mythology,parables

Vikram Aur Betaal (1985)

Poster for Vikram Aur Betaal

Vikram Aur Betaal

Vikram Aur Betaal was a children's television programme aired on DD National. The series contained stories from Indian mythology that aim at teaching kids life lessons while entertaining them. The concept of the program was based on Baital Pachisi, a collection of tales about the semi-legendary King Vikram and the Vetala, a vampire-like being.

Cast & Crew

Director
  • Profile picture of Arun Govil
    Vikram or King Vikramaditya Arun Govil
  • Profile picture of Sajjan Lal Purohit
    Betaal Sajjan Lal Purohit
Poster for Season 1

Season 1

1985

26 episodes

Season 1 of Vikram Aur Betaal premiered on October 13, 1985

Vikram Aur Betaal is based on 'Betaal Pachisi', written in the 11th century by Kashmiri poet Somdev Bhatt. These are spellbinding stories told to the wise King Vikramaditya by the witty ghost Betaal

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Keywords

  • mythology
  • parables