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The Discovery of India

1988 – 1989Show1 season53 episodes

DocumentaryDrama
91
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.9

A slow-burning, nostalgic documentary series about history and politics, with standout direction and world-building.

Good for family movie night · kids · teens

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Episodes

1 season · 53 episodes · best: S1E41 "The Bengal Renaissance And Raja Rammohan Roy" 8.9

Episodes

7.7

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Epic Historical Chronicle
  • Educational Drama
  • Philosophical Narrative
  • National Identity Formation
  • Classical Indian Storytelling
  • Political History
  • Slow-Burn Epic
  • Intellectual Engagement
  • Cultural Heritage

Cast

24 of 57 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Shyam Benegal
Written by
Shama Zaidi, Ashok Mishra, Vasant Dev

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Facts

January 3, 1988 · January 1, 1989 · Ended

First aired
January 3, 1988
Last aired
January 1, 1989
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 53 episodes
Content
Violence
Genres
Documentary, Drama
Original language
Hindi
Also spoken
English
Made in
India
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is The Discovery of India worth watching?"

Questions about The Discovery of India

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Is The Discovery of India worth watching?

91
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 91 (IMDb 8.9).

Is The Discovery of India okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch The Discovery of India?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for complexity and 8 for philosophical.

Will I feel good after watching The Discovery of India?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.

Is The Discovery of India in English?

HindiEnglish

No, it was made in Hindi, with some English.