Mahabharat
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
1. Shantanu Accepts Bhishma as His Son
Air Date: 2013-09-16
The people of Hastinapur are attacked by Rakshasas. Bhishma comes to save the people. Later Shantanu comes to know from Ganga that Bhishma is his son and accepts him.
2. Bhishma Saves Vichitravirya
Air Date: 2013-09-17
Vichitravirya is captured by the King of Panchal, for his misdeeds. Bhishma saves Vichitravirya from the King of Panchal.
3. Bhishma defeats King Salva
Air Date: 2013-09-18
Satyavati orders Bhishma to win the three daughters of King of Kashi from their seeming swayamvara, so that they can be married to Vichitravirya.
4. Amba Orders Bhishma to Marry Her
Air Date: 2013-09-19
Feeling victimized Amba seeks justice. She orders Bhishma to marry her but he refuses as he has taken an oath. Amba swears that she will take revenge on Bhishma. So, she seeks the help of Lord Parashurama.
5. Ambika and Ambalika give birth to boys
Air Date: 2013-09-20
Vichitravirya dies under mysterious circumstances. Bhishma questions Suryanarayan about Vichitravirya's death and accuses him of destroying his family. Meanwhile, Amba gains the attention of Lord Parashurama.
6. Parashurama Fights with Bhishma
Air Date: 2013-09-23
Ambika and Ambalika's sons are named Dhritarashtra and Pandu. Amba returns to Hastinapur and asks Bhishma to choose either marriage or death.
7. Amba gets a rebirth as Shikhandini
Air Date: 2013-09-24
The Intense battle between Lord Parashurama and Bhishma continues. Lord Shiva intervenes, on request of Goddess Ganga.
1. A marriage proposal for Gandhari
Air Date: 2013-09-25
King Subala prepares his army, thinking Bhishma has come to fight them. But Bhishma has come to King Subala with a marriage proposal for Gandhari with Dhritarashtra. This worries King Subala, but Bhishma convinces him by offering him Hastinapur.
2. King Subala fears Shakuni
Air Date: 2013-09-26
Dhritarashtra fights against elephants to show his strength. Later, Vidura meets Dhritarashtra and Pandu; tells them only the righteous prince will be crowned the King of Hastinapur. This angers Dhritarashtra. In Gandhara, King Subala fears that Shakuni may object to Gandhari's marriage.
3. Shakuni is furious with Subala
Air Date: 2013-09-27
As the marriage preparations begin, Dhritarashtra shares his desire to become King with Pandu. Shakuni becomes furious with King Subala's decision of marrying his daughter, Gandhari to Dhritarashtra.
4. Gandhari takes an oath
Air Date: 2013-09-30
Gandhari is upset on learning about Dhritarashtra. Shakuni calls King Subala a cheat and tries to cancel the wedding, but Gandhari stops him. In her room, Gandhari blows out all lamps, to learn to live in darkness. To support her to-be-husband, Gandhari takes a decision that shocks everyone.
5. Dhritarashtra marries Gandhari
Air Date: 2013-10-01
Gandhari takes an oath and blindfolds herself. Dhritarashtra refuses to marry her when he gets to know about her oath. Gandhari explains the reason for her decision and persuades him to marry her. For the welfare of Hastinapur, Dhritarashtra marries Gandhari, but will he accept her as his wife?
6. Dhritarashtra rejects Gandhari
Air Date: 2013-10-02
Dhritarashtra humiliates Gandhari and orders her to remove her blindfold. She refuses. Enraged, he rejects her as his wife. Later, Bhishma tells Satyavati that Dhritarashtra wants to be the king to hide his imperfection. But Satyavati stays adamant. Vidura raises an objection.
7. Vidura: the voice of reason
Air Date: 2013-10-03
Vidura stops Bhishma from handing over the throne to Dhritarashtra. Vidura tells Amba that a blind person cannot be a king. Dhritarashtra is upset on hearing this. He blames Pandu for conspiring against him. Now, who will be the King of Hastinapur?
8. Pandu becomes King of Hastinapur
Air Date: 2013-10-04
On Bhishma's advice, Pandu becomes the King of Hastinapur. Dhritarashtra accuses Pandu of conspiring against him and taking over the throne. For Gandhari's sake, Shakuni lays a plan for Dhritarashtra to take the throne from Pandu.
9. Bhishma advises Satyavati
Air Date: 2013-10-07
Pandu informs Dhritarashtra that he has decided to make him advisor to the King. An enraged Dhritarashtra refuses to accept the post. Later, Bhishma advises Satyavati to get Pandu married. Meanwhile, Kuntibhoj informs Kunti about a Swayamvar he has organised for her.
10. Kunti hides her past from Pandu
Air Date: 2013-10-08
Kunti thinks about her past when Suryadev had blessed her with a boy, Karna. Hearing the story, Priyamvada tries to console her. At Kunti's Swayamvar, Kuntibhoj informs the kings that whoever answers Kunti's question will win her hand. Who will marry her?
11. Vidura welcomes Pandu and Kunti
Air Date: 2013-10-09
Dhritarashtra asks Gandhari not to welcome Pandu and Kunti. Priyamvada asks Kunti to hide her past from Pandu. Radha tells Karna about Pandu and Kunti's arrival in Hastinapur. As Vidura welcomes them, Karna showers flowers on them with his bow. Is it time for Kunti to meet her son?
12. Shakuni provokes Dhritarashtra
Air Date: 2013-10-10
While Gandhari welcomes Pandu and Kunti to Hastinapur, Shakuni provokes Dhritarashtra against them. Out of guilt, Kunti decides to reveal the truth about her past to Pandu. Karna tells his father that King Pandu will reward him after seeing his mastery over archery.
13. Pandu informs Kunti about the war
Air Date: 2013-10-11
Satyavati tries to stop Pandu from going to war, but he refuses to change his decision. Dhritarashtra suggests that Pandu, being the king, take the lead. Pandu informs Kunti about the war and leaves Hastinapur. At the palace, Gandhari and Kunti begin to develop a special bond.
14. Pandu marries Madri
Air Date: 2013-10-14
Vidura informs Satyavati that Pandu has won the war. She makes arrangements to welcome Pandu. She also learns that Pandu is returning to Hastinapur with his second wife, Madri. Kunti welcomes them. Madri apologises to Kunti for her mistake but also tells her things that shock Kunti.
15. Pandu kills Maharishi Kindam
Air Date: 2013-10-15
Dhritarashtra decides to mend his relationship with Gandhari. While hunting, Pandu kills Maharishi Kindam and his wife by mistake. Before dying, Maharishi Kindam curses him. On returning, Satyavati informs Pandu about Gandhari's pregnancy and Pandu tells her about the incident in the forest.
16. Pandu steps down from the throne
Air Date: 2013-10-16
As Pandu steps down from his position, Shakuni instigates Dhritarashtra to take his place. Gandhari disapproves of Shakuni's actions but is helpless. Pandu tells Kunti and Madri about Maharishi Kindam's curse. Kunti and Madri decide to accompany Pandu to the forest.
17. Kunti bears a son
Air Date: 2013-10-17
Pandu leaves Hastinapur with Kunti and Madri. Dhritarashtra becomes the acting king of Hastinapur. To fulfil Pandu's desire to have a child, Kunti uses Rishi Durvasa’s boon. She bears a son from Lord Dharmraj. Pandu names the child Yudhishtir.
18. Gandhari's child shocks everyone
Air Date: 2013-10-18
Vidura informs Dhritarashtra, Satyavati and Bhishma that Kunti has given birth to a son. Dhritarashtra decides to celebrate the occasion. Later, everybody is shocked on seeing what Gandhari has given birth to. Dhritarashtra expresses his displeasure and decides to hurt Gandhari.
19. Kunti gives birth to Bheem
Air Date: 2013-10-21
Satyavati informs Dhritarashtra that Maharishi Vyasa can give life to his children. Maharishi Vyasa transforms the flesh delivered by Gandhari and tells her that she will become the mother of a hundred boys and a girl. Meanwhile, Kunti worships Vaayudev and gives birth to a boy, who is named Bheem.
20. Gandhari's first child is named Duryodhan
Air Date: 2013-10-22
Extreme weather conditions prevail during the birth of Dhritarashtra's first child and Krupacharya suggests the baby should be sacrificed for the betterment of Hastinapur. But Dhritarashtra decides to keep the child and names him Duryodhan. Indradev blesses Kunti with a boy, who is named Arjun.
1. Karna impresses Bhishma
Air Date: 2013-10-23
Seeing Karna's chariot skills and archery, Bhishma awards him with hundred gold coins. Bhishma tells Sushena to send Karna to Magadh to learn archery, as only Kshatriyas are allowed to learn it in Hastinapur and Panchal. Later, Shakuni teaches Duryodhan to be cunning.
2. Shakuni lies to Dhritarashtra
Air Date: 2013-10-24
Vidura informs Dhritarashtra about Duryodhan's incident with the fishermen. Shakuni lies to Dhritarashtra that the fishermen attacked Duryodhan and wounded him. Dhritarashtra gets angry and orders that the fishermen be killed. Later, on Satyavati's request, he changes his decision.
3. Satyavati wants Pandu to return
Air Date: 2013-10-25
Bhagirathi blames Satyavati for the downfall of Hastinapur. To rectify her mistake, she sets out for the forest to convince Pandu to return. All this while, Shakuni continues to provoke Dhritarashtra against Satyavati and Pandu. What will happen when Pandu returns to Hastinapur?
4. The cursed Pandu
Air Date: 2013-10-28
Pandu and Madri get intimate causing Pandu's death -- the curse is working. Madri sacrifices her life, believing she was responsible for Pandu's death. Satyavati takes Kunti and her sons and they return to Hastinapur.
5. Who will be the next king?
Air Date: 2013-10-29
Satyavati asks Vidur to make Yudhishtir, the next ruler of Hastinapur. Meanwhile, Dhritarashtra decides to make Duryodhan his successor. Bhishma asks Shakuni to tell Dhritarashtra to wait till Pandu's sons return to Hastinapur.
6. Kunti, sons arrive at Hastinapur
Air Date: 2013-10-30
Kunti and her sons arrive at Hastinapur. Bhishma, Dhritarashtra and Gandhari welcome Kunti and her sons. Kunti informs her sons about Gandhari's sons. Shakuni provokes Duryodhan into treating the Pandavas as his enemies. The clash between the Pandavas and Kauravas begins.
7. Duryodhan against Bhishma
Air Date: 2013-10-31
Dhritarashtra assures Duryodhan that he will be the next King of Hastinapur. Shakuni shares his plan to throw the Pandavas out of Hastinapur with Duryodhan. Later, Vidura informs Bhishma about Duryodhan's behaviour towards the Pandavas. Will they get their place in the kingdom?
8. Training the princes
Air Date: 2013-11-01
As part of their training, Bhishma asks the children to eat without bending their elbows. He suggests to Dhritarashtra that the children be sent to gurukul. The Kauravas continue to trouble the Pandavas, making life difficult for them in the palace.
9. Pandavas, Kauravas keep fighting
Air Date: 2013-11-04
Duryodhan confronts the Pandavas for making his brothers fall from a tree. Duryodhan and Dushyasan attack Bheem. Bhishma stops their fight and punishes them. Kunti asks her sons to share the punishment. Yudhishtir tells Kunti about Duryodhan and his brothers being unhappy about their arrival. WATCHLIST SHARE
10. Duryodhan plans to kill Bheem
Air Date: 2013-11-05
As Drona agrees to stay in Hastinapur, Dhritarashtra and Bhishma argue over the fight between the Pandavas and Duryodhan. Meanwhile, Duryodhan and Dushyasan plan to kill Bheem. Shakuni poisons the kheer prepared for Bheem. Duryodhan tricks Bheem into eating it.
11. Bheem is thrown into a river
Air Date: 2013-11-06
Drona informs Dhritarashtra that he will teach the Pandavas and Kauravas, along with his son, Ashwatthama. But he refuses to teach them in Hastinapur. Shakuni and Duryodhan push Bheem into the river. Kunti realises that her son is in danger. How will she save him?
12. Kunti is delighted to see Bheem
Air Date: 2013-11-07
Shakuni informs Dhritarashtra that Bheem's belongings were found in a tiger's den. Thirteen days after Bheem goes missing, he returns for his own death ceremony. He comes in disguise and keeps asking for food till Kunti feeds him. Who saved Bheem?
13. Kunti to shift to Kuntibhoj
Air Date: 2013-11-08
Kunti decides to shift to Kuntibhoj. Bhishma tells Dhritarashtra to ensure justice for Kunti and her sons. He also informs him that Drona will teach his sons for 12 years and instructs him not to contact them in the meantime.
1. Kunti bids farewell to her sons
Air Date: 2013-11-11
After confronting Duryodhan on Bheem's disappearance, Dhritarashtra sends him to study with the Pandavas at Drona's gurukul. As Kunti and Gandhari bid farewell to their children, Arjun assures his mother that he will take care of all his brothers.
2. Dronacharya teaches Arjun the art of archery
Air Date: 2013-11-12
Duryodhan pretends to be furious at Dushyasan in front of Ashwathama. He promises Ashwathama that he will make him the Rajguru of Hastinapur. Kripi becomes enraged at Ashwathama for his rude behaviour with Dronacharya. Dronacharya promises Ashwathama that he will make him the King of Panchal. Dronacharya teaches Arjun the art of archery. Arjun takes blessings from Dronacharya.
3. Dronacharya teaches Arjun
Air Date: 2013-11-13
On seeing Arjun’s archery skills, Dronacharya gives him more lessons. Meanwhile, Duryodhan provokes Ashwatthama against Arjun. Later, he fights with Bheem for insulting Dushyasan. Bheem falls in the marsh while fighting. Arjun saves him with his bow and arrow. But how?
4. Eklavya gifts his right thumb
Air Date: 2013-11-14
Eklavya meets Dronacharya and seeks his blessings by demonstrating his archery skills. Duryodhan tempts Eklavya by promising him the post of Hastinapur's commander. At the gurukul, Dronacharya asks Eklavya for something that shocks everyone.
5. Arjun saves Dronacharya
Air Date: 2013-11-15
Dronacharya becomes sad and breaks the idol created by Eklavya. Duryodhan blames Dronacharya for being unfair to Eklavya. On learning this, Dronacharya tells Ashwatthama to inform Duryodhan that he will not treat any of his students unfairly. Later, Arjun saves Dronacharya's life by risking his own.
6. Karna starts learning archery
Air Date: 2013-11-18
Karna goes to Dronacharya to learn the art of archery. But Dronacharya refuses to accept the son of a charioteer. Karna becomes furious and challenges Dronacharya that he will become the greatest archer. Karna goes to Parashurama for archery training. Will Parashurama accept him as his disciple?
7. Shakuni provokes Ashwatthama
Air Date: 2013-11-19
On learning the truth about Karna, Parashurama curses him that he will forget his knowledge when he will need it the most.Meanwhile, Shakuni is back in Hastinapur. He provokes Ashwatthama and Dhritarashtra against the Pandavas. Gandhari catches Shakuni playing political games.
8. Pandavas, Kauravas in a contest
Air Date: 2013-11-20
On Shakuni's suggestion, Dhritarashtra asks Dronacharya to arrange a contest to prove the abilities of the Pandavas and the Kauravas. Shakuni tells Purochan about his plan against the Pandavas. Later, Ashwatthama informs Dronacharya that he wants to help Duryodhan win the contest.
9. Duryodhan defeats Nakul, Sahdev
Air Date: 2013-11-21
Before the contest begins, Shakuni promises Duryodhan that he will stay in Hastinapur until he makes him the king. The contest begins. Duryodhan defeats Nakul and Sahdev. Then Yudhishtir enters the contest. But Shakuni has already shared his plan of defeating him with Duryodhan.
10. Shakuni plots to defeat Arjun
Air Date: 2013-11-22
After defeating Yudhishtir, Duryodhan fights Bheem. Dronacharya disqualifies Bheem for breaking the rules of the contest and injuring Duryodhan. It's Arjun's turn next. Shakuni tells Duryodhan about his plan to defeat Arjun. But the plan fails. Finally, it's time for Duryodhan to take on Arjun.
11. Karna becomes a king
Air Date: 2013-11-25
After Arjun defeats Duryodhan, Dronacharya announces that he is the world's greatest archer. Karna wishes to fight Arjun. Even though Arjun accepts the challenge, Dronacharya refuses to let him. To be able to fight Arjun, Duryodhan makes Karna, a king.
12. Kunti recognises Karna
Air Date: 2013-11-26
As Bhishma becomes furious at Duryodhan's decision, Dhritarashtra supports him and announces Karna as the King of Anga. Later, Karna and Arjun begin their fight. Seeing sees the armour on Karna's body, Kunti recognises him. Will she reveal her relationship with him?
13. Kunti wants to meet Karna
Air Date: 2013-11-27
On discovering the truth, Kunti wishes to meet Karna. Priyamvada requests Kunti not to tell the Pandavas about Karna until she meets him. How long will the truth about Kunti and Karna stay hidden?
14. Karna vows to kill Arjun
Air Date: 2013-11-28
Karna offers a lotus at Kunti's feet. Later, Kunti sees the Pandavas insult Karna. She tells them to treat Karna like their elder brother. Meanwhile, Duryodhan asks Dhritarashtra to organise another competition, as the earlier one had borne no result.
15. Arjun gets angry at Karna
Air Date: 2013-11-29
Dushyala introduces Subhadra to Kunti. She is impressed with Arjun. On Dushyala's requests Arjun plays a musical instrument. But Duryodhan and Karna insult him by telling him to dance too. Arjun gets angry and raises his weapon against Karna. In the end, Arjun is blamed and punished.
16. Arjun apologises to Karna
Air Date: 2013-12-02
Dhritarashtra asks Vidur to punish Arjun for raising the weapon against Karna. Vidur suggests Dhritarashtra that if Karna forgives Arjun then there is no need of punishing Arjun. Duryodhan suggests Arjun to apologise to Karna, by washing his legs. Later, Dhritarashtra informs everyone that he will be announcing his successor, the next day. Kunti becomes worried on seeing the enmity between Arjun and Karna. She decides to stop Arjun from taking revenge on Karna.
17. Dhritarashtra to name successor
Air Date: 2013-12-03
Arjun apologises to Bhishma for raising a weapon against Karna. Ashwatthama informs Drona that Duryodhan will become Dhritarashtra's successor. At the court, after Bhishma's speech, the new king's name is to be announced.
18. Dronacharya makes a demand
Air Date: 2013-12-04
Just when Dhritarashtra is about to name his successor, Dronacharya advises him not to select anyone from among his students until he gets his guru dakshina. He informs Dhritarashtra that he wants his students to attack Drupad and avenge an insult. Who will defeat a powerful warrior like Drupad?
1. Arjun makes a promise to his guru
Air Date: 2013-12-05
First, Arjun decides to avenge Drupad for Dronacharya. Then, Duryodhan and the Kauravas also gear up to attack him. The Pandavas and the Kauravas take the blessings of their parents and leave Hastinapur. At the palace, Shakuni continues to poison Dhritarashtra's mind against Bhishma and Vidur.
2. The war against Drupad
Air Date: 2013-12-06
Dronacharya informs the Kauravas and the Pandavas that he and Ashwatthama will not be participating in the war. He also refuses to let Karna join this battle. Ashwatthama informs Duryodhan that Drupad's commander is immortal. How will the princes of Hastinapur defeat Drupad?Dronacharya informs the Kauravas and the Pandavas that he and Ashwatthama will not be participating in the war. He also refuses to let Karna join this battle. Ashwatthama informs Duryodhan that Drupad's commander is immortal. How will the princes of Hastinapur defeat Drupad?
3. Drupad imprisons the Kauravas
Air Date: 2013-12-09
Drupad orders his commander, Shikhandini, to imprison the Kauravas and Pandavas. Duryodhan informs Yudhishtir that he will be the commander. The Kauravas attack Drupad's army. However, Drupad imprisons the Kauravas. Suddenly, Duryodhan sees multiple Drupads. Which one of them is real?
4. Arjun Imprisons Drupad
Air Date: 2013-12-10
Drupad informs Duryodhan that his daughter, Shikhandini, will avenge her father's defeat. Now, the Pandavas attack Drupad's army. Yudhishthir asks Arjun to foil Drupad's trap and Sahdev to free the Kauravas. Watch how Arjun breaks out of the maze and imprisons Drupad.
5. Ashwatthama is King of Panchal
Air Date: 2013-12-11
Dronacharya makes Drupad remember his insult. He orders him to crown Ashwatthama as the King of Panchal. Drupad agrees and offers his friendship to Dronacharya. Now that the war is over, the Pandavas and the Kauravas return to Hastinapur.
6. Duryodhan threatens Dhritarashtra
Air Date: 2013-12-12
Hastinapur celebrates the Pandavas' victory over Drupad. Gandhari tells Dhritarashtra that now Yudhishthir is the rightful successor to the throne. Duryodhan threatens Dhritarashtra that if he is not made the king all of Hastinapur will suffer.
7. Dhritarashtra makes a decision
Air Date: 2013-12-13
Karna assures Duryodhan that they can defeat the Pandavas. Later, Yudhishthir tells Dhritarashtra that if Duryodhan goes against the kingdom of Hastinapur, he will have to face the army. Dhritarashtra informs Yudhishthir that he will be crowning him King of Hastinapur. But what about Duryodhan?
8. Yudhishthir is King of Hastinapur
Air Date: 2013-12-16
Duryodhan pretends to accept Yudhishthir as the King of Hastinapur. But he confides in Gandhari about his plans of acquiring the throne for himself. Now that Yudhishthir has become the king, Bhishma tells Ganga that he wants to sacrifice his body. Will Ganga accept his sacrifice?
1. Kalyawan attacks Subhadra & Arjun
Air Date: 2013-12-17
Arjun and Subhadra talk about Krishna. Kunti reminds her of Kalyawan. She asks Arjun to accompany Subhadra to Dwarka. On the way, Kalyawan attacks Subhadra. Arjun's arrows free her but Kalyawan throws her off a cliff. Kalyawan challenges Lord Krishna to save Subhadra and Arjun.
2. Lord Krishna saves Arjun
Air Date: 2013-12-18
Lord Krishna saves Arjun and Subhadra. Kalyawan challenges Lord Krishna to fight with him. He follows Lord Krishna to a den. He mistakes Maharishi Muchukunda for Krishna and kicks him. What will Maharishi Muchukunda do?
3. A plan to abduct Rukmini
Air Date: 2013-12-19
Lord Krishna allows Arjun to accompany him on his mission. He informs Arjun about his marriage with Rukmini. Lord Krishna and Arjun disguise themselves as a cowherd and a woman respectively to enter Vidarbha. Lord Krishna asks Arjun to secretly convey his message to Rukmini.
4. Rukmi refuses to accept Krishna
Air Date: 2013-12-20
Lord Krishna asks Arjun to bring Rukmini to Mata Parvati's temple. At the palace, Rukmi is adamant that Rukmini should marry Shishupal. Arjun lies to Rukmi that Maharishi Durvasa has asked Rukmini to eat prasad in the temple, but Rukmi discovers the truth. How will Arjun and Rukmini reach the temple?
5. Krishna decides to marry Rukmini
Air Date: 2013-12-23
Rukmini is emotional on seeing Lord Krishna. Balarama comes to Arjun's aid to fight Rukmi's soldiers. Rukmi orders Rukmini to accompany him to Vidarbha but she refuses. Lord Krishna is furious at Rukmi for insulting Rukmini and punishes him. Lord Krishna decides to marry Rukmini in Madhavpur.
1. Marriage plans for Dushyala
Air Date: 2013-12-24
Duryodhan, Dushyasan and Shakuni plan to send the Pandavas to Varnavat. Shakuni provokes Duryodhan to continue insulting Bhishma. Gandhari becomes shocked on learning that Duryodhan wants Dushyala to marry Jayadrath, the King of Sindhu.
2. Duryodhan's plot against Pandavas
Air Date: 2013-12-25
Shakuni becomes delighted on learning about the success of his plan against the Pandavas. He informs Duryodhan about his plan against Kunti. Vidura warns Yudhishthir about Duryodhan's conspiracies. Meanwhile, Karna is shocked to learn about Duryodhan's plan to kill the Pandavas.
3. The Pandavas leave for Varnavat
Air Date: 2013-12-26
Seeing Karna's reaction, Duryodhan pretends to be furious at Dushyasan and asks him to call off the plan against the Pandavas. Kunti and the Pandavas leave Hastinapur for Varnavat. In Dwarka, Lord Krishna asks Arjun to bathe in the Triveni Sangam, on their way to Varnavat.
4. Vidura learns about Duryodhan's plan
Air Date: 2013-12-27
Vidura decides to spy on Karna to know the Kauravas' plans. Later, he learns the truth and decides to inform Bhishma. Kunti and the Pandava brothers reach Varnavat. Purochan lies to them about the palace. Kunti wishes to light a lamp in the palace. But instead of the lamp, the floor catches fire.
5. Puja in Varnavat
Air Date: 2013-12-30
Nakul and Bheem are alarmed when they learn that the kitchen is outside the palace. Later, Kunti and the Pandavas wait for Arjun to begin a puja in Varnavat. At Hastinapur, Vidura wonders how to inform the Pandavas about the threat to their lives.
6. Bhishma leaves for Varnavat
Air Date: 2013-12-31
Vidura sends a mouse inside a rice bag to the Pandavas. They are shocked and wonder what Vidura is trying to telling them. Duryodhan assures Shakuni that Karna will not interfere in their plan. As Bhishma leaves for Varnavat, Shakuni changes the plan and sends a message to Purochan.
7. Arjun learns about the plot
Air Date: 2014-01-02
On receiving Shakuni's message, Purochan decides to set the palace on fire. Purochan also poisons the sweet dish. To test the sweet dish, Bheem takes it to the mouse. Arjun understands Duryodhan's plan when he discovers that the palace is built of lacquer. How will the Pandavas save themselves?
8. Kunti learns Duryodhan's plan
Air Date: 2014-01-03
Just when Kunti is about to eat the sweet dish, the Pandava brothers see the dead mouse. Kunti becomes sad on learning about Duryodhan's plan and informs her sons that they will not return to Hastinapur. But if they stay in the palace, they will get killed.
9. The Pandavas dig a tunnel
Air Date: 2014-01-06
Purochan sets the palace on fire. Bheem suggests that Arjun should use Varunastra to stop the fire. However, Arjun thinks they should escape through an underground route. The Pandavas begin digging a tunnel to escape. Bhishma reaches Varnavat, only to see the entire palace in flames.
10. The Pandavas' weapons
Air Date: 2014-01-07
Bhishma finds the burnt weapons of the Pandavas in the ruined palace. He assumes they are all dead. On his way back, he immerses the burnt weapons in the Ganga. Later, the Pandavas and Kunti emerge from the tunnel. They decide to live in disguise, before returning to Hastinapur.
1. The Pandavas live in the forest
Air Date: 2014-01-08
Rukmini questions Krishna about the Pandavas. Krishna gives her an indirect answer. Meanwhile, Yaaj and Upyaaj stop Drupad from killing a rishi. They assure him that his girl child will change history. In the forest, Kunti and her sons share a light moment.
2. Drupad is blessed with a son
Air Date: 2014-01-09
Arjun finds some injured saints in the forest. They inform the Pandavas about Drupad's violence against them. They reveal Drupad's plan to take revenge on Drona and the Pandavas. Yaaj and Upyaaj perform a yagna for Drupad. A young man emerges from the holy fire. He is Drupad's son Dhrishtadyumna.
3. Draupadi emerges from the fire
Air Date: 2014-01-10
Drupad refuses to accept his daughter. Yaaj and Upyaaj try to convince him, but in vain. A young and beautiful woman emerges from the holy fire. Yaaj and Upyaaj inform Drupad that his daughter, Draupadi, will change history. She seeks her father's blessings but he moves away.
4. Draupadi finds a friend
Air Date: 2014-01-13
Draupadi is upset seeing Drupad's attitude towards her, but she is happy to be in the palace, where the servants groom her. Draupadi befriends Malini, the daughter of a servant, to learn about the joys and sorrows of childhood.
5. Pandavas enter Hidimba's jungle
Air Date: 2014-01-14
As the rishis and the Pandavas move about in the forest, they see Ashwatthama and his army. To stay hidden from them, Yudhishthir takes Kunti and his brothers deep into the jungle, while Arjun distracts them. The Pandavas enter Hidimba's magical jungle.
6. Dhrishtadyumna - the commander
Air Date: 2014-01-15
The Pandava brothers are unable to find Hidimba. Hidimba and Hidimbi, in turn, decide to kill the Pandavas. At Panchal, Dhrishtadyumna tells Draupadi that the sole purpose of his life is to fulfil Drupad's wish of killing Drona. Shikhandini is heart-broken when her post is given to Dhrishtadyumna.
7. Draupadi is exiled
Air Date: 2014-01-16
Draupadi stops Shikhandini from killing herself. She questions Drupad's behaviour towards her and Shikhandini. Drupad tells her that he blames Shikhandini for his defeat by the Pandavas. He adds that it was the gods that forced Draupadi on him.
1. Krishna saves Drona
Air Date: 2014-01-17
Drona arrives in Panchal and Drupad invites him to a fight. Drona surrenders and asks Dhrishtadyumna to kill him. As Dhrishtadyumna runs towards Drona with his sword, Lord Krishna's Kaumodaki stops him. Lord Krishna destroys his army and sends his Kaumodaki to kill Drupad. But Draupadi stops Lord Krishna.
2. Hidimbi plans to trap Pandavas
Air Date: 2014-01-20
Hidimbi disguises herself as an innocent woman and tells Arjun that the giants in the forest killed her parents. She seeks Arjun's help to get out of the magical jungle. At Panchal, Lord Krishna tries to make Drupad understand his mistake. Will he accept Draupadi as his daughter?
3. Draupadi returns to Kampilya
Air Date: 2014-01-21
Krishna suggests that Drona should make Dhrishtadyumna his student. He plays a prank on Draupadi to bring her back to the palace. In the forest, Arjun and Yudhishthir find that Hidimba is missing. Hidimbi asks Hidimba to bring the Pandavas to an isolated place.
4. Draupadi's Swayamvar
Air Date: 2014-01-22
Hidimbi suspects that Hidimba is in love with Bheem. He threatens to kill her if she fails to bring the Pandavas to him. Will Hidimbi succeed in his plan? Draupadi returns to Kampilya with Krishna. He tells Drupad to organise Draupadi's Swayamvar and that her wedding will make history.
5. Bheem becomes king of the demons
Air Date: 2014-01-23
Drona informs Drupad that the Pandavas might still be alive. Krishna tells Draupadi about them. In the forest, Bheem kills Hidimbi in a fight. Arjun informs him that now he is the new king of the demons. A demon informs Bheem that his marriage with Hidimba has been fixed.
6. Bheem marries Hidimba
Air Date: 2014-01-24
Kunti accepts Hidimba as her daughter-in-law. Bheem and Hidimba get married. Meanwhile, Drupad's messenger arrives at Hastinapur with the invitation for Draupadi's Swayamvar. Duryodhan wishes to attend, but is unable to as the invitation is only for kings and he is not one!
7. Pandavas leave Hidimba's forest
Air Date: 2014-01-27
Duryodhan requests Bhishma to appoint him as Dhritarashtra's successor. Bhishma accepts his request but what will happen when the Pandava brothers return? Hidimba gives birth to a baby boy. Bheem names him Ghatotkacha. Now, it's time for the Pandavas to leave Hidimba's forest.
1. Duryodhan is King of Hastinapur
Air Date: 2014-01-28
Duryodhan is crowned as the new King of Hastinapur. He takes Bhishma and Gandhari's blessings. As the Pandavas arrive at Vyasa's ashram, Draupadi worries about her Swayamvar. Krishna advises her to seek answers from Lord Shiva.
2. Shelter in a potter's house
Air Date: 2014-01-29
The Pandavas take shelter in a potter's house. The potter informs them about Draupadi's Swayamvar. The Pandavas decide to help him by collecting mud for him. Arjun and Bheem visit the temple before digging. This is where Lord Shiva answers Draupadi's prayer by showing her a glimpse of Arjun.
3. Draupadi learns more about Arjun
Air Date: 2014-01-30
While Bheem and Arjun return to the potter's house, the wheels of their cart get stuck in the mud. While taking out the wheel, Duryodhan comes face-to-face with Bheem. Will he recognise him? Later, Draupadi learns about the saint she saw in the temple.
4. Draupadi's Swayamvar
Air Date: 2014-01-31
Rukmi, Duryodhan, Karna and Shakuni arrive at the venue of Draupadi's Swayamvar. Dhrishtadyumna creates a fish in the sky. Drupad asks the invitees to target the eye of the fish while looking only at its reflection in the water. Shakuni suggests that Karna should win the competition for Duryodhan.
5. Krishna advises Karna
Air Date: 2014-02-03
Drupad welcomes Krishna to Draupadi's Swayamvar. Krishna asks Karna not to support what is wrong. The invited kings fail to hit the target. Krishna informs Drupad and Draupadi that only Arjun and Karna can accomplish the task.
6. Karna at the Swayamvar
Air Date: 2014-02-04
Dhrishtadyumna stops Karna from taking aim and tells him that he has to participate for himself, not for others. Karna tries to defend Duryodhan, but in vain. Duryodhan asks Karna to prove his capabilities and marry Draupadi. Just when Karna lifts the bow, Draupadi stops him and announces her decision.
7. The Brahmins at the Swayamvar
Air Date: 2014-02-05
As Draupadi stops Karna from participating in the competition, the Pandavas arrive at the Swayamvar. Krishna convinces Drupad to allow the Brahmins to participate in the competition. Drupad hesitates but later agrees. Which one of the Pandavas will take aim?
8. Arjun's perfect aim
Air Date: 2014-02-06
Drupad challenges the Brahmins to win the competition. Bheem asks Arjun to take aim. Arjun comes forward and succeeds in hitting the target. This is when Karna recognises Arjun and shouts his name.
9. Shakuni provokes the kings
Air Date: 2014-02-07
Shakuni is shocked on seeing the Pandavas alive. Arjun and Draupadi exchange garlands. Shakuni provokes the kings by saying that it is an insult to them that a Brahmin has married a princess. As the couple leave the palace, Krishna gives five stones to Draupadi as a gift.
10. Bhishma wants Pandavas back
Air Date: 2014-02-08
As Arjun, Draupadi and Bheem leave Panchal, Bhishma asks Vidur to bring the Pandavas back to Hastinapur. Later, Arjun returns home with Draupadi. Kunti assumes that her sons have returned with alms and orders that whatever they have got must be shared between the brothers.
11. Draupadi's dilemma
Air Date: 2014-02-10
Kunti passed her order without realising she was talking about Draupadi. She apologises to her and asks Arjun to ignore her previous order. But Arjun cannot. He requests Draupadi to marry his brothers. Will Draupadi agree?
12. Draupadi to marry the Pandavas
Air Date: 2014-02-11
Draupadi is disheartened with Arjun's decision. She remembers Krishna's advice and agrees to marry the Pandavas. Drupad gets furious with the Pandavas when he hears about this. Drupad decides to bring Draupadi back to Panchal.
13. Krishna reveals Arjun's identity
Air Date: 2014-02-12
Ved Vyas informs Kunti about the fear amongst the people of Hastinapur. On his insistence, she decides to return to Hastinapur and get Yudhishthir appointed as the king. Later, a furious Drupad instructs his army to attack the Pandavas when they come to his palace. Krishna reveals their true identity to Drupad.
14. Drupad welcomes the Pandavas
Air Date: 2014-02-13
Drupad is shocked on learning the true identities of the Brahmins. On Krishna's advice, Drupad welcomes them. Later, Draupadi shares her sorrows with Krishna. He comforts her by telling her that whenever she is in need of his help, he will appear.
15. Draupadi gets married to the Pandavas
Air Date: 2014-02-14
Shakuni confronts Karna for not competing in the Swayamvar. He suggests Duryodhan should become the king of Hastinapur before Dhritarashtra learns about the Pandavas. With Bheem's grand announcement, Draupadi is married to the Pandava brothers.
1. Duryodhan's Ashvamedha yagna
Air Date: 2014-02-15
Shakuni informs Dhritarashtra that Drupad humiliated the Kauravas and hence Duryodhan has decided to perform Ashvamedha yagna. However, Gandhari tells Duryodhan that only a king can perform Ashvamedha yagna. Duryodhan forces Dhritarashtra to crown him king of Hastinapur.
2. Dhritarashtra makes his decision
Air Date: 2014-02-17
Drupad, Krishna and Dhrishtadyumna bid farewell to the Pandavas and Draupadi. In Hastinapur, Dhritarashtra and Gandhari are upset, thinking about Duryodhan. He decides to appoint Duryodhan as his successor. Just when Duryodhan is about to be crowned, Bhishma stops the ceremony.
3. Pandavas arrive in Hastinapur
Air Date: 2014-02-18
Bhishma informs Dhritarashtra that the Pandavas are alive. Dhritarashtra tells Bhishma that he will appoint Duryodhan as the king, if he fails to bring the Pandavas in front of him. Meanwhile, the Pandavas arrive in Hastinapur. Gandhari assumes that Draupadi is the first daughter-in-law of the Kuru family. However, Arjun informs Gandhari that Bheem is married to Hidimba, and is blessed with a son. On Gandhari's insistence, the Pandavas come forward with Draupadi.
4. Bhishma is angry
Air Date: 2014-02-19
Bhishma questions the Pandavas about their ethics. He declares that Yudhishthir has no right to the throne for the sin he has committed. Vidur tries to make him understand the circumstances in which the Pandavas married Draupadi. Finally, Draupadi decides to speak up.
5. Draupadi proves her innocence
Air Date: 2014-02-20
Draupadi decides to prove her innocence and that of her husbands by making the sun accept holy water from her. After the sun accepts it, she requests Bhishma to forgive and bless the Pandavas. In the court, amidst Yudhishthir and Duryodhan's argument over who deserves the throne of Hastinapur, Dhritarashtra takes his decision.
6. Punishment for Arjun
Air Date: 2014-02-21
Dhritarashtra announces death sentence for Arjun as he raised his weapon against Duryodhan in the court. Yudhishthir informs him that he cannot punish Arjun for challenging Duryodhan. Duryodhan and his brothers accept Arjun's challenge, but Bhishma stops them. Later, Vidur surprises everybody with his suggestion.
7. Duryodhan provokes Dhritarashtra
Air Date: 2014-02-22
Duryodhan and Dushyasan convince Dhritarashtra that Vidur and Bhishma will not let Duryodhan be the king of Hastinapur and provoke him to punish the Pandavas. Dhritarashtra orders the Pandavas' arrest. Instead of spending the rest of their life in prison, Draupadi suggests that the Pandavas fight for themselves.
8. Bhishma's threat
Air Date: 2014-02-24
Bhishma is furious at Dhritarashtra for getting the Pandavas arrested. He orders the soldiers to release the Pandavas or fight with him. He also threatens to leave Hastinapur, if Dhritarashtra refuses to appoint Yudhishthir as his successor. What will Dhritarashtra do?
9. Dhritarashtra apologises
Air Date: 2014-02-25
Bhishma informs Dhritarashtra that he will leave with Yudhishthir after the partition. Shakuni suggests Dhritarashtra to stop him, as all of Hastinapur is loyal to him. Dhritarashtra emotionally blackmails him to promise to be with the Kauravas always. What will Bhishma do?
10. Khandavprastha gets new king
Air Date: 2014-02-26
Dhritarashtra announces Yudhishthir as the independent king of Khandavprastha, and provides him with 1 lakh cows and 1 lakh gold coins. However, Dhritarashtra informs Yudhishthir that his kingdom should be affiliated to Hastinapur. How will the Pandava brothers react to Dhritarashtra's next order?
11. The Pandavas leave Hastinapur
Air Date: 2014-02-27
The Pandavas are dejected on learning that they have to leave behind Kunti and Bhishma. Kunti asks Draupadi to guide the Pandavas and instructs her sons to obey Yudhishthir. As the Pandavas leave for Khandavprastha, many residents of Hastinapur join them.
12. People follow the Pandavas
Air Date: 2014-02-28
Duryodhan is tensed seeing the large number of people leaving with Yudhishthir. Shakuni consoles him and tells him that he can take back Khandavprastha after the Pandavas develop it.
13. Takshak attacks the Pandavas
Air Date: 2014-03-01
Takshak attacks the Pandavas and the citizens of Hastinapur for entering his territory. The Pandavas fight back but lose many of their people. After being defeated by Arjun, Takshak goes to Lord Indra seeking his protection. Will Arjun have to defeat Lord Indra to save the citizens of Hastinapur?
14. Arjun fights Indradev
Air Date: 2014-03-03
Arjun sets the jungle on fire. Indradev decides to extinguish it with rain but Arjun adds another layer of fire. Indradev throws a rock at Arjun. He break it with his arrow. Then, Indradev uses Vajrayudha on Arjun. What will Arjun do next?
15. Agnidev blesses Arjun
Air Date: 2014-03-04
Arjun assures Indradev that he will protect the snakes and name the capital as Indraprastha. The snakes revive Yudhishthir's people. Agnidev blesses Arjun with a bow, Gandiv. At Hastinapur, Shakuni and Duryodhan decide to stop their citizens from going to Yudhishthir's kingdom.
16. People leave Hastinapur
Air Date: 2014-03-05
Shakuni informs Dhritarashtra that the citizens of Hastinapur are relocating to Indraprastha, which will affect their revenue generation. Dhritarashtra puts a ban on their relocation. On Shakuni's advice, Karna manages to stop the citizens from leaving but how will he stop Kunti?
17. Dhritarashtra punishes Kunti
Air Date: 2014-03-06
Dhritarashtra refuses to let Kunti visit Indraprastha as she disobeyed the laws of Hastinapur. On Vrushali's request, Karna promises to take her to Indraprastha. He tells Duryodhan to let him fulfil his promise and also let Kunti stay with her sons.
18. Kunti's message to the Pandavas
Air Date: 2014-03-07
Kunti assures Vrushali that she will seek Gandhari's permission to go to Indraprastha. Karna meets Kunti and informs her that he has already got permission. Meanwhile, the Pandavas fume on learning that Dhritarashtra has not allowed Kunti to visit Indraprastha.
19. Takshak steals the Pandavas' cows
Air Date: 2014-03-08
Karna informs the Pandavas that Kunti will not visit Indraprastha till Yudhishthir becomes an independent king. On Shakuni's provocation, Takshak steals the one lakh cows of the Pandavas before they reach Indraprastha. Arjun decides to bring the cows back but he needs the Gandiv for that.
20. Takshak accepts his defeat
Air Date: 2014-03-10
Arjun takes his Gandiv from Draupadi's room and goes in search of the cows. He fights with Takshak and defeats him by confining him within a circle of fire. Arjun returns to Indraprastha with the cows. Now, he needs to pay for breaking his promise of never entering Draupadi's room.
1. Krishna tricks Shakuni
Air Date: 2014-03-11
Shakuni is happy as the Pandavas won't be able to perform Rajasuya Yagya because of Arjun. He suggests Duryodhan should learn gadayuddha from Balarama and marry Subhadra. While worshiping Lord Somnath, Arjun sees Duryodhan and Shakuni. Krishna tricks Shakuni in to touching Arjun's feet.
2. Subhadra wishes to marry Arjun
Air Date: 2014-03-12
Subhadra informs Kunti that she does not want to marry Duryodhan. Kunti tells Subhadra that her decision might affect the political relationship between Dwarka and Hastinapur. Meanwhile, Krishna sends Subhadra to bring a saint to Dwarka from the Somnath temple. She is delighted to know the saint is Arjun.
3. Subhadra abducts Arjun
Air Date: 2014-03-13
The elders of the Kuru family arrive at Dwarka for Duryodhan and Subhadra's wedding. On reaching, they discover that Subhadra is missing. Later, Krishna explains Subhadra's state of mind and her intentions. Everybody is left shocked by what Krishna says.
4. Arjun and Subhadra get married
Air Date: 2014-03-14
Dhritarashtra warns Krishna that his army will attack Dwarka. Shakuni informs Krishna that the Pandavas will have to support them as they are not independent yet. Krishna asks Dhritarashtra to either accept Arjun's marriage or declare the Pandavas' land independent.
5. Arjun, Subhadra in Indraprastha
Air Date: 2014-03-15
Balarama orders Arjun to either return to Dwarka or take Subhadra with him to Indraprastha. Draupadi learns that Arjun is returning to Indraprastha with Subhadra. She is sad as Arjun broke his oath. Subhadra decides to win over Draupadi. Will Subhadra and Arjun be forgiven?
1. Jarasandh gets Duryodhan arrested
Air Date: 2014-03-17
Draupadi agrees to forgive Subhadra and Arjun and let them enter Indraprastha. Meanwhile, Shakuni advises Duryodhan to seek Jarasandh's help to defeat Krishna. Instead of helping them, Jarasandh orders his soldiers to arrest them.
2. Krishna talks of Jarasandh
Air Date: 2014-03-18
Shakuni informs Duryodhan that if Jarasandh performs Rajasuya, then the Kuru kingdom will have to support him, and the Pandavas will have to fight against Krishna. However, Krishna is ready with his plan to defeat Jarasandh. He discusses it with Yudhishthir.
3. Krishna challenges Jarasandh
Air Date: 2014-03-19
Jarasandh asks Karna to become the king of Malini, but he refuses. On Shakuni's suggestion, Duryodhan tries to persuade Karna to accept Jarasandh's offer. Later, Krishna, Arjun and Bheem arrive at Magadh, disguised as Brahmins. Krishna challenges Jarasandh to defeat Bheem in Malla-Yuddha.
4. Bheem kills Jarasandh
Air Date: 2014-03-20
Following Krishna's suggestion, Bheem rips Jarasandh's body into two parts, and throws them in opposite directions, which causes his death. At Indraprastha, Arjun learns about Subhadra's pregnancy and Krishna suggests Yudhishthir to perform Rajasuya at the earliest.
5. A jealous Duryodhan
Air Date: 2014-03-21
Duryodhan turns jealous on reaching Indraprastha. Karna and Shakuni are surprised too, seeing Mayasur's creation. Shishupal arrives there and trades insults with Duryodhan. Will they unite to fight Krishna and the Pandavas?
1. Duryodhan woos Shishupal
Air Date: 2014-03-22
Duryodhan informs Shishupal that he will protect him if he ruins the Pandavas' Rajasuya. Later, Yudhishthir and Draupadi sit on the throne. To spoil their ceremony, Shishupal insults Krishna, Arjun and Bheem. As Krishna watches Shishupal complete his 100 mistakes, Yudhishthir asks him to leave.
2. Duryodhan challenges Krishna
Air Date: 2014-03-24
At the Pandavas' Rajasuya, Duryodhan challenges Krishna to a fight. Vidur comes in between and informs him that if he tries to fight against the Pandavas, he will have to first face Bhishma. As part of the punishment, Yudhishthir orders Duryodhan and his associates to sacrifice their weapons, but Karna refuses.
3. Duryodhan tries to commit suicide
Air Date: 2014-03-25
Draupadi's remark hurts Duryodhan so much that he tries to commit suicide. He can only think of avenging his insult by humiliating the Pandavas. He apologises to Shakuni for insulting him earlier and asks Karna to attack Indraprastha.
1. A game of dice
Air Date: 2014-03-26
Dhritarashtra informs Vidur that he wants to invite Draupadi, along with the Pandavas to Hastinapur for a game of dice. Vidur delivers this message to Yudhishthir. Knowing that Shakuni is plotting against the Pandavas, he advises them to decline the invitation.
2. The Pandavas reach Hastinapur
Air Date: 2014-03-27
While Shakuni and Duryodhan discuss their plan, the Pandavas reach Hastinapur, along with Draupadi and Kunti. On entering the palace, Sahadev feels something bad is going to happen. Meanwhile, Bhishma and Vidur wonder about Duryodhan and Shakuni's plan.
3. Bhishma announces the rules
Air Date: 2014-03-28
Duryodhan greets the Pandavas and invites them to begin the game. Bhishma informs all about the rules of the dice game. As part of the plan, Duryodhan manages to make all the women leave the room. What will the Kauravas and the Pandavas bet on?
4. Duryodhan wins the first round
Air Date: 2014-03-29
Yudhishthir and Duryodhan agree to the rules of the game. At first, Duryodhan stakes some wealth. He wins the first round. For the second round, he stakes his brother, Vikarna. What or who will Yudhishthir bet on?
5. Yudhishthir decides to quit
Air Date: 2014-03-31
Vidur stops Duryodhan from betting on his brothers. Shakuni argues and then Nakul volunteers to be a stake. On receiving Draupadi's message, Yudhishthir refuses to bet on his brother and quits the game. Shakuni provokes him to play again. Duryodhan wins the second round too.
6. Draupadi is angry
Air Date: 2014-04-01
For the next round, Ashwatthama requests Duryodhan to bet on him. Sahdev requests Yudhishthir to bet on him. News of betting on family reaches Draupadi and she rushes to stop them. She is furious at Yudhishthir for betting on her husbands.
7. Yudhishthir loses Arjun
Air Date: 2014-04-02
One after the other, Yudhishthir loses Sahdev, Arjun and Bheem to Duryodhan. What have Shakuni and Duryodhan done to win all the games? On losing all his brothers, Yudhishthir decides to stop the game. However, Duryodhan has other plans.
8. Yudhishthir loses himself
Air Date: 2014-04-03
Bhishma tells Yudhishthir that he will release his brothers if he permits. Shakuni tricks Yudhishthir into playing more rounds of game. Meanwhile, Vrushali advises Draupadi to visit Dhrishtadyumna. Duryodhan instructs that Draupadi be brought to the game.
9. Yudhishthir bets on Draupadi
Air Date: 2014-04-04
Duryodhan puts Bhanumati on stake against Draupadi. At first, Yudhishthir refuses to bet on Draupadi. Later, he agrees. Before finishing the game, he breaks Shakuni's dice, made with the bones of his father. However, the pieces become one again. Who will win this round?
10. Draupadi is humiliated
Air Date: 2014-04-05
Draupadi informs Duryodhan's servant that Yudhishthir did not have any right to bet on her after losing himself. Duryodhan instructs Dushyasan to bring Draupadi. She refuses to go with him but he drags her to the assembly hall.
11. Draupadi's honour attacked
Air Date: 2014-04-07
Duryodhan instructs Draupadi to sit on his lap. Unable to take the humiliation, Draupadi decides to leave. Bhishma also requests Dhritarashtra to let her go, but instead of protecting her, he asks her to obey Duryodhan. How will she react to Duryodhan's next command?
12. The disrobing of Draupadi
Air Date: 2014-04-08
Bhishma decides to leave the venue. Dhritarashtra reminds him about his promise of supporting them and stops him. Later, Duryodhan instructs Dushyasan to disrobe Draupadi. She challenges Duryodhan and declares that Lord Krishna will protect her.
13. Draupadi curses the Kuru family
Air Date: 2014-04-09
Duryodhan tries to disrobe Draupadi. However, Draupadi remains covered with clothes by Krishna's grace. Draupadi curses the Kuru family. Meanwhile, Kunti threatens Duryodhan that she will bring Krishna's army to Hastinapur and make the Pandavas independent.
1. The Pandavas are sent on Vanvaas
Air Date: 2014-04-10
Dhritarashtra decides to return the Pandavas' kingdom to them. However, Duryodhan opposes this and Shakuni suggests they should be sent on Vanvaas for twelve years and Agyatvas for one year. Dhritarashtra agrees. Before leaving, the Pandava brothers promise that when they return, there will be the biggest war in history.
2. Yudhishthir punishes himself
Air Date: 2014-04-11
Draupadi locks herself in a room. Bheem fails to break the door open. Krishna arrives at Indraprastha. He asks Draupadi to forgive the Pandavas and tells her the difference between revenge and justice. Later, Yudhishthir asks Bheem to burn his hands that sinned.
3. The Pandavas leave Hastinapur
Air Date: 2014-04-12
Krishna tells Yudhishthir to prepare for a war as that is the only way to get justice. As the Pandavas leave for Vanvaas, Krishna declares this war to be the beginning of a new era. At Hastinapur, Gandhari is worried about Draupadi's curse and Krishna's support to the Pandavas.
4. The Pandavas die
Air Date: 2014-04-14
Nakul goes to a lake to bring water, but does not return. One by one, other brothers go in search of him and don't return. Yudhishthir is shocked on seeing them dead. How did they die and what will Yudhishthir do to revive them?
5. The Pandavas disguise themselves
Air Date: 2014-04-15
Dharmraj blesses the Pandavas with a boon, which will help them in disguising themselves during their Agyatvas. The Pandavas separate themselves to achieve their goals. Arjun works hard to please Mahadev, while Bheem offers laddoos to Hanuman.
6. Durvasa visits Yudhishthir
Air Date: 2014-04-16
Maharishi Durvasa and his disciples arrive at Yudhishthir's hut for food. Draupadi and Yudhishthir panic as they do not have enough food. Meanwhile, Krishna arrives at Yudhishthir's hut and consumes the last grain of rice. What will Draupadi and Yudhishthir serve the Maharishi and his disciples?
7. Pandavas head to Virat's kingdom
Air Date: 2014-04-17
Krishna suggests the Pandavas spend their Agyatvas in Virat's kingdom. An animal tries to attack Arjun, but he kills it. The tribal leader takes the credit for killing the animal. He challenges Arjun to defeat him in archery and sword fight. Does Arjun know who he will be fighting with?
8. Jayadrath kidnaps Draupadi
Air Date: 2014-04-18
Jayadrath kidnaps Draupadi. Arjun appears in front of him when he is about to meet Duryodhan. He takes Draupadi and Jayadrath away from Duryodhan's army. Yudhishthir instructs Bheem to kill Jayadrath but Arjun stops them.
9. Duryodhan looks for the Pandavas
Air Date: 2014-04-19
Duryodhan sends his spies in search of the Pandavas. The Pandavas hide their weapons. Draupadi names Yudhishthir as Kank, so that he does not have to lie about his name. After eleven months, Duryodhan's spies return without any information. Where are the Pandava brothers?
10. Keechak offends Sairandhri
Air Date: 2014-04-21
Kank suggests that Virat should not rely on Keechak for the security of his kingdom. On Virat's wife Sudeshna's instruction, Draupadi (Sairandhri) serves alcohol to Keechak in his room but he misbehaves with her. Meanwhile, Bheem sends laddoos to his brothers and Draupadi as a sign to meet him.
11. Keechak identifies Sairandhri
Air Date: 2014-04-22
Duryodhan, Shakuni and Dushyasan visit Virat's assembly. Shakuni suspects the Pandavas are in his kingdom. Keechak assures Duryodhan that he will help him find the Pandavas. Later, Keechak identifies Sairandhri as Draupadi and begins to blackmail her.
12. Bheem kills Keechak
Air Date: 2014-04-23
Bheem challenges Keechak to fight with him. But if he does, he will be recognised. Later, Duryodhan, Shakuni and Dushyasan find Keechak's dead body. Virat promises to punish Keechak's murderer. Then, he goes to the Pandavas and suggests that they escape as Duryodhan might attack his kingdom.
13. Arjun gets back his Gandiv
Air Date: 2014-04-24
Matsya is under attack. The Pandavas and Virat fight together to keep it safe. Meanwhile, Shakuni informs Bhishma that Susharman, the King of Trigarta, has attacked Matsya from the other side. How does Arjun get back his Gandiv?
14. Bhishma asks Arjun to end fight
Air Date: 2014-04-25
Arjun takes Bhishma's blessing and attacks Duryodhan, Dushyasan and Shakuni. On Duryodhan's insistence, Karna uses his Divyastra and Arjun retaliates with the same. Bhishma creates a wall between them and requests Arjun to stop the fight. Later, Bhishma informs Duryodhan that the Pandavas have completed their Agyatvas.
1. Pandavas decide to wage war
Air Date: 2014-04-26
The Pandavas decide to wage a war against the Kauravas. However, to cross the Hastinapur gates, they need to go through Bhishma. Bound by his promise to Dhritarashtra, Bhishma orders the Pandavas to fight him or retreat. Will the Pandava brothers raise their weapon against Bhishma?
2. Bhishma Fights for Hastinapur
Air Date: 2014-04-28
As the Pandavas leave to prepare for the war, Bhishma informs them that his blessings are with them but he will fight on the Kauravas' side. He also reminds them of the technique to defeat him. Meanwhile, Draupadi suggests the Pandavas take Krishna's advice on the war.
3. Abhimanyu's warrior skills
Air Date: 2014-04-29
Shakuni takes Duryodhan and Dushyasan to meet Krishna and Balarama, and asks them for their support. At Dwarka, Abhimanyu showcases his warrior skills by breaking the Chakravyuha. Shakuni sees Balarama and Duryodhan fight. He goes to Krishna for help.
4. Duryodhan tries to woo Balarama
Air Date: 2014-04-30
Duryodhan tries to win Balarama's confidence by sharing his sorrows with him. He requests Balarama not to support the Pandavas in the upcoming war. Balarama assures him that Krishna and his army will not raise arms against Hastinapur.
5. Arjun goes to Krishna
Air Date: 2014-05-01
Balarama informs Duryodhan that he will help the person who meets Krishna first. Shakuni tells Duryodhan to approach Krishna before Arjun. Duryodhan sits beside Krishna's head, while Arjun sits at his feet. On waking, who will Krishna notice first?
6. Arjun wants Krishna on his side
Air Date: 2014-05-02
Krishna tells Arjun and Duryodhan that he and his army will take two different sides, and asks Arjun to choose between him and his army. Arjun requests Krishna to be with him in the war. Duryodhan is delighted to have Krishna's army on his side and pokes fun at Arjun.
7. Draupadi fixes a date for the war
Air Date: 2014-05-03
Draupadi fixes the date of the war. Yudhishthir conveys the same to the Kuru clan. Krishna tells Shakuni that Bhishma, Dronacharya and Karna will be killed by deception. Meanwhile, Dhritarashtra decides to take Jaimini's advice on the situation.
8. Jaimini predicts the future
Air Date: 2014-05-05
Maharishi Jaimini informs Dhritarashtra about the destruction of the Kuru clan. He also tells Gandhari that she can only save the life of one son. Who will she choose? Later, Krishna wants Abhimanyu to marry Uttara. He asks Virat for her hand.
9. Gandhari advises Duryodhan
Air Date: 2014-05-06
Dhritarashtra has a nightmare. Vidur warns him that his nightmare might turn into reality. Gandhari asks Duryodhan not to wage war against the Pandavas. She suggests he apologise to Draupadi. At Indraprastha, Draupadi ties a thread on Abhimanyu's hand for his safety. But the thread breaks.
10. Draupadi's sons seek blessings
Air Date: 2014-05-07
Prativindhya, Sutasom, Sutakarma, Satanika and Shrudhasena seek their mother Draupadi's blessings. The Pandava brothers are delighted on meeting their sons. Sudeshna informs Draupadi that Krishna has promised her that Uttara's son will be the King of Indraprastha.
11. Draupadi takes a decision
Air Date: 2014-05-08
Krishna asks Draupadi to decide whether to wage war or not. At home, Yudhishthir, Draupadi and their sons share some happy moments together. Seeing her family happy, Draupadi takes a decision about the war and informs Krishna of the same.
12. Bhishma guides Dhritarashtra
Air Date: 2014-05-09
Dhritarashtra wishes to end the war and Bhishma guides him on how it can be achieved. Meanwhile, Shakuni is tense thinking about Krishna. He tries to convince Duryodhan not to wage the war. Later, Karna and Duryodhan inform Dhritarashtra that they will attack Matsya.
13. The story of Krishna
Air Date: 2014-05-10
Shakuni advises Duryodhan on how to make the Pandavas compromise. In Virat's kingdom, Subhadra listens to the story of Krishna and Kans, in which Kans jails Devaki and Vasudeva. As per a prediction, their eighth child will kill Kans.
1. Lord Vishnu is born to Devaki
Air Date: 2014-05-12
Kans kills Devaki's seven children. He instructs a soldier to inform him when Devaki delivers her eighth child. Lord Vishnu appears before Devaki and Vasudeva and seeks Devaki's permission to be born as her son. Devaki gives birth to her eighth child.
2. Vasudeva leaves his son with Nand
Air Date: 2014-05-13
The prison doors open and the Yamuna makes way for Vasudeva. A seven-headed snake protects Vasudeva and the new born baby from the rain. Vasudeva gives the new born baby to his friend Nand and takes Nand's baby girl. The baby girl transforms into a goddess and tells Kans about his destiny.
3. Nand relocates to Vrindavan
Air Date: 2014-05-14
The Gopis complain to Yashoda about Krishna stealing their butter and Yashoda worries about Krishna. Meanwhile, Nand frets about the taxes to be paid to Kans. They decide to relocate to Vrindavan. Krishna begins to reveal his powers.
4. Krishna lifts the Govardhan hill
Air Date: 2014-05-15
Krishna and his friends ruin the yagna organised to pacify Indradev. Indradev is angry and it begins to rain heavily. Krishna lifts the Govardhan hill to provide shelter to his people and the cows. Indradev attacks the Govardhan hill.
5. Yashoda learns about Devaki
Air Date: 2014-05-16
Kans asks Devaki and Vasudeva about their eighth son. Vasudeva tells him that Balarama and Krishna are his sons. Kans instructs Akroor to bring them both to Mathura. Meanwhile, Yashoda discovers the truth about Krishna's real mother. However, Krishna tells Yashoda he loves her like his own mother.
6. Krishna, Balarama defeat Chanoor
Air Date: 2014-05-17
Krishna reaches Mathura and asks Kans to release his parents and return the kingdom to Ugrasena. Kans challenges Krishna and Balarama to defeat Chanoor and Mushtik. They defeat them, but Kans is already ready with another challenge.
1. Krishna rescues his parents
Air Date: 2014-05-19
Krishna kills Kans in a fight and rescues Vasudeva and Devaki. He informs the Pandu family that war against Duryodhan is necessary for the wellbeing of the world. Shakuni tells Duryodhan to trap Krishna during his Hastinapur visit. Vidur reaches Virat's kingdom to negotiate with the Pandavas.
2. Krishna becomes Pandavas' envoy
Air Date: 2014-05-20
Vidur and Sanjay try to convince the Pandavas to negotiate with the Kauravas. As the Pandavas decide to send Krishna for the negotiation, the Kauravas plan to capture Krishna. Krishna reaches Hastinapur and assures Gandhari that he will try to stop the war.
3. Duryodhan rejects Krishna's plans
Air Date: 2014-05-21
Duryodhan requests Krishna to stay in his palace, but Krishna chooses another place. On Dhritarashtra's requests, Krishna suggests ways to prevent the war, but Duryodhan turns them down. Will Krishna succeed in making Duryodhan realise his mistakes?
4. Capture of Krishna ordered
Air Date: 2014-05-22
Krishna requests Dhritarashtra to give five villages to the Pandavas. Duryodhan refuses to accept this proposal and instead, asks his soldiers to capture Krishna. The soldiers become unconscious and the chains holding Krishna fall away.
5. Duryodhan vows to kill Krishna
Air Date: 2014-05-23
Duryodhan is scared seeing Krishna everywhere. Krishna tells Duryodhan that the entire Kuru family will be destroyed in the war. Duryodhan then vows to kill him. Krishna informs Gandhari that Duryodhan will not dare to wage war if Karna does not support him.
6. Karna learns about his mother
Air Date: 2014-05-24
On Kunti's request, Krishna asks Karna not to join the war. Karna tells Krishna that he wishes to fulfil his duties towards Duryodhan. Krishna reveals the truth about his real parents, hoping that Karna will reconsider his decision. How will Karna react on learning the truth?
7. Kunti asks Karna for a favour
Air Date: 2014-05-26
Radha informs Karna that she is not his biological mother and this depresses him. Vrushali tries to console him and also advises him to meet Kunti. Karna meets her and she asks him for a favour. Eventually, he regrets having to fight against the Pandavas.
8. Karna goes against the Pandavas
Air Date: 2014-05-27
Kunti apologises to Karna and requests him to take the Pandavas' side, but he tells her that he will not be disloyal to Duryodhan. Karna promises Kunti that he will not kill any of her sons other than Arjun. On learning about Duryodhan's decision, Yudhishthir instructs Arjun and Bheem to prepare their army.
1. The armies gather
Air Date: 2014-05-28
Draupadi decides to stay on the battlefield with the Pandavas. Bhishma informs Vidur that the person who might be responsible for his death is in the Pandava army. Armies of the Pandavas and the Kauravas gather on the battlefield. Krishna declares that the war will begin after three days.
2. Shakuni reads out the rules
Air Date: 2014-05-29
Duryodhan tells Krishna that he has unbeatable warriors like Bhishma, Dronacharya and Karna. Shikhandini tells Duryodhan that she, Dhrishtadyumna and Arjun can defeat their opponents. Soon after, Shakuni begins to read the rules of the war. Yudhishthir is tensed, but agrees to the rules.
3. Duryodhan seeks protection
Air Date: 2014-05-30
When Shikhandini confronts Bhishma about not letting her participate in the war, he explains the reasons to her. Meanwhile, Duryodhan decides to protect himself with Karna's Kavach and Kundal. But according to Suryadev, during the war, Karna will have to give away his Kavach and Kundal.
4. Indradev asks for Karna's weapons
Air Date: 2014-05-31
Indradev, disguised as a Brahmin, asks Karna for his Kavach and Kundal. Later, he tells Krishna and Arjun that he will help them. Arjun suspects that the Brahmin is Indradev and that he might ask for Karna's weapons.
5. Karna gives away his armour
Air Date: 2014-06-02
Indradev asks Karna to donate his Kavach and Kundal to him, or not participate in the war. Karna obeys him. Arjun tells Indradev that he will kill Karna anyway, but to kill a warrior deprived of his weapons may cast a doubt on his own abilities. So, Indradev blesses Karna with a divine weapon.
6. Duryodhan multiplies his army
Air Date: 2014-06-03
Duryodhan is not happy to learn that Karna donated his Kavach and Kundal. Shakuni advises Duryodhan to increase his army as Karna won't be able to protect them. Kunti sees Karna suffering with pain. Vrushali suggests Nakul and Sahadev should treat him. Will the Pandava brothers help their enemy?
7. Nakul and Sahadev treat Karna
Air Date: 2014-06-04
As Nakul and Sahadev treat Karna, Dushyasan and Ashwatthama welcome Shalya. King Shalya informs the Pandavas that he has promised his support to Duryodhan. They are worried as Duryodhan's army has multiplied. Will the Pandavas agree to Krishna's plan of killing Bhishma?
8. Karna is asked not to fight
Air Date: 2014-06-05
Bhishma learns about Kunti and Karna's relationship and forbids Karna from fighting in the war. Duryodhan intervenes and Bhishma asks Duryodhan to choose between him and Karna. Who will Duryodhan choose, knowing that Bhishma will never kill the Pandavas?
9. Krishna to be Arjun's charioteer
Air Date: 2014-06-06
Krishna decides to drive Arjun's chariot, in the war. The Kuru and the Pandavas' armies face each other on the battlefield. Yudhishthir requests Bhishma and Dronacharya, on behalf of the Pandavas, to either allow them to wage the war or sacrifice their weapons.
10. Pandavas ordered to wage war
Air Date: 2014-06-07
Bhishma blesses the Pandavas and orders them to attack. While Ved Vyas blesses Sanjay with the power to foresee how the war will progress, Krishna helps Arjun get a glimpse of the Kuru army. Arjun is sad at the thought of attacking Bhishma. Krishna steps in to guide him.
11. Krishna enlightens Arjun
Air Date: 2014-06-09
Krishna reminds Arjun of Duryodhan, Dushyasan and Shakuni's misdeeds, and the sacrifices of Bhishma and Dronacharya. He enlightens him about dharma and adharma. Thinking about the outcome of the war, Arjun drops his Gandiv. How will Krishna motivate him to fulfil his duty?
12. Krishna's Lessons for Arjun!
Air Date: 2014-06-10
Krishna helps clear Arjun's mind by telling him about sattva, tamas and rajas. He explains to him how the body can be destroyed but the soul remains eternal. He further explains how everyone has to eventually face death and that, he shouldn't worry about it but prepare for war!
13. Arjun learns about Karma Yoga
Air Date: 2014-06-11
Krishna teaches Arjun to accept the consequences of the war, whether victory or defeat. He tells him about Karma Yoga and Moksha. Arjun learns that Krishna is almighty. Krishna asks him to submit himself to his duties as that is the path to a better future for the world.
14. Arjun's lesson in Bhakti Yoga
Air Date: 2014-06-12
Krishna educates Arjun about Bhakti Yoga and the relationship between dedication and devotion. Listening to Krishna, Arjun wishes to take his blessings in his real avatar. Krishna assumes Vishwaroop and blesses Arjun. Is Arjun now ready to attack the Kaurava army?
1. Pandavas Attack Kuru Army
Air Date: 2014-06-13
The armies clash. In Hastinapur, Sanjay narrates to Dhritarashtra how the war is unfolding. The Pandavas attack the Kuru army and destroy their first phase. On being reminded of his oath by Duryodhan, Bhishma decides to separate the Pandavas.
2. Shakuni plots Yudhishthir's fall
Air Date: 2014-06-14
Arjun seeks Dronacharya's blessings. Bheem takes on Ashwatthama to save Prativindhya. Yudhishthir finds himself isolated on the battlefield. Bhishma asks Duryodhan to take the opportunity and capture Yudhishthir. How will the Pandava brothers save Yudhishthir?
3. The attack on Yudhishthir
Air Date: 2014-06-16
Duryodhan, Dushyasan and Shakuni fight against Yudhishthir. Dhrishtadyumna asks Arjun to help Yudhishthir, while he tackles Drona. Shakuni persuades Shalya to attack Yudhishthir from behind. Who will save Yudhishthir?
4. Pandavas avenge Uttar's death
Air Date: 2014-06-17
The Pandavas decide to take revenge for Uttar's death. Yudhishthir plans to capture Duryodhan the next day. While Bhishma informs Duryodhan that the Pandavas will return stronger, Dhrishtadyumna announces that the Pandavas' army has suffered a huge loss.
1. The removal of Bhishma
Air Date: 2014-06-18
As it is important for the Pandavas that Bhishma and Dronacharya leave the battlefield, Krishna thinks of a plan. Back at Hastinapur, Sanjay keeps updating Dhritarashtra about the war. But he is unable to predict what the Pandavas are planning.
2. Bheem provokes Duryodhan
Air Date: 2014-06-19
Krishna decides to provide an opportunity for Bheem to defeat Duryodhan by engaging Bhishma and Dronacharya in the war. Arjun invites Ashwatthama to fight him, aware that he is Dronacharya's weakness. Meanwhile, Yudhishthir fights Bhishma and Bheem fights Duryodhan.
3. Bhishma takes Yudhishthir hostage
Air Date: 2014-06-20
Bhishma returns to the battlefield with Yudhishthir as his hostage, while Bheem is on the verge of killing Duryodhan. Krishna tells the Pandavas to injure Bhishma and put him out of the war. How do they do that?
4. Bhishma accused of treachery
Air Date: 2014-06-21
Bhishma regrets taking Yudhishthir hostage. Duryodhan accuses him of being a traitor as he has not killed Yudhishthir. Bhishma decides not to participate in the war as he can't kill the Pandavas, but Duryodhan reminds him of his oath. What will Bhishma do?
5. Bhishma's resolve
Air Date: 2014-06-23
The Pandavas are worried as they fail to come up with a strategy to defeat Bhishma. He stays on the battlefield without food, water and sleep. The Pandavas' army decreases to two akshauhinis at the end of the seventh day, whereas the Kuru army still consists of nine akshauhinis.
1. Bhishma surrenders to Krishna
Air Date: 2014-06-24
As Krishna advances towards Bhishma with the wheel of a chariot in his hands, the arrows from Bhishma's bow fail to injure Krishna. He surrenders to Krishna, and requests him to allow Shikhandini to kill him. Meanwhile, Arjun reminds Krishna of his promise.
2. Shikhandini returns to fight
Air Date: 2014-06-25
Shikhandini arrives at the battlefield and informs the Pandavas that Yaksharaj has changed her gender for a day. Duryodhan requests Bhishma not to participate in the war, but he doesn't listen. Krishna suggests the Pandavas should ask Bhishma how to defeat him.
3. Pandavas look to defeat Bhishma
Air Date: 2014-06-26
Bhishma suggests the Pandavas should only perform their duty of defeating him and the Kauravas. The Pandavas request Bhishma to leave the war zone, and stay alive until they start ruling Hastinapur. Later, Dhritarashtra panics on learning that Shikhandini has returned to the battlefield. Will Shikhandini be Bhishma's killer?
4. Shakuni stabs Shikhandini
Air Date: 2014-06-27
Ashwatthama, Dronacharya, Shalya, Dushyasan and Duryodhan engage Nakul, Arjun, Sahadev, Yudhishthir and Bheem, respectively in the war. Sanjay continues to update Dhritarashtra and Vidur about the war. Meanwhile, Shakuni engages Shikhandini in a duel and stabs him. Draupadi tends to Shikhandini.
5. Pandavas fight against Bhishma
Air Date: 2014-06-28
Bhishma instructs the Pandavas to attack him together. The Pandavas fight with Bhishma but fail to defeat him. Abhimanyu and the Upapandavas take Shikhandini to Bhishma. Will Shikhandini attack Bhishma?
6. Bhishma rests on a bed of arrows
Air Date: 2014-06-30
The Pandavas attack Bhishma. Arjun attacks Bhishma with a series of arrows. Bhishma rests on a bed of arrows. The armies of the Pandavas and the Kauravas gather near Bhishma. Arjun feels guilty for attacking Bhishma. Nakul decides to tend to Bhishma. Krishna suggests Bhishma to consider Nakul's decision. Bhishma suggests the Pandavas to surrender to Krishna. Duryodhan accuses Arjun of killing Bhishma, and decides to attack him. Bheem reminds Duryodhan about the sunset.
7. Vidur blames Dhritarashtra
Air Date: 2014-07-01
As Bhishma rests on a bed of arrows, he tells Duryodhan that he has blessed Yudhishthir to emerge victorious in the war. Vidur blames Dhritarashtra for Bhishma's condition and predicts the future of his family. Will Dhritarashtra lose all his sons in the battle?
1. Duryodhan upsets Dronacharya
Air Date: 2014-07-02
Kunti, Draupadi and Arjun look after Bhishma. On his request, Arjun summons his mother, Ganga, to the battlefield. While she takes care of Bhishma, Duryodhan decides to appoint Karna as the new commander of the Kuru army. Dronacharya is upset with Duryodhan's decision and leaves the meeting.
2. Dronacharya denies participation
Air Date: 2014-07-02
Krishna reminds Arjun of Karna's divine weapon. Bhishma meets Karna and tells him that he was aware of his identity, hence wanted to keep him away from the Kuru family. Meanwhile, Dronacharya refuses to participate in the war.
3. Bheem vows to kill Duryodhan
Air Date: 2014-07-04
Karna wants Dronacharya to lead the Kuru army. He, Ashwatthama and Duryodhan manipulate Dronacharya by reminding him of his promise to the Kauravas and make him join the war. Meanwhile, Bheem vows to kill Duryodhan. Karna enters the battlefield.
4. Bheem kills Duryodhan's brothers
Air Date: 2014-07-05
As Karna and Arjun fight a fierce battle against each other, Duryodhan decides to kill Bheem. However, Bheem goes on to kill Duryodhan's brothers. Duryodhan strives to save them but is unable to. Gandhari realises that her sons are dying and starts mourning.
1. Karna decides to kill Abhimanyu
Air Date: 2013-07-07
Arjun frustrates Karna's attempt to save Duryodhan's brothers. Meanwhile, Gandhari mourns the death of her sons and Duryodhan performs their last rites. He decides to take revenge for his brothers' death. He insists that Karna kill Abhimanyu. Will Karna do so?
2. Abhimanyu survives Karna's attack
Air Date: 2014-07-08
Ignoring Uttara's plea, Abhimanyu continues to fight in the war. He traps Duryodhan in a magical globe but Karna frees him. As the war progresses, Bheem kills thirty more brothers of Duryodhan. Just when Karna attacks Abhimanyu, he senses Kunti's presence. Will Abhimanyu survive Karna's attack?
3. Dronacharya forms a Chakravyuha
Air Date: 2014-07-09
Karna apologises to Duryodhan for failing to kill Abhimanyu. Will Karna be able to do so the next time? Later, Virat learns about Susharman's attack on Matsya kingdom. Krishna decides to stop them with Arjun's help. Dronacharya takes advantage of Arjun's absence and forms a Chakravyuha to destroy the Pandava army.
4. Uttara's pregnancy
Air Date: 2014-07-10
Abhimanyu requests Yudhishthir to allow him to penetrate the Chakravyuha. Will Yudhishthir grant permission? Meanwhile, Draupadi panics on seeing the holy thread she tied on Abhimanyu for his safety. She also learns about Uttara's pregnancy. She instructs a soldier to fetch Abhimanyu.
5. Jayadrath confronts the Pandavas
Air Date: 2014-07-11
Jayadrath succeeds in stopping the Pandavas from entering the Chakravyuha. The Pandavas ask Abhimanyu to come out of the Chakravyuha. However, Abhimanyu moves to the centre and Ashwatthama along with Dushyasan and Shakuni attack him. Duryodhan instructs Karna to torture Abhimanyu to death.
6. Shakuni stabs Abhimanyu
Air Date: 2014-07-12
Krishna feels Abhimanyu's pain as he defends himself. While he fights Ashwatthama and Dushyasan from the front, Shakuni stabs him from behind. The Pandavas plead with Duryodhan not to kill Abhimanyu, but in vain. Karna asks Duryodhan not to torture Abhimanyu, but will he listen?
7. Karna stabs Abhimanyu to death
Air Date: 2014-07-14
Karna embraces Abhimanyu and stabs him to death, against Duryodhan's wish. The Pandavas take Abhimanyu's dead body to their camp. Draupadi controls herself from breaking down. Subhadra and Uttara grieve over Abhimanyu. Which one of the Pandavas will avenge his death?
1. Arjun vows revenge
Air Date: 2014-07-15
Nakul informs Arjun of Abhimanyu's killer. Arjun decides to kill his son's murderer and heads for the Kaurava camp. He attacks the Kuru soldiers, but Yudhishthir stops him from proceeding further.
2. Shakuni plans a night attack
Air Date: 2014-07-16
Krishna covers the sun with his Sudarshan Chakra to protect Arjun from the Kaurava army. Later, Arjun uses the Pashupatastra to destroy his son's killer. Shakuni suggests Duryodhan should attack the Pandavas at night so that Karna gets an opportunity to kill Arjun.
3. Ghatotkacha creates havoc
Air Date: 2014-07-17
To defeat the Kauravas at night, Krishna tells Bheem to ask Ghatotkacha to join the war. Karna decides to use his divine weapon against Arjun. Ghatotkacha creates havoc in the Kuru camp. Instead of attacking Arjun, Duryodhan instructs Karna to use his divine weapon against Ghatotkacha.
4. Karna uses his divine weapon
Air Date: 2014-07-18
On Duryodhan's insistence, Karna uses the divine weapon presented by Indradev against Ghatotkacha. Bheem tries to save him, but fails. Ghatotkacha assumes gigantic proportions and falls on the Kuru army. Later, Karna accuses Krishna of using Ghatotkacha to exhaust his divine weapon.
5. The killing of Ashwatthama
Air Date: 2014-07-19
Duryodhan humiliates Dronacharya for leaving the battlefield. Shakuni tricks Dronacharya and persuades him to stay. Later, Krishna tells the Pandavas to kill Ashwatthama, to make Dronacharya surrender. As Karna challenges Nakul and Sahadev, Arjun challenges Dronacharya to a fight.
6. Karna spares Sahadev's life
Air Date: 2014-07-21
Karna spares Sahadev's life on remembering his promise to Kunti. Bheem kills an elephant named Ashwathama. Dronacharya decides to destroy the universe when Yudhishthir tells him about Bheem attacking Ashwathama. Who will make Dronacharya realise the mistakes he made while bringing up Ashwathama?
7. Dronacharya beheaded
Air Date: 2014-07-22
As penance, Krishna persuades Dronacharya to sacrifice his life. Meanwhile, Dhrishtadyumna beheads Dronacharya. The Pandavas, Krishna and the Kauravas pay their homage to Dronacharya. Later, using the boon given to Gandhari, she decides to save Duryodhan's life.
1. Karna made Kuru army chief
Air Date: 2014-07-23
Ashwatthama and the Kauravas accuse the Pandavas of killing Dronacharya by deception. Duryodhan appoints Karna as the new commander of his army. Arjun tells Draupadi about the motive of the war.
2. Dushyasan tries to escape
Air Date: 2014-07-24
Bheem kills more brothers of Duryodhan. Shakuni suggests Dushyasan should escape from the battlefield. Nakul, Sahadev and Yudhishthir stop him. Meanwhile, Arjun captures Duryodhan while Karna captures Bheem. As Karna rushes to rescue Duryodhan, Bheem escapes from captivity.
3. Draupadi's humiliation is avenged
Air Date: 2014-07-25
The Upapandavas take Draupadi to the battlefield. Bheem washes her hair with Dushyasan's blood. According to his oath, Bheem drinks Dushyasan's blood while Duryodhan, Karna and Shakuni witness his act. How will Duryodhan fight back?
4. Duryodhan's wish
Air Date: 2014-07-26
As Shakuni consoles Duryodhan, Draupadi advises them to surrender and accept defeat; Duryodhan wishes to witness the death of one of the Pandavas before his death; he takes the help of Takshak for this; Karna also vows to fulfil his wish.
5. Takshak decides to help Karna
Air Date: 2014-07-28
Takshak decides to sit on Karna's arrow, to kill Arjun. Later, Kunti shares her helplessness with Karna and requests him to allow her to reveal the secret of his birth. Finally, it is time for Karna and Arjun's duel.
6. Krishna asks Arjun to kill Karna
Air Date: 2014-07-29
Karna informs Shakuni that he can kill Arjun without Takshak's help and Duryodhan orders him to do so. But will they be able to kill Arjun who has Krishna by his side? Krishna asks Arjun to kill Karna as the latter seems to have forgotten his lessons.
7. Karna Versus Arjun
Air Date: 2014-07-30
Krishna informs Karna about Parshuram's father, Maharishi Jamadagni's death. He tries to make Karna realise his and Duryodhan's mistakes. Then, Krishna tells Arjun to kill Karna. Who will survive?
8. Pandavas discover Karna's truth
Air Date: 2014-07-31
A depressed Kunti tends to an injured Karna, which surprises Arjun. When she tries to tell the truth about him to the Pandavas, Karna stops her. Somehow, Arjun learns the truth and regrets injuring Karna.
9. Duryodhan's regret
Air Date: 2014-08-01
On his death bed, Karna requests Arjun to grant him a wish. Arjun agrees and performs his last rites. Meanwhile, Duryodhan is depressed for trusting Karna. Seeing Duryodhan, Ashwatthama promises to support him. However, Duryodhan orders him and Shakuni to return to their kingdom.
10. Gandhari decides to use her boon
Air Date: 2014-08-04
Gandhari visits Kurukshetra. Shakuni apologises to her for failing to protect her sons. He also tells her that she can protect Duryodhan by transforming him into Vajra with the rays from her eyes. Ashwatthama informs Duryodhan about Gandhari's power.
11. Gandhari opens her eyes
Air Date: 2014-08-05
Krishna sees Duryodhan going nude to his mother. On Krishna's advice that one should not go before one's mother in that state, Duryodhan covers himself with a banana leaf and goes to see Gandhari. Every part of his that she saw is strengthened. What about the parts that were covered?
12. Duryodhan's weak parts
Air Date: 2014-08-06
Shakuni convinces Balarama into believing that Krishna cheated the Kauravas. Balarama arrives at the battlefield and tells Krishna not to disclose Duryodhan's weak parts to the Pandavas. Will Krishna agree?
13. Duryodhan vows destruction
Air Date: 2014-08-07
Dhritarashtra is delighted in the belief that Duryodhan will kill the Pandavas. Bheem strengthens his mace. Duryodhan takes Gandhari's blessing and vows to destroy his enemies. He targets Bheem first.
14. The truth about Duryodhan's body
Air Date: 2014-08-06
The Pandavas learn about Duryodhan's body. Krishna suggests that they divert Duryodhan's attention by attacking Shakuni. Shakuni seeks Shalya's help to defeat Nakul. Later, Arjun challenges Shakuni but Duryodhan rushes to rescue him.
15. Sahadev kills Shakuni
Air Date: 2014-08-08
As Yudhishthir and Duryodhan fight it out, Shakuni tries to hide himself from Nakul. Dhrishtadyumna challenges Ashwatthama and sends Arjun to support Yudhishthir. Later, Sahadev kills Shakuni and Bheem throws his body in a lake. But what about Duryodhan?
16. Bheem challenges Duryodhan
Air Date: 2014-08-09
Duryodhan emerges from the lake and begins fighting with Bheem. Bheem recalls Hanuman's advice and uses it on Duryodhan. Draupadi learns that Bheem's life is in danger and seeks Balaram's help. Draupadi berates Krishna for not saving the Pandavas.
17. Duryodhan's weaknesses targeted
Air Date: 2014-08-11
The Pandavas ponder over Balarama's advice and finally understand Duryodhan's weakness. Arjun informs Bheem of the same. Bheem injures Duryodhan by attacking his weak areas. Balarama is furious with Bheem for breaking the rules and challenges him to a fight.
18. Ashwatthama kills Dhrishtadyumna
Air Date: 2014-08-12
As Gandhari blames Draupadi for the dreadful outcome of the war, Duryodhan asks Ashwatthama to kill the Pandavas. Ashwatthama sneaks into the Pandavas' camp at night and kills Dhrishtadyumna and the Upapandavas, mistaking them to be the Pandavas.
19. Ashwathama decides to kill Uttara's unborn baby
Air Date: 2014-08-13
Ashwathama tells Duryodhan that he has killed the Pandavas. Duryodhan sacrifices his life. Ashwathama becomes shocked on seeing the Pandavas. Yudhishthir informs Ashwathama that he has killed the Upapandavas. Ashwathama decides to kill Uttara's unborn baby, and uses Brahmastra for the same. Arjun asks Ashwathama to withdraw the Brahmastra. He uses Brahmastra to stop Ashwathama. Krishna asks Arjun to withdraw his Brahmastra. Arjun tells Krishna that Ashwathama will not be able to withdraw his Brahmastra.
1. Ashwathama's Brahmastra
Air Date: 2014-08-14
Ashwathama's Brahmastra damages Uttara's womb. Krishna uses his Sudarshan Chakra on Ashwatthama and curses him. On Subhadra's request, Krishna saves Uttara's unborn baby. After the Pandavas perform the last rites of their sons, Krishna tells Draupadi that the war was needed to change the world.
2. Dhritarashtra decides to kill Bheem
Air Date: 2014-08-15
The Pandavas seek Bhishma's blessings. Bhishma enlightens Yudhishthir on how to rule a kingdom and decides to sacrifice his life during Uttarayana. He instructs the Pandavas to return to Hastinapur. Sanjay and Vidur suggest Dhritarashtra to welcome the Pandavas. Dhritarashtra decides to kill Bheem. Yudhishthir apologises to Dhritarashtra. He asks Bheem to embrace him. Krishna places a statue in Bheem's position. Dhritarashtra destroys the statue mistaking it to be Bheem, and repents for the same.
3. Gandhari curses Krishna
Air Date: 2014-08-16
Dhritarashtra asks Vidur to crown Yudhishthir. Vidur requests Krishna to perform the task. Witnessing all this, Gandhari curses Krishna and the Pandavas. Krishna accepts her curses and preaches to her. Yudhishthir is now the rightful king of Hastinapur.
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Rating
8.6/10
Release Date
2013-09-16
Episodes
267 (28 seasons)
Status
Ended
Cast
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Production Companies
Swastik Productions