The Discovery of India (1988) — Where to Watch: Streaming Availability & Viewing Options

First aired: Jan 3, 1988 Episode runtime: 26 min Seasons: 1 Episodes: 53 Status: Ended Rating: 1.6/10 Network: DD National, DD Metro Documentary Drama

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Quick take

The Discovery of India leans into Documentary conventions while keeping the story easy to follow. Notable cast includes Roshan Seth. It currently has 1 season and 53 episodes. Expect a consistent tone and a few strong set pieces rather than nonstop escalation. Viewer ratings sit around 1.6/10, but mileage can vary depending on what you like. Availability can change by region and time—use this page to check current streaming, rental, or purchase options.

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.

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Cast: Roshan Seth

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Seasons & episodes

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1. Bharat Mata Ki Jai

Posted by: admin Aired on: Jan 3, 1988

2. The Beginnings (Indus Valley Civilization)

Posted by: admin Aired on: Jan 10, 1988

3. The Arrival of the Vedic People (the Rigveda)

Posted by: admin Aired on: Jan 17, 1988

4. Caste Formation

Posted by: admin Aired on: Jan 24, 1988

5. Mahabharata Part 1

Posted by: admin Aired on: Jan 31, 1988

6. Mahabharata Part 2

Posted by: admin Aired on: Feb 7, 1988

7. Ramayana Part 1

Posted by: admin Aired on: Feb 14, 1988

8. Ramayana Part 2

Posted by: admin Aired on: Feb 21, 1988

9. Republics and Kingdoms

Posted by: admin Aired on: Feb 28, 1988

10. Negation and Acceptance of Life

Posted by: admin Aired on: Mar 6, 1988

11. Chanakya and Chandragupta Part 1

Posted by: admin Aired on: Mar 13, 1988

12. Chanakya and Chandragupta Part 2

Posted by: admin Aired on: Mar 20, 1988

13. Ashoka Part 1

Posted by: admin Aired on: Mar 27, 1988

14. Ashoka Part 2

Posted by: admin Aired on: Apr 3, 1988

15. The Sangam Period: Silapaddirakam Part 1

Posted by: admin Aired on: Apr 10, 1988

16. The Sangam Period: Silapaddirakam Part 2

Posted by: admin Aired on: Apr 17, 1988

17. The Classical Age

Posted by: admin Aired on: Apr 24, 1988

18. Kalidas and Shakuntala Part 1

Posted by: admin Aired on: May 1, 1988

19. Kalidas and Shakuntala Part 2

Posted by: admin Aired on: May 8, 1988

20. Harshavardhana

Posted by: admin Aired on: May 15, 1988

21. Bhakti

Posted by: admin Aired on: May 22, 1988

22. The Chola Empire Part 1

Posted by: admin Aired on: May 29, 1988

23. The Chola Empire Part 2

Posted by: admin Aired on: Jun 5, 1988

24. The Delhi Sultanate and Prithviraj Raso Part 1

Posted by: admin Aired on: Jun 12, 1988

25. The Delhi Sultanate and Prithviraj Raso Part 2

Posted by: admin Aired on: Jun 19, 1988

26. The Delhi Sultanate and Padmavat

Posted by: admin Aired on: Jun 26, 1988

27. Synthesis

Posted by: admin Aired on: Jul 3, 1988

28. The Vijayanagar Empire

Posted by: admin Aired on: Jul 10, 1988

29. Feudalism

Posted by: admin Aired on: Jul 17, 1988

30. The Fall of the Vijayanagar Empire

Posted by: admin Aired on: Jul 24, 1988

31. Rana Sanga, Ibrahim Lodi and Babur

Posted by: admin Aired on: Jul 31, 1988

32. Akbar Part 1 (Din-e Ilahi)

Posted by: admin Aired on: Aug 7, 1988

33. Akbar Part 2

Posted by: admin Aired on: Aug 14, 1988

34. Golden Hind

Posted by: admin Aired on: Aug 21, 1988

35. Aurangzeb Part 1

Posted by: admin Aired on: Aug 28, 1988

36. Aurangzeb Part 2

Posted by: admin Aired on: Sep 4, 1988

37. Shivaji Part 1

Posted by: admin Aired on: Sep 11, 1988

38. Shivaji Part 2

Posted by: admin Aired on: Sep 18, 1988

39. Company Bahadur (East India Company)

Posted by: admin Aired on: Sep 25, 1988

40. Tipu Sultan

Posted by: admin Aired on: Oct 2, 1988

41. The Bengal Renaissance and Raja Ram Mohan Roy

Posted by: admin Aired on: Oct 9, 1988

42. 1857 Part 1

Posted by: admin Aired on: Oct 16, 1988

43. 1857 Part 2

Posted by: admin Aired on: Oct 23, 1988

44. Indigo Revolt

Posted by: admin Aired on: Oct 30, 1988

45. Mahatma Phule

Posted by: admin Aired on: Nov 6, 1988

46. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan

Posted by: admin Aired on: Nov 13, 1988

47. Vivekananda

Posted by: admin Aired on: Nov 20, 1988

48. Extremists and Moderates

Posted by: admin Aired on: Nov 27, 1988

49. And Gandhi Came Part 1

Posted by: admin Aired on: Dec 4, 1988

50. And Gandhi Came Part 2

Posted by: admin Aired on: Dec 11, 1988

51. Separatism

Posted by: admin Aired on: Dec 18, 1988

52. Do or Die

Posted by: admin Aired on: Dec 25, 1988

53. Epilogue

Posted by: admin Aired on: Jan 1, 1989

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How many seasons does it have?
It has 1 season (53 episodes).