The Discovery of India
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.
The Discovery of India (1988)
Shyam Benegal
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Countries
India
Ratings
TMDB users
9.4/10
7 votes
Rating consensus
94/100 blend
Sources: TMDB
Warm reception overall — weighted ~94/100 across 1 rating source. The listed meters mostly agree.
Cast
Roshan Seth
Jawaharlal Nehru
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The Discovery of India (1988)
Shyam Benegal
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