Series

The Discovery of India

★ 9.4(7)19881 season

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Creator: Shyam Benegal, Jawaharlal Nehru
Release date: 1988-01-03
Language: English
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 53
Network: DD National, DD Metro
Status: Ended
Country: India
Studio: Doordarshan

About The Discovery of India

The Discovery of India is a 1988 web series in the Documentary and Drama genres, created by Shyam Benegal and Jawaharlal Nehru, starring Roshan Seth. It spans 1 season and 53 episodes, and originally aired on DD National and DD Metro. It holds an average rating of 9.4/10 from 7 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Discovery of India in Netherlands — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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 (1)

The Discovery Of India53 eps · 1988

Cast

Roshan Seth

Jawaharlal Nehru

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookindiaindian history

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Discovery of India in Netherlands?+

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Is The Discovery of India on Netflix?+

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How many seasons of The Discovery of India are there?+

The Discovery of India has 1 season and 53 episodes in total.

Who stars in The Discovery of India?+

The Discovery of India stars Roshan Seth.

When did The Discovery of India come out?+

The Discovery of India is a 1988 web series created by Shyam Benegal and Jawaharlal Nehru.

What genre is The Discovery of India?+

The Discovery of India is Documentary and Drama series.

Who created The Discovery of India?+

The Discovery of India was created by Shyam Benegal and Jawaharlal Nehru.