Bharat Ek Khoj

Bharat Ek Khoj is a 53-episode Indian historical drama based on the book The Discovery of India by Jawaharlal Nehru, that dramatically unfolds the 5000 year history of India from its beginnings to the coming of independence in 1947. The drama was directed, written and produced by Shyam Benegal with cinematographer V. K. Murthy in 1988 for state-owned Doordarshan. Benegal's regular script collaborator Shama Zaidi also co-wrote the script.

Full Cast of Bharat Ek Khoj

Om Puri as Ashoka

Om Puri

as Ashoka (53 episodes)
Roshan Seth as Jawaharlal Nehru

Roshan Seth

as Jawaharlal Nehru (53 episodes)
Ravi Jhankal as Balraam

Ravi Jhankal

as Balraam (53 episodes)
Tom Alter as Collector Of Kanpur

Tom Alter

as Collector Of Kanpur (53 episodes)
Irrfan Khan as Al-Beruni

Irrfan Khan

as Al-Beruni (53 episodes)

Saahabzaade Irfan Ali Khan credited as Irrfan Khan or simply Irrfan, was an Indian film actor, known for his work pre...

Amrish Puri as Raza Khan

Amrish Puri

as Raza Khan (53 episodes)

Crew of Bharat Ek Khoj

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