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.

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First Aired

Jan 3, 1988

Last Aired

Jan 1, 1989

Created By

Shyam Benegal, Jawaharlal Nehru

Network

DD National, DD Metro

Original Name

Bharat Ek Khoj

Country

IN