The Discovery of India
Bharat Ek Khoj
9.4
7
Year
1988 - 1989
Status
Ended
Country
India
Genre
Documentary, Drama
Director
Shyam Benegal

Shyam Benegal
Director
Writer
Jawaharlal Nehru

Jawaharlal Nehru
Book
Vasant Dev
V
Vasant Dev
Writer
Ashok Mishra
A
Ashok Mishra
Writer
Sandeep Pendse
S
Sandeep Pendse
Writer
Description
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.
Seasons
Specials
5 episodes
The Discovery Of India
53 episodes



















