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About the film
Bharat Ek Khoj (lit. 'India: An Exploration') is a 53-episode Indian historical drama based on the book The Discovery of India (1946) by Jawaharlal Nehru that covers a 5,000-year history of the Indian subcontinent from its beginnings to independence from the British in 1947. The drama was directed, written and produced by Shyam Benegal with cinematographer V. K. Murthy in 1988 for state-owned Doordarshan. Shama Zaidi co-wrote the script. Its cast included Om Puri, Roshan Seth, Tom Alter and Sadashiv Amrapurkar. Jawaharlal Nehru was portrayed by Roshan Seth, the same role he portrayed in the film Gandhi.
Production designer Nitish Roy with assistants Samir Chanda and Nitin Desai built 144 sets.
Cast and crew
The film features Irrfan Khan in its principal cast.
Key details
| Release year | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Language | Hindi |
| Starring | Irrfan Khan |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bharat Ek Khoj released?
Bharat Ek Khoj is a Hindi-language film released in 1988.
Who stars in Bharat Ek Khoj?
Bharat Ek Khoj stars Irrfan Khan.
What is Bharat Ek Khoj about?
Bharat Ek Khoj (lit. 'India: An Exploration') is a 53-episode Indian historical drama based on the book The Discovery of India (1946) by Jawaharlal Nehru that covers a 5,000-year history of the Indian subcontinent from its beginnings to independence from the British in 1947.
Where can I watch Bharat Ek Khoj?
Bharat Ek Khoj may be available on major streaming platforms or for digital rental — check current OTT listings for availability in your region.
Reference: Wikipedia
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