Overview
Mahabharat is a 2013 drama TV series on Star Plus based on Indian legendary epic of the same name. It has been produced by Swastik Pictures and features actors such as Saurabh Raj Jain as Lord Krishna, Shaheer Sheikh as Arjuna, Pooja Sharma as Draupadi, Aham Sharma as Karna and Arav Chowdhary as Bhishma Pitamah. The producers had creative associations with writer Salim Khan, author Devdutt Pattanaik, designer Bhanu Athaiya, music directors Ajay-Atul and Ismail Darbar, action director Ram Shetty and set designer Omang Kumar. The casting of the show is done by Sahil Ansari, Mahesh Chandra Bhatt, Arun Mitra. It started broadcasting on 16 September 2013.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Season 1 of the 2013 Mahabharat sets the foundation of the epic by exploring the origins of the Kuru dynasty, Bhishma’s devastating oath, and the early rivalry between the Pandavas and the Kauravas. It focuses on generational curses, complex sacrifices, and the political maneuvers that lead to the great war.
Season 2
Season 2 of the acclaimed 2013 Mahabharat series focuses on the turbulent foundation of the epic's conflict. Spanning 20 episodes, it chronicles Dhritarashtra’s marriage to Gandhari, Pandu’s reign and curse, the birth of the 100 Kauravas and 5 Pandavas, and Shakuni’s early conspiracies against the Pandavas.
Season 3
Season 3 of the acclaimed 2013 Mahabharat series focuses on the childhood rivalry between the Kauravas and the Pandavas. It highlights Karna's early martial training, Duryodhan's deep-seated resentment, and the political tensions brewing within the Hastinapur kingdom.
Season 4
Season 4 of the 2013 Mahabharat series focuses on the early education, rivalry, and martial training of the young Pandavas and Kauravas under Guru Dronacharya. It highlights critical foundational events, including Arjun’s archery excellence, the Eklavya saga, Karna's introduction, and the early seeds of the Kurukshetra conflict.
Season 5
Season 5 of the 2013 Mahabharat series focuses on the climax of the Pandavas' and Kauravas' education under Guru Dronacharya. It centers on their campaign to defeat King Drupad of Panchal as their Guru Dakshina, leading to the coronation of Yudhishthir as the Crown Prince of Hastinapur.
Season 6
Season 6 of the 2013 Mahabharat series (premiering in late 2013) primarily focuses on Lord Krishna’s divine interventions and the adventures of the Pandavas. The narrative centers around Krishna protecting Arjun from the demon Kalyavan, the legendary abduction and marriage of Rukmini, and events setting up the future political landscape of the Kuru dynasty.
Season 7
Season 7 of the acclaimed 2013 Mahabharat series centers on Shakuni and Duryodhan’s sinister plot to assassinate the Pandavas by exiling them to the inflammable Lakshagraha (lac palace) in Varnavat. Key events feature Vidura's discovery of the conspiracy, the Pandavas engineering an escape tunnel, and their dramatic survival.
Season 8
Season 8 of the 2013 Mahabharat chronicles King Drupad's quest for vengeance. Consumed by his defeat to Dronacharya, Drupad performs a sacred fire ritual to birth warriors capable of destroying his enemies. This results in the miraculous emergence of his son, Dhrishtadyumna, and his daughter, Draupadi.
Season 9
Season 9 of the 2013 Mahabharat series focuses on the Drona-Drupad rivalry and the Pandavas' time in exile. It highlights key events like Drona’s surrender to Dhrishtadyumna, the defeat of the giants in the forest, Hidimba’s love for Bheem, and Krishna preparing Drupad for Draupadi's Swayamvar.
Season 10
Season 10 of the 2013 Mahabharat series centers on Draupadi's Swayamvar and the pivotal introduction of the Pandavas to the Yadavas, primarily Krishna. It follows Duryodhan’s controversial coronation as the King of Hastinapur, the Pandavas' time in exile living as Brahmins, and their subsequent marriage to Draupadi.
Season 11
Season 11 of the 2013 Mahabharat series centers on the political division of Hastinapur and the founding of Indraprastha. It tracks the Pandavas' return, Duryodhan's plotting, Arjun receiving the Gandiv bow, and the mass migration of citizens to the Pandavas' new kingdom
Season 12
Season 12 of the 2013 Star Plus Mahabharat focuses on the conflict surrounding the Rajasuya Yagya and the dramatic events regarding Subhadra's abduction and marriage. The 5-episode arc centers on political alliances, Lord Krishna's clever schemes, and the growing tension between Hastinapur and Dwarka
Season 13
Season 13 of the 2013 Mahabharat (Star Plus) is an action-packed segment centered around the destruction of the tyrannical King Jarasandha of Magadha and the resulting rise of Duryodhan's deep jealousy. The season heavily highlights Lord Krishna's political maneuvers.
Season 14
Season 14 of the critically acclaimed 2013 Mahabharat series (premiering in early 2014) centers on the climax of the Pandavas' rise to power and the devastating turn of events at the game of dice. This pivotal block of episodes covers the historic Rajasuya Yagna and the infamous plot to strip the Pandavas of their kingdom.
Season 15
Season 15 of the 2013 Mahabharat TV series focuses on the pivotal Game of Dice, the humiliation of Draupadi in the Kuru assembly, and her subsequent curse on the Kuru dynasty. The dramatic season ends with the Pandavas losing everything and being forced into their 13-year exile.
Season 16
Season 16 of the critically acclaimed 2013 Mahabharat series covers the harrowing 12-year exile (Vanvas) of the Pandavas and the early stages of their 13th year of incognito life (Agyatvas)
Season 17
Season 17 of the 2013 Mahabharat series focuses on the tense diplomatic build-up to the Kurukshetra War. It tracks the Pandavas' preparations, Krishna's critical choice of which army to support, and the emotional final blessings Draupadi receives from her sons before the epic conflict begins.
Season 18
Season 18 of the 2013 Mahabharat series focuses entirely on the early life of Lord Krishna. Spanning Krishna's birth, his upbringing in Vrindavan, and his arrival in Mathura, this arc highlights his divine destiny and early triumphs against dark forces.
Season 19
Season 19 of the 2013 Mahabharat series focuses on the tense diplomatic climax just before the Kurukshetra War. Spanning 8 episodes, it details Lord Krishna's mission to Hastinapur as the Pandavas' envoy, Duryodhan's arrogant rejection of peace, and the revelation of Karna's true lineage.
Season 20
Season 20 of the 2013 Mahabharat covers the intense prelude to the Kurukshetra War and the early philosophical teachings. It focuses on the armies gathering, Karna relinquishing his divine armor, Lord Krishna becoming Arjun's charioteer, and Krishna's profound Bhagavad Gita discourses, including Karma and Bhakti Yoga
Season 21
Season 21 of the 2013 Mahabharat series plunges straight into the explosive action of the Kurukshetra War. It highlights pivotal battlefield strategies, Krishna’s guidance, and major character demises. The episodes track the Kaurava army’s vengeful plots and the brutal aftermath of the devastating warfare
Season 22
Season 22 of the 2013 Mahabharat series (often streaming under different season partitions) focuses on the dramatic climax of the Kurukshetra War, specifically detailing the tactical downfall of the Kaurava commander, Bhishma, and the intense, grief-fueled closing days of his legendary tenure on the battlefield.
Season 23
Season 23 of the 2013 Mahabharat TV series focuses on the pivotal early days of the Kurukshetra War. The narrative centers around the fierce battles between the Pandavas and Bhishma, the ultimate surrender of Bhishma to Krishna, and his eventual fall onto a bed of arrows
Season 24
Season 24 of the 2013 Mahabharat series consists of four pivotal, war-focused episodes (Episodes 1-4) that aired in July 2014. This arc centers on the climax of the Kurukshetra War, highlighting Dronacharya’s command, intense clashes between Arjun and Karna, and Bheem’s brutal vengeance against the Kauravas
Season 25
Season 25 of the 2013 Mahabharat series is a pivotal block of episodes focusing on the devastating Kurukshetra War, culminating in the tragic death of Abhimanyu and the intense final battles of the epic.
Season 26
Season 26 of the acclaimed 2013 Mahabharat television series dramatically covers the most intense, climactic days of the Kurukshetra War. Premiering in July 2014, these 7 gripping episodes focus on the Pandavas' vengeance, divine interventions, and the tragic fall of major Kaurava warriors.
Season 27
Season 27 of the 2013 Mahabharat series focuses on the climax of the Kurukshetra War, the deaths of major warriors (including Karna and Duryodhan), and the tragic fallout of the war. It concludes with the aftermath and the Pandavas' ascent to heaven.
Season 28
Season 28 of the 2013 Mahabharat (originally aired in August 2014) serves as the climactic epilogue to the epic war. It covers the devastating aftermath of the Kurukshetra war, Ashwathama's misuse of the Brahmastra, Lord Krishna's curse, and the final transition of power
Key Information
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Cast & Crew
Saurabh Raj Jain
Shri Krishna
Shaheer Sheikh
Arjuna
Rohit Bharadwaj
Yudhisthir
Pooja Sharma
Draupadi
Saurav Gurjar
Bheem
Aham Sharma
Karna
Arav Chowdhary
Bhishma
Arpit Ranka
Duryodhana
Lavanya Bhardwaj
Sahadev
Shafaq Naaz
Kunti
Veebha Anand
Subhadra
Richa Mukherjee
Uttara
Frequently Asked Questions
Mahabharat is a 2013 drama TV series on Star Plus based on Indian legendary epic of the same name. It has been produced by Swastik Pictures and features actors such...
Mahabharat has 28 seasons with 267 episodes.
Mahabharat premiered on September 16, 2013.
No, Mahabharat has ended. The final episode aired on August 16, 2014.
Mahabharat originally aired on StarPlus. Check your local streaming services for availability.
Mahabharat was created by Siddharth Kumar Tewary.
Mahabharat has a rating of 8.7/10 based on user reviews.
Mahabharat is classified as Drama, Family.