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)

★ 9.4/10 January 3, 1988 1 season

DocumentaryDrama

Creator: Shyam Benegal, Jawaharlal Nehru  ·  Writers: Vasant Dev, Ashok Mishra, Sandeep Pendse, Shama Zaidi

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.

Creators

Shyam Benegal Jawaharlal Nehru

Cast

Roshan Seth Jawaharlal Nehru