The Discovery of India 1988

Bharat Ek Khoj is a 53-episode Indian historical drama based on the book The Discovery of India by Jawaharlal Nehru, that dramatically unfolds the 5000 year history of India from its beginnings to the coming of independence in 1947. The drama was directed, written and produced by Shyam Benegal with cinematographer V. K. Murthy in 1988 for state-owned Doordarshan. Benegal's regular script collaborator Shama Zaidi also co-wrote the script.

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    Specials

    1988

    5 episodes

    Specials of The Discovery of India premiered on January 3, 1988.

    Extras from the DD serial, Bharat Ek Khoj.

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    The Discovery Of India

    1988

    53 episodes

    Season 1 of The Discovery of India premiered on January 3, 1988.

    The 5000-year history of India from its beginnings to independence in 1947.