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More than just a TV show, it was a ritualistic retelling of the ancient Sanskrit epic, cementing itself as the gold standard by which all mythological series are judged. Produced by B.R. Chopra and directed by his son, Ravi Chopra, the series was a mammoth undertaking. The epic poem, seven times the length of the Iliad and Odyssey combined, was condensed into 94 episodes. The script, penned by Dr. Rahi Masoom Raza (a renowned Urdu litterateur), focused not just on battles but on the dharmic dilemmas that plague humanity.
Before the age of streaming giants and high-octane VFX, Indian television had a cultural phenomenon that stopped the nation. On Sundays at 9:30 AM, streets would empty, chores would halt, and an estimated 100 million viewers would gather around a single television set. The cause was B.R. Chopra’s Mahabharat (1988-1990).
Essential viewing. A landmark of world television.