The Mahabharat is a historical drama series that aired on Star Plus, based on the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata. The show was produced by Siddharth Kumar Tewary and his company, Swastik Productions. The series features an ensemble cast, including:
The strength of this adaptation lay in its character development. The writers moved away from black-and-white portrayals, opting instead for nuanced, grey-shaded characterizations.
The 2013 television series on Star Plus is a modern retelling of the ancient Sanskrit epic that captivated a global audience with its grand scale and cinematic production. Produced by Swastik Productions , the series spans 267 episodes that chronicled the rise and fall of the Kuru dynasty, culminating in the monumental Kurukshetra War. Streaming All Episodes Online
All 267 episodes are available for free (with ads) or premium on Disney+ Hotstar .
However, the show was not without criticism. Viewers often noted that the series lost momentum in its middle phase, particularly after the Pandavas' exile, with "filler" episodes that dragged the narrative. The final episodes, dealing with the aftermath of the war and the Yadav destruction, felt rushed compared to the meticulous detail of the earlier seasons.
Episode numbering may vary slightly on different platforms. Some versions split longer episodes into two parts, showing 271 total.