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Mahabharat (2013) TV Series: All Episodes
The Mahabharat is a 2013 Indian television series based on the ancient Indian epic of the same name. The series was produced by Siddharth Kumar Tewary and directed by Gautam Vasudev Murnpure. It aired on Star Plus from December 2013 to June 2014.
Storyline
The Mahabharat series revolves around the story of the Pandavas and the Kauravas, who are cousins and rivals. The story is set in ancient India and explores the themes of duty, honor, love, and war. The series features a large ensemble cast, including: mahabharat 2013 tv series all episodes
- Saurabh Raj Jain as Shri Krishna
- Praveen Bhanuraj as Arjuna
- Vishnu Sharma as Yudhishthira
- Sumeet Raghavan as Bhima
- Aashif Sheikh as Nakula
- Kumar Hegde as Sahadeva
- Pooja Chopra as Draupadi
- Smriti Jha as Kunti
- Aravind Vaidya as Dronacharya
- Mukesh Rishi as Shantanu
All Episodes
The Mahabharat series consists of 280 episodes, which are divided into several seasons. Here is a brief overview of each episode:
- Episode 1-10: The series begins with the story of the birth of the Pandavas and the Kauravas, and their childhood in Hastinapur.
- Episode 11-20: The Pandavas and the Kauravas grow up and become rivals, leading to the game of dice and the exile of the Pandavas.
- Episode 21-50: The Pandavas spend their exile in the forest and return to Hastinapur, leading to the events that culminate in the great war of Kurukshetra.
- Episode 51-100: The war of Kurukshetra begins, with the Pandavas and the Kauravas engaging in a fierce battle.
- Episode 101-150: The war intensifies, with the death of many major characters, including Bhishma and Drona.
- Episode 151-200: The war reaches its climax, with the death of Karna and Duryodhana.
- Episode 201-250: The war ends, and the survivors are mourned.
- Episode 251-280: The series concludes with the coronation of Yudhishthira and the departure of Shri Krishna from the world.
Cast and Crew
- Director: Gautam Vasudev Murnpure
- Producers: Siddharth Kumar Tewary, Sanjay Leela Bhansali
- Music: Ajay-Atul
- Cast: Saurabh Raj Jain, Praveen Bhanuraj, Vishnu Sharma, Sumeet Raghavan, Aashif Sheikh, Kumar Hegde, Pooja Chopra, Smriti Jha, Aravind Vaidya, Mukesh Rishi
Awards and Reception
The Mahabharat series received positive reviews from critics and audiences alike, with praise for its storytelling, acting, and production values. The series won several awards, including:
- Indian Television Academy Awards: Best Epic Serial
- Zee Aashayein Awards: Best Serial - Mahabharat
- Asia Glitz Television Awards: Best Serial - Mahabharat
You can watch all 280 episodes of the Mahabharat series on various online streaming platforms, including Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video, and YouTube. Mahabharat (2013) TV Series: All Episodes The Mahabharat
Arc 2: Training, Hatred, and the Wax Palace (Episodes 16–30)
- Ep 16–20: Gurukul under Drona. Arjuna excels, Drona asks for Eklavya’s thumb. Karna arrives at the martial exhibition, challenged by Arjuna, receives the kingdom of Anga from Duryodhana.
- Ep 21–25: Shakuni arrives in Hastinapur, reveals his vengeance plot (his father and 99 brothers imprisoned and starved to death by Dhritarashtra’s order years ago). He poisons Duryodhana’s mind.
- Ep 26–30: Purochana builds the Lakshagriha (wax palace) at Varnavrata. Vidura’s warning via a tunnel. The Pandavas escape the fire. Bhima kills Hidimba and fathers Ghatotkacha.
Arc 7: Aftermath, Curse, and the Final Journey (Episodes 201–267)
- Ep 201–210: Gandhari curses Krishna’s Yadava clan to destroy itself. Vyasa advises cremation. Yudhishthira crowned king of Hastinapur.
- Ep 211–220: Parikshit (Abhimanyu’s son) saved by Krishna. Ashwatthama fires Brahmashira – cursed by Krishna to roam alone for 3,000 years.
- Ep 221–240: Yudhishthira’s rule (Ashwamedha Yagna). The Pandavas’ renunciation. The journey to the Himalayas.
- Ep 241–260: One by one, the Pandavas fall except Yudhishthira. Draupadi falls first (partiality to Arjuna). Bhima (gluttony), Arjuna (pride), Nakula and Sahadeva (vanity). Yudhishthira reaches heaven in mortal body.
- Ep 261–267: In heaven, he sees Duryodhana seated on a throne (warriors’ heaven) but not his brothers. He visits hell (Naraka) and sees the suffering. The episode ends with Krishna returning to Vaikuntha and Vyasa concluding the story. Yudhishthira is finally united with his family in the celestial realm.
Part 4: Exile, Disguise, and The Final Gambit (Episodes 111–180)
This middle section covers the 13 years of exile (12 years in the forest + 1 year incognito).
- Episodes 111-140: The Pandavas meet various sages, learn divine weapons, and Arjuna travels to heaven to obtain celestial arms. Episode 130 features the debate with Yaksha (Yama).
- Episodes 141-170: The Agyaatvaas (incognito) in the kingdom of Virata. This includes Bhima killing Keechaka and Arjuna (dressed as eunuch Brihannala) winning the war for King Virata.
- Episodes 171-180: The Pandavas reveal their identity. Krishna goes as a peace envoy to Hastinapur. Episode 177 is the powerful Krishna Doot (Krishna's peace mission) where Duryodhana attempts to arrest the Lord, leading to Krishna’s cosmic Vishvarupa form.
Comparison to Other Versions
| Aspect | 2013 TV Series | 1988 B.R. Chopra series | 2023 animated / other | |--------|----------------|--------------------------|------------------------| | Length | 267 episodes | 94 episodes | Shorter | | Pacing | Slow, soap-opera style | Tighter, more theatrical | Faster | | Production | High for its time | Low-budget but iconic | Modern VFX | | Fidelity | Moderate liberties | Mostly faithful | Varies | | Performances | Strong leads | Ensemble classic | Mixed |
The 2013 version is more emotional, more devotional (Krishna as central guide), while the 1988 version is more narrative and neutral. Saurabh Raj Jain as Shri Krishna Praveen Bhanuraj
Part 5: The War of Kurukshetra (Episodes 181–267)
The final, longest, and most intense arc. The war lasts 18 days, with each episode typically covering 1-2 days of combat.
- The Gita (Episodes 181-185): The series devotes four full episodes to the Bhagavad Gita dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna on the battlefield. Episode 184 is a complete recitation of the Gita’s core teachings.
- Key Battles:
- Day 1-4 (Episodes 186-210): Bhishma leads the Kaurava army. The fall of Bhagadatta and the death of Abhimanyu’s friends.
- Day 10 (Episodes 211-215): The death of Bhishma Pitamah on a bed of arrows. A deeply emotional sequence.
- Day 12-13 (Episodes 220-235): Dronacharya becomes commander. The tragic death of Abhimanyu in the Chakravyuha (Episode 230-232). This episode is often cited as the series' emotional peak.
- Day 14-15 (Episodes 240-255): Arjuna avenges Abhimanyu by killing Jayadratha. The night battle. Ghatotkacha’s sacrifice. The fall of Dronacharya.
- Day 16-18 (Episodes 256-267): Karna takes command. The iconic Karna vs. Arjuna duel. Episode 260 covers Karna’s death, the revelation that Karna was the Pandavas’ elder brother, and the subsequent grief of Kunti. The final episode (267) ends with the Pandavas’ coronation, the departure of Krishna, and their final journey to heaven.