Mahabharat

Season 1

Overview

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.

Episodes

1. Shantanu Accepts Bhishma as His Son

8.0

September 16, 2013

42 min

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

September 17, 2013

21 min

Vichitravirya is captured by the King of Panchal, for his misdeeds. Bhishma saves Vichitravirya from the King of Panchal.

3. Bhishma defeats King Salva

September 18, 2013

20 min

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

September 19, 2013

21 min

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

September 20, 2013

20 min

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.