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The Discovery of India

Not Rated Documentary Drama

Starring: Roshan Seth

Writer: Vasant Dev, Ashok Mishra, Sandeep Pendse, Shama Zaidi, Suneel Shanbaag

Release Date:
January 3, 1988
Ratings:
9.8 / 10
Creator:
Shyam Benegal, Jawaharlal Nehru
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Overview

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.