goa and then along on a ride nostalgia and rediscovery both personal and culinary Ranveers passion for culinary art makes him a perfect fit as the host for the latest season of the food series He has dedicated this experimental streak and passion for food to his mentor Munir Ahmed a quaint ordinary yet passionate food enthusiast from the gullies of Lucknow who greatly influenced Brar while growing up in his hometown
Saamagri Aur Sampatti is an animated series detailing the journey of various commodities that shaped India’s history through their trade usage and spread The history of a few key commodities for India such as pepper silk coffee and cotton are covered in this fascinating9episode series
We love our food in India from Idlis to Jalebis Patrani Macchi to Rasgulla but have you ever wondered how these recipes came to beCome join us on a delicious journey tracing the recipes and their ingredients across the years
They say that variety is the spice of life Well Indian cuisine is abundant with both spice and variety But how did the Indian palate come to be this colourful The answer lies in the royal kitchens of IndiaIndian Royalty are the custodians of the ancient culinary traditions Raja Rasoi aur Anya Kahaniyaan takes us through the history of food prepared in the royal kitchens of India whose blending of foreign imports rare fowls elaborate preparation methods and local herbs created some of the best and most flavourful food in the countryWe get to experience the tales of extravagance and eccentricity of desperation and innovation and of happy accidents The royal love for creativity and uniqueness have led to a rich culinary tradition that makes Indian cuisine one of the most exciting ones in the world
The first season of Raja Rasoi Aur Anya Kahaniyaan introduced us to a variety of cuisines and delicacies from across India The savory of those spices still water our mouthThe second season is about to bring many more such enticing recipes from the royal kitchens of India Indian Royalty is the custodians of the ancient culinary traditions Raja Rasoi Aur Anya Kahaniyaan takes us through the history of food prepared in the royal kitchens of India whos blending of foreign imports rare fowls elaborate preparation methods and local herbs created some of the best and most flavorful food in the country In this season we will experience the tales of extravagance and eccentricity desperation and innovation and some happy accidentsDig in to the new season of Raja Rasoi Aur Anya Kahaniyaan and savour the colorful Indian cuisines from the Royal Kitchens of India
Sakshi Tanavar prepares recipes that have significant meaning behind them as all of them are made for festivals celebrated in India Watch as she prepares the recipe and shared her story behind each one of them in a very festive way
In this show Abhishek Vaid shows that travelling is more than just sightseeing and clicking pictures We can see how he has a richer travel experience by connecting with people their food and their culture during his trip to Maharashtra Watch make travel more meaningful in Travel For More on EPIC ON
Formerly a corporate guy Abhishek Vaid is out to experience India unlike ever before During his trip to Delhi he discovers the best food hidden in every corner of the capital and meets people who make us call the capital Dillwallon Delhi
Did you know Indians do not need a visa to visit the Kartarpur Sahib gurudwara in Pakistan Abhishek Vaid visits the holy shrine which has a historical and religious significance in Kartarpur streaming on EPIC ON
India is known for its remarkable architecture and serene landscapes Its rich history is steeped in mystery its vastness lends itself to several stories and urban legendsEkaant takes you through the abandoned roads and alleys of some of Indias historic locations Travelling through the spread out palaces and deserted forts the show documents and investigates the eerie processes of abandonment of each siteHow flourishing towns and cities came to be in ruins is the question each episode seeks to answer Ekaant explores the ceasing of life and the triumph of nature even in the most populated of places and takes you on the road no longer travelled
Filmmaker Rohan Thakur visits the Himalayas to go on a journey of self discovery Travel with him through the seven valleys of the Lower Himalayan Ranges and explore the music culture and lifestyle that showcase the regions stunning diversity What are you waiting for Pack your backs and get ready to watch some of Indias unseen sites on Epic On
In a land steeped in mysticism spirituality and religion the imagination of the followers has much room to flourish Stories abound – some based on truth and some only on fractions of the truth Nevertheless these stories have enchanted their listeners for eonsKahi Suni packs away our skepticism and takes us on a ride through the legendary tales of India Each destination covered in the episodes has been the birthplace of a legend and each legend has given rise to the recognition of that location Following our host from north to south and east to west we journey through the land of myths of legends uncovering the origins of evIery story
Its not a thin line but a thick fence that keeps mainstream sports apart from adventure sports Mainstream sports have players but adventure sports have Misfits – people who are aware of the dangers they have taken upon themselves by making these sports an integral part of their lives These games have found refuge in the Himalayan terrain In this documentary we have some inspiring Himalayan Misfits sharing their onfield experiences straight from the higher altitudes
This film talks about a very ancient tribe in India called the Raj Gonds who are more than 2000years old who live in the state of Telangana Adilabad district this annual event is the most sacred festival for these tribes which they have been following for centuries now and for a surprise no one till date has documented this event
Safarnama is more than just a mere journey one wants to complete just to check out that one task from the ‘ToDo List” It is something just one of its kind In Safarnama we are up for a soulfulfilling 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
Indipedia is an anchor driven episodic series that will showcases the CUSTOMS OF INDIA that are so obvious but not so researchedThe word CUSTOM in this case refers to an umbrella term for rituals superstitions symbols inventions livelihoods arts crafts culture and more Indipedia would unearth simple and logical meanings behind everyday practices across India through the eyes of a young firangi It will explain the science mythology and history behind the traditions and values It will highlight all the unique features their origin and existence that make India what it is todayThe show will consist of half an hour fast paced episodes showcasing things that make India studying each aspect carefully and meeting experts to fathom its significance
The story of Baghdadi Jews of Calcutta takes a trajectory very different from the stories of persecution and victimization we all have grown up hearing and watching in movies The Jewish community of Calcutta was small but influential and prosperous Today just a handful of them are left
Rich with many shrines and temples both ancient and new India is a living spiritual entity These holy sites literally stand for our culture beliefs and scriptures Parikrama takes you to several of these places of worship narrating the story behind its origin and its significance As you travel through these sacred sites with us you also embark on your own spiritual journey
Shelter one of mankinds most basic physiological needs At least thats what it started out as at the beginning of timeFrom dwelling in caves to carving out temples in mountains mankind has redefined shelter with every passing era Though the underlying philosophy of any monument is to serve some sort of function great architecture is fuelled by imagination Indias architecture is built on that very imagination and is a fascinating fusion of both art and science From strategically placed astronomy towers to impressive and aweinspiring tombs Indian architecture has pushed the limits of engineering and designSanrachna explores these architectural wonders and how the makers of these marvels made them without the aid of modern mechanics and machinery With an immensely astute sense of engineering the architects were able to construct fortresses that have stood the test of time unshaken by its changes Join our host Vaibhavi as she travels through the country discovering the fascinating stories behind Indias outstanding monuments and its architecture Sanrachna will leave you in awe of the past and its ability to do what we cant even with our modern tools and fancy tricks
Lost Recipes is about the rediscovery of dishes dropped from the pages of history and reliving the longlost traditions and perhaps reviving them Chef Aditya Bal heads off to different regions in India from Uttarandhra to Kutch on a quest to unearth these oncepopular culinary rituals and recipes Because all these recipes are no longer found in cookbooks Aditya must turn back the clock and wade through memories and folklore to find the original Lost Recipes
As discrimination plagues our society Ansuni takes a look at disability inclusion through the lens of adventure sport and outdoor recreation Divyanshu Ganatra a blind paragliding pilot trekker and adventure sports person makes it his mission to spread the message of inclusion Giving birth to the Manali to Khardungla cycling expedition Inviting disabled people to take on the worlds most treacherous road to reach the worlds highest motorable mountain pass
There are places in Goa where con artists and players live side by side around casinos A group of swindlers however believed that they could pull off the perfect con and risked everything they could only to get caught in the web of their own making
Savita is married to a mild natured man who generally keeps to himself Savita feels trapped in a loveless marriage and yearns for more sexual action She notices the very strong and ruggedly handsome caretaker and begins fantasising about him Will she give into her desires and have a secret liaison with this man in her own backyard
How will Rohangay and Tiara two best buddies deal with their friendhsip being challenged due to their attraction towards the same guy
Rich middleaged widow Damayanti a high society patron of the arts hosts a party in honour of Diwakar Barve a celebrated playwright and novelist who has received a prestigious literary award The party attracts the literary and cultural elite of the town as also the fawning cognoscenti which trail in their wake One name keeps cropping up in the course of the conversation Amrit a writer of immense talent and potential once very much patronized by this set Amrit the powerful poet leaves a promising literary career to join the tribal people in their struggle against exploitation His attempt to bridge the chasm between words and deed haunts all others at the party He is the invisible thread binding the tapestry of the film together his enigmatic presence finally becoming more meaningful and poignant than the rest
Kamla a 20year old girl in love with a young man is seized by panic when she discovers that she is pregnant She lives in a oneroom flat in a fivestorey building teeming with middle class families Seeing no way out of the problem and overcome by feelings of guilt she goes to the balcony and jumps down to her death Neighbours come out to watch the tragedy Among them are Sudhakar his wife and their two daughters The incident sets them all thinking and looking into their own secret lives They come to the nagging conclusion that Kamla was no more guilty than they themselves
On the first day of the shooting of his film Pramod introduces the cinematographer ‘M’ to young Sushmita the main actress in the film and her lovely mother Mrs Jyothi Bhat As the shooting progresses the relationships among them start changing Sushmitha starts liking M and starts calling him “Cheta” meaning elder brother in Kerala M decides to cast Sushmita as Asha in the film he is planning to direct Pramod who has so far remained a chronic bachelor though he plays around with girls and makes films on them starts getting a strange and pure feeling towards Sushmita
Ghare Baire is symbolic of a philosophical revolution in pre – independent Bengal Ray brings out the pros cons of the Swadeshi movement through the charismatic Swadeshi leader Sandip who fights for the cause by basing his parasite like existence on Nikhil a liberal who urges his wife Bimala to explore and expand her understanding of the world beyond him Nikhil quietly pushes Bimala towards discovering her world at the cost of witnessing her falling in love with another man Ghare Baire is a story of the trials tribulations of the human mind coming to terms with its own learning
A citybred Karthik on a trip to his ancestral village learns what is missing in life from a freespirited village girl Aramagal and both come away older wiser and freer in the little time they spend together
Suraj and Chandu have been best friends since they could barely walk With age their friendship has seen itself only fester into a bond that brothers share Both are the two ends of this relationship However although they started out as friends things change along the way from one end Suraj falls in love with Chandu and Chandu is oblivious to this And living in a small town Suraj is scared to the idea of coming ‘out of the closet’ Due to certain events in a rush of moments Suraj makes an advance towards Chandu which alienates Chandu from this friendship While Suraj tackles with his feelings towards Chandu and tries to come face to face with this sexuality he alienates his best friend
A coffee and a few stories can go a long way to erase loneliness ‘Three Night’ is a story of hope Love is not far away if you stay there and look for it
EPIC India Quiz Challenge is a oneofakind quiz competition in which teams from schools across India will fight for the crown of having the highest ‘IQ’ ie 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 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 soldierBut 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 homeAdrishya 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
The introduction of currency was a key step in the evolution of civilization As the kingdoms and dynasties across the country rose and fell they left their mark on the currency they produced This series explores the coins minted by each kingdom in Indian history and uses stories about the coins to tell the history of the kingdom 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
Dive into a world of action drama determination and courage while reliving the greatest escape stories of our time in an all new miniseries The Great Escape The show is based on true events and takes you on a thrilling ride of the most daring escapes from Indian history Some of the stories covered in the series include Sushmita Banerjees escape from the Taliban in Afghanistan Dalai Lamas escape from Tibet the story of a daring jailbreak by the inmates of a jail in Punjab and Indian prisonerofwar Nihal Singh and Ram Chander Yadavs escape from the clutches of the Chinese in the IndoChina war The miniseries even has some comments from the people who made these exhilarating escapes including the Dalai Lama himself Each episode takes you to different locations across varied time periods The stylizations of those eras mixed with the thrill of escape keeps you hooked till the end
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 showUmeed India will showcase groundbreaking stories of diversified intrepid athletes aiming for glory at Olympics 2020 For the 13part 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 GoldWatch 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
Experience the thrill and joy of winter sports from your screens Among all the winter sports one of the most popular winter sports which is played at the Olympics is skiing Get to know about the best techniques the latest equipment as well as updates from the skiing world through SKI TV on EPIC ON
This is Indias first docuseries based on Motorsports in India which takes audiences on a trip of a lifetime and brings out the forces that drive individuals to take up the unconventional
In Mid Wicket Tales veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah explores the many interesting but untold stories of Indian cricket It focuses on match highlights history of and sportsmanship within the game stadiums hits and misses and many more In his unique narrative style Naseeruddin Shah brings alive the humorous side of the game along with undocumented anecdotes and quirky trivia The show also will see many personalities like Shashi Tharoor Nari Contractor Bishan Singh Bedi and Charu Sharma narrating their cricketing experiences and stories
Its not a thin line but a thick fence that keeps mainstream sports apart from adventure sports Mainstream sports have players but adventure sports have Misfits – people who are aware of the dangers they have taken upon themselves by making these sports an integral part of their lives These games have found refuge in the Himalayan terrain In this documentary we have some inspiring Himalayan Misfits sharing their onfield experiences straight from the higher altitudes
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 singlemindedly 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 middleages 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
Cricket is no less than a religion in India Every Indian wants to be a part of the prestige and excitement associated with this game This documentary takes us to Kullu Sarahan – a village situated at 7000 feet in Himachal Pradesh Here a cricket tournament called ‘Jhiru Cup’ is the highlight of their annual mela The Jhiru Cup is as important as the World Cup for the people here In fact even the cricket balls used for gameplay are made in the village itself and you wouldn’t get these balls elsewhere Watch their love for the sport come to life in a spectacle of joy in this EPIC Special
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 showUmeed India will showcase groundbreaking stories of diversified intrepid athletes aiming for glory at Olympics 2020 For the 13part 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 GoldWatch 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 full of mythological and historical battles fought for power and supremacy The Hindus even have Kshatriya warrior clans who dedicated their entire lives to honing battle skills and fighting wars Contrary to the popular belief that martial arts originated in China martial arts have strong roots in Indian history and Hindu mythology Bodhidharma a Buddhist monk from South India is even credited to be the first to teach Kung Fu at the Shaolin Temple In Shastra Ke Shaastra – The Indian Legacy delve deep into the roots of the different indigenous weapons that originated in India and continue to be used in various martial arts and performance arts around the country
As discrimination plagues our society Ansuni takes a look at disability inclusion through the lens of adventure sport and outdoor recreation Divyanshu Ganatra a blind paragliding pilot trekker and adventure sports person makes it his mission to spread the message of inclusion Giving birth to the Manali to Khardungla cycling expedition Inviting disabled people to take on the worlds most treacherous road to reach the worlds highest motorable mountain pass
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 middle aged Indian man Sameer is on his way to his house in Pakistan where he stayed before partition divided the land and its heart He is physically in 1990 but keeps travelling back to his memories from 1947 which are hauntingly nostalgic A woman in her 50’s joins Sameeron this journey between time and land but she also has her own story to share which no one listensWhen we see this lady Noor and Sameertogether we will realize that they both represent the same morals and attributes Nooris basically a pure unabashed version of Sameerand Sameerhas a covert version of Noorin him trying to break free from the tangles of politics and societyThis is a period film located in Punjab in Pakistan which deals with two timelines simultaneously While remaining in present 1990 1947 keeps knocking at our doors This is a story about the constant struggle between letting go and holding on and where Sameer’srelationship with his house and his land is explored The film also talks about the global suffering that this invisible line caused
Ramji Bhai is a middle class man who coowns a supermarket He used to simple living and is found faltering when he is invited to a highclass party for a business meeting His wife is excited to attend the party but he denies her For his son whom Ramji Bhai wants to take along is least interested in the event How will the modest Ramji Bhai cope in this new and daunting environment
Karma has her own way of giving it back Krit a rowdy teenager misbehaves with everyone be it his parents or classmates One day while running away after his misdeed he falls down into a well and spends the entire night alone shouting and crying for help Ironically it is the same boy whom he bullies in classwho comes to his rescue thus teaching him a lesson of a lifetime
Three thugs pull off a diamond heist The dice of conceit and treachery are cast As the thieves double cross each other who will get away with all the loot
After failing another audition Sonny comes across a video store and decides to buy himself a camcorder so that he can make audition tapes at home but he can’t afford it yet So when his uncle Ravi Dada offers him some work on a film set he takes up the offer As he keeps working tirelessly on set Sonny slowly realises that Ravi Dada is exploiting him and isn’t going to keep his promise of getting him an acting role Sonny tries to take matters into his own hands but with tragic consequences
In a village that turned into a battlefield a woman is being chased by a bunch of violent men The woman enters a jungle and is instead caught by a man who has found refuge there He protects her feeds her gives her company and tells her that he has been stuck there for a long time due to the war One day the men spot them and kill her protector when they both try to flee Alone and scared in the forest the woman keeps going on until one day she finds civilization
21yearold girl Naina stranded admist heavy traffic and rain enters a taxi Tackling all the chaos caused by the ongoing protest Raghu a senior friend of Naina finds her in a taxi As it was raining heaving Raghu decides to sit inside the taxi without Naina’s permission After many failures to impress Raghu decides to express his deep feelings But the reaction what not he expected Ego escalates quickly and Raghu starts assaulting her Everyone around witnesses the assault in ignorant silence
A couple loves and fights with equal measure But what happens when one of them gets a terminal illness
Is the house haunted or are the residents haunted by their pasts This nonlinear narrative tells the story of three families who live in a house in different time periods The first residents are an old woman and her husband The husband passes away after which she moves away but leaves her plant in the house The second residents are a young married couple who recently moved into the house But the wife begins to see strange things like the house and a cat burning She tells her husband to move out of the house but he refuses One day she leaves the house with a note to her husband The third resident is a young man and his cat He seems to dislike the things left by the previous owners in the house One day after the house gets flooded he sets fire to a plant that was left by the last owner
When her parents are out at work or fighting with each other a little girl is looked after by her loving granny Her granny makes up for all the things the parents dont provide her One day the mother leaves for good but the little girl finds solace in her grannys love and hope The granny dies soon after not before telling her she will always be there for her Knowing that her granny is looking down on her from the stars beyond the girl lives happily with her father
The story revolves around Sunaina a woman in her late 20s a singer cum lyricist who works from home She writes a new song We see her husband Siddharth a man in his early 30s is a business man who is always occupied by work They live a daily normal monotonous routine They have less interaction throughout the day After Siddharth leaves for his work Sunaina spends time alone doing other household chores One day she found an old tape recorder and she decides to record her new song in it and will lately make Siddharth listen to her song at night Unfortunately at dinner the lights went out and they spend their time in darkness Since Siddharth’s mobile was not charged it gave Siddharth an opportunity to interact with Sunaina They relive their past moments when all of sudden the situations turned and the whole happy conversation changed to past grievance talk Siddharth accepts that he is being guilty of something he did but Sunaina intervened and told him the truth Siddharth thought Sunaina had a miscarriage because of him as he was not present at that time whereas Sunaina confesses that it was an abortion This news broke Siddharth As soon as lights come the tape automatically starts the song but Siddharth leaves for his room leaving Sunaina alone
A mans partner who has a hearing impairment is being treated at the hospital for what appears to be a terminal illness He is a chef and visits her daily with a special dish made by him Together he has spent many memorable moments with his partner before she got hospitalized After missing a visit due to long hours at work she becomes cross at him But on the same day her condition worsens and she dies leaving a huge hole in his heart and his life
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 GosiniBut 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 NurJahan The series interweaves various plot lines from the lives of many historical characters including Akbar Ruqaiyya Begum Abul Fazal and many othersBased on the popular book The Twentieth Wife by author Indu Sundaresan Siyaasat is a story of politics interpersonal 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
Epic Ke Dus is a halfhour 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
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 soldierBut 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 homeAdrishya 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
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
Have you always wondered why Indian mythological stories are replete with variousanimals 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 itIndian 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
Dive into a world of action drama determination and courage while reliving the greatest escape stories of our time in an all new miniseries The Great EscapeThe show is based on true events and takes you on a thrilling ride of the most daring escapes from Indian history Some of the stories covered in the series include Sushmita Banerjees escape from the Taliban in Afghanistan Dalai Lamas escape from Tibet the story of a daring jailbreak by the inmates of a jail in Punjab and Indian prisonerofwar Nihal Singh and Ram Chander Yadavs escape from the clutches of the Chinese in the IndoChina war The miniseries even has some comments from the people who made these exhilarating escapes including the Dalai Lama himself Each episode takes you to different locations across varied time periods The stylizations of those eras mixed with the thrill of escape keeps you hooked till the end
India has over the years had some great leaders who have inspired revolutions with their now famous words These speeches hold a special place in the hearts and history of the nation Lets stroll down memory lane and watch the moments that roused the blood of millions to define build and bind our nation together Revisit some of Indias iconic speeches in Bharat Ki Awaaz
There are stories that Atlantis was part of Tamil Nadu that nuclear weapons were used in the Mahabharata that the airplane was first invented here While these claims may be fantastical India is still a source of a number of amazing inventions and practices Made in India uncovers the history of these inventions from plastic surgery to rocketry Discussing each topic in detail with experts in the field we uncover a number of facts on how India has always been ahead of its time
We all want to understand the deeper meaning of life and find answers regarding love relations money health career etc Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev brings deep wisdom to all matters of life through his trademark wit and humor Watch him respond to queries not just from his followers but also from wellknown personalities including movie stars union ministers and business leaders
What we call as Bharat predates time as we know it When you utter the name the meaning is not only psychological and social but also is existential and has a power Bharat has power This power has to reverberate through everyone’s hearts in this countryIn this specially curated series of talks one of the foremost spiritual thinkers of India Sadhguru explains what makes India India He discusses the essence the spirit of Bharat the religious social economic and spiritual core of the country and how they affect and impact every single person living in the country He covers myriad subjects from rivers as lifelines to the racial and ethnic identities that make up the population of the countryAll this and more on Bharat Rhythm of a Nation with Sadhguru
The introduction of currency was a key step in the evolution of civilization As the kingdoms and dynasties across the country rose and fell they left their mark on the currency they produced This series explores the coins minted by each kingdom in Indian history and uses stories about the coins to tell the history of the kingdom itself
This introductory class will take you through the screenwriting process and its different elements Premise Theme Story Character and Structure You will understand what writing a screenplay entails and the difference between writing a novel and screenplay
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