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Bharat Ek Khoj ‘Bharat Ek Khoj’, a serial telecasted by Doordarshan has a special place in the history of Indian television serials. It was based on ‘Discovery of India’, a book written by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. It was directed by Shyam Benegal. This serial presented the history of India from the ancient to the modern period, throwing light on the social, cultural, and political history of respective periods. It effectively portrayed many aspects of Indian history like Harappan Civilisation, Vedic history, interpretation of Ramayana and Mahabharata, Mauryan period, Turk-Afghan invasions, Mughal period, and the contributions of Mughal emperors, Bhakti Movement, Role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, movements of social reform and the Indian struggle for independence, etc. Roshan Seth, the actor who played Pandit Nehru’s role in this serial also appeared as a narrator, introducing and explaining various parts of the story by dramatising them, using folklore and informative speeches. The serial was admired in all parts of India because of the comprehensive historical perspective of Pandit Nehru and its equally comprehensive visual presentation.

1. The serial Bharat Ek Khoj was based on which book? 
2. Who played the role of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru in the Bharat Ek Khoj serial?
3. Why did Bharat Ek Khoj serial was admired in all parts of India?

Answer 1

1. The serial ‘Bharat Ek Khoj’ is based on a famous book titled ‘Discovery of India’ written by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.

2. Roshan Seth, an actor played the role of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru in the Bharat Ek Khoj serial.

3.

1. This serial presented the history of India from the ancient to the modern period, throwing light on the social, cultural, and political history of the respective period.
2.  This serial portrays many aspects of Indian history like the Harappan civilization, history of the Vedic period, interpretation of Ramayana and Mahabharata, Mauryan period, Turko-Afghan invasions, Mughal period and the contributions of the Mughal emperors, Bhakti Movement, the role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, social reform movements and India’s struggle for independence, etc.
3. It is admired in all parts of India because of the comprehensive historical perspective of Pandit Nehru and its equally comprehensive visual presentation.