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1.
Bharat Ek Khoj (1988– )
Episode:
The Bengal Renaissance And Raja Rammohan Roy
(1989)
History
Ram Mohan Roy's fight against Sati practice, establishment of Brahmo Samaj, opposition from Dharma Sabha, free thinking views of Henry deRozio, Young Bengal movement and Roy's departure to England.
Director: Shyam Benegal | Stars: Sunil Advani, Tom Alter, Urmila Bhatt, Anang Desai
Votes: 6
2.
Bharat Ek Khoj (1988– )
Episode:
The Delhi Sultanate: Part 2 - Prithviraj Raso And Alauddin Khilji
(1989)
History
Director: Shyam Benegal | Stars: Ravi Jhankal, Vijay Kashyap, Om Puri, K.K. Raina
Votes: 5
3.
Bharat Ek Khoj (1988– )
Episode:
Mahatma Phule
(1989)
History
Jyotirao's reforms, tribulations, providing education to backward classes, Dakshina Prize issue, adopting a child, writing 'Gulamgiri', agitation against widow head-shaving, confronting Govind Ranade and establishing the Satyashodhak Samaj
Director: Shyam Benegal | Stars: Sadashiv Amrapurkar, Shubhangi Gokhale, Achyut Potdar, Mohan Gokhale
Votes: 6
4.
Bharat Ek Khoj (1988– )
Episode:
Mahabharat: Part 2
(1988)
History
The Pandavas defeat the Kauravas in battle. Later, a centralized state administration, a tax system and a regular army were introduced. Property rights became paramount. Bhisma expounds wisdom on his death bed, titled as Shanti Parv.
Director: Shyam Benegal | Stars: Roshan Seth, Anjan Srivastav, Virendra Razdan, K.K. Raina
Votes: 8
5. Bharat Ek Khoj (1988– )
History
The 5000-year history of India from its beginnings to independence in 1947.
Stars: Roshan Seth, Om Puri, Ravi Jhankal, Anang Desai
Votes: 868
6.
Bharat Ek Khoj (1988– )
Episode:
Caste Formation
(1988)
History
Nehru describes the formation of caste system in Later Rigvedic period. The working of the system is attempted to be explained through 3 stories: Shambhuk, Eklavya and the Son of Three Fathers.
Director: Shyam Benegal | Stars: Anang Desai, Anuradha Tarafdar, Ila Arun, Shreechand Makhija
Votes: 12
7.
Bharat Ek Khoj (1988– )
Episode:
Ramayan: Part 1
(1988)
History
The earliest play on Ramayan was called 'Pratima Natakam', written by poet Bhas around 200 BCE. Valmiki's Ramayan came later. While in exile for 14 years, Sita urges Ram to not fight the forest tribes who oppose saints living there.
Director: Shyam Benegal | Stars: Roshan Seth, Salim Ghouse, Pallavi Joshi, Aparajita
Votes: 7
8.
Bharat Ek Khoj (1988– )
Episode:
Ramayan: Part 2
(1989)
History
Ravan kidnaps Sita because Ram had injured his sister Suparnakha. Ram had also decimated the Ravan ruled tribals of the forest. Ravan is vanquished in war. On his death bed, he answers several philosophical questions put to him by Ram.
Director: Shyam Benegal | Stars: Roshan Seth, Salim Ghouse, Pallavi Joshi, Om Puri
Votes: 7
9.
Bharat Ek Khoj (1988– )
Episode:
Mahabharat: Part 1
(1988)
History
Mahabharata occurred in 850 BCE and was written in 100,000 verses (shlokas) much later. Land became property then, but patriarchy was not yet fully rooted. Yudhisthir gambled everything and war became inevitable after his 13-year exile.
Directors: Shyam Benegal, Mandeep Kakkar | Stars: Roshan Seth, Teejan Bai, Salim Ghouse, Ravi Jhankal
Votes: 12
10.
Bharat Ek Khoj (1988– )
Episode:
The Delhi Sultanate: Part 3 - Padmavat And The Tughlaq Dynasty
(1989)
History
Director: Shyam Benegal | Stars: Vaishali Dandekar, Rajendra Gupta, Navtej Hundal, Seema Kelkar
Votes: 5
11.
Bharat Ek Khoj (1988– )
Episode:
Republics And Kingdoms
(1989)
History
During 5 BCE and later, some territories of the Indo-Gangetic plains were republics, with collective decision making, while others were monarchical kingdoms. The monarchies were assertive, and many republics were forced to accept them.
Director: Shyam Benegal | Stars: K.K. Raina, Veerendra Saxena, Utkarsh Mazumdar, Virendra Razdan
Votes: 7
12.
Bharat Ek Khoj (1988– )
Episode:
The Beginnings
(1988)
History
Primitive man used stone weapons and tools, hunted in groups and shared food. He later began to farm in river basins and trade. The Indus Valley Civilization flourished from 2500 to 1900 BCE and then declined in the next 300 years.
Director: Shyam Benegal | Stars: Roshan Seth, Om Puri, Harish Patel, Pallavi Joshi
Votes: 14
13.
Bharat Ek Khoj (1988– )
Episode:
The Vedic People And The Rigveda
(1988)
History
The Aryans entered India through the Indus Valley settlements between 2000 and 1000 BCE. These vedic people were warriors, farmed only a little and relied more on pasturing cattle. The Vedas and Avesta arose from a common pool of thought.
Director: Shyam Benegal | Stars: Roshan Seth, Anang Desai, Ila Arun, Ravi Jhankal
Votes: 11
14.
Koffee with Karan (2004– )
Episode:
Special Episode 2
(2005)
TV-14 | Comedy, Talk-Show
Shahrukh Khan welcomes Amitabh Bachchan on the show. He pays his dedication to him for being his greatest source of inspiration and motivating him in Hindi Cinema. Amitabh appreciates Shahrukh's spirit and focus on film.
Stars: Farhan Akhtar, Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Votes: 55
15. There Is No Direction (2005)
35 min | Documentary, Short
Director: Sarah Bertrand | Stars: Denys Arcand, Hector Babenco, Bernardo Bertolucci, Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Votes: 64
16.
Bharat Ek Khoj (1988– )
Episode:
Bharat Mata Ki Jai
(1988)
History
Jawarharlal Nehru, in his book, The Discovery of India, talks about his extensive tours of British occupied India in 1936 - 37. He mentions the major rivers, Sarnath, the Asoka Pillar, Fatehpur Sikri and the Indus Valley Civilization.
Director: Shyam Benegal | Stars: Roshan Seth, Ravi Jhankal, Vijay Kashyap, Om Puri
Votes: 16
17.
Bharat Ek Khoj (1988– )
Episode:
The Chola Empire: Part 1
(1989)
History
After the death of his uncle, Rajaraja Chola becomes the Emperor, punishes killers of his brother, constructs a temple as per his grandmother's wishes, administers the empire and plans to construct an enormous temple, surrounded by a city.
Director: Shyam Benegal | Stars: Siraz Ahmed Khan, Devendra Malhotra, Akhilendra Mishra, Sunila Pradhan
Votes: 7
18.
Bharat Ek Khoj (1988– )
Episode:
The Delhi Sultanate: Part 1 - The Arrival Of Turk Afghans And Prithviraj Raso
(1989)
History
Nehru describes the arrival of Islam in India as a religion and a political force, both. Politics and power struggle between Prithviraj (Chahamana King) and Shahabuddin Ghori is depicted.
Director: Shyam Benegal | Stars: Salim Arif, Khemendra Ganjoo, Ravi Jhankal, Vijay Kashyap
Votes: 5
19.
Bharat Ek Khoj (1988– )
Episode:
The Chola Empire: Part 2
(1989)
History
Director: Shyam Benegal | Star: Roshan Seth
Votes: 7
20.
Bharat Ek Khoj (1988– )
Episode:
Epilogue
(1989)
History
Director: Shyam Benegal | Stars: Lucky Ali, Ila Arun, Shabana Azmi, Pankaj Berry
Votes: 7
21. Black (2005)
Not Rated | 122 min | Drama
The cathartic tale of a young woman who can't see, hear, or speak, and the teacher who brings a ray of light into her dark world.
Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali | Stars: Amitabh Bachchan, Rani Mukerji, Shernaz Patel, Ayesha Kapur
Votes: 36,211 | Gross: $0.73M
22. Udaan (2010)
Not Rated | 134 min | Drama
Expelled from his school, a 16-year old boy returns home to his abusive and oppressive father.
Director: Vikramaditya Motwane | Stars: Rajat Barmecha, Ronit Roy, Manjot Singh, Ram Kapoor
Votes: 47,417 | Gross: $0.01M
23.
Bharat Ek Khoj (1988– )
Episode:
Chanakya And Chandragupt: Part 1
(1989)
History
After getting insulted at Dhanananda's court, Chanakya Vishnugupta vows to uproot the Nanda dynasty from Pataliputra (Magadha) with the help of his friend, student and future Emperor Chandragupta Maurya.
Director: Shyam Benegal | Stars: Masood Akhtar, Hemendra Bhatia, Satyadev Dubey, Ravi Jhankal
Votes: 9
24.
Bharat Ek Khoj (1988– )
Episode:
Golden Hind
(1989)
History
Director: Shyam Benegal | Stars: Masood Akhtar, Vijay Arora, Aashish Duggal, John Holyer
Votes: 5
25.
Bharat Ek Khoj (1988– )
Episode:
Vivekananda
(1989)
62 min | History
Narendra's initial association with the Brahmo Samaj, his search for God/Truth, learnings with Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, travels across the country, earning the title of "Vivekananda" and speech at the Parliament of Religions, Chicago.
Director: Shyam Benegal | Stars: Alok Nath, Ashok Banthia, Subrata Bose, Brian Canavan
Votes: 6
26.
Saraswatichandra (2013–2014)
Episode:
The marriage announcement
(2013)
Romance
Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali | Stars: Gautam Rode, Jennifer Winget, Monica Bedi, Alpana Buch
Votes: 35
27.
Bharat Ek Khoj (1988– )
Episode:
Shivaji: Part 1
(1989)
History
Early exploits of Shivaji Maharaj, establishing administration in the 12 Maval region and capturing of Torana and Purandar forts.
Director: Shyam Benegal | Stars: Naseeruddin Shah, Anang Desai, Aashish Duggal, Achyut Potdar
Votes: 10
28. Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022)
TV-MA | 152 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
Duped and sold to a brothel, a young woman fearlessly reclaims her power, using underworld connections to preside over the world she was once a pawn in.
Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali | Stars: Alia Bhatt, Shantanu Maheshwari, Vijay Raaz, Indira Tiwari
Votes: 61,929
29. Parinda (1989)
Not Rated | 154 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A man's friend, a police officer, is assassinated by gangsters in broad daylight. He discovers that his elder brother works in the same gang and decides to avenge his friend's death by infiltrating the gang.
Director: Vidhu Vinod Chopra | Stars: Jackie Shroff, Anil Kapoor, Nana Patekar, Madhuri Dixit
Votes: 3,740
30.
Bharat Ek Khoj (1988– )
Episode:
Negation And Acceptance Of Life
(1989)
History
Story of Nachiketa and Yama and about Jainism and Buddhism is depicted. Sri Buddha and Angulimal story is also depicted.
Director: Shyam Benegal | Stars: Ila Arun, Anang Desai, Dhruv Ghanekar, Ashutosh Gowariker
Votes: 8
31.
Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar (2024– )
Episode:
Episode #1.7
(2024)
TV-MA | Drama, History, Romance
Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali | Stars: Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha
Votes: 125
32.
Bharat Ek Khoj (1988– )
Episode:
Chanakya And Chandragupt: Part 2
(1989)
History
Chanakya's betrayal of Virochak, killing of Dhanananda, Suvasini's acceptance of Buddhism, Rakshasa's futile attempt of revolt, establishment of Mauryan Empire, Chanakya's return to Taxila and Chandragupta's decision to become Jaina monk.
Director: Shyam Benegal | Stars: Satyadev Dubey, Ravi Jhankal, Inayatullah Kantroo, Vijay Kashyap
Votes: 10
33.
Bharat Ek Khoj (1988– )
Episode:
Harshvardhan
(1989)
History
Political and cultural developments in seventh century India is sought to be depicted through Kanyakubja King Harshavardhana and Chinese traveller Hiuen Tsang. Harshavardhana's Naganand, Sanskrit play, is also acted out.
Director: Shyam Benegal | Stars: Aparajita, Pankaj Berry, Chandra Mohan, Roshan Seth
Votes: 8
34. Devdas (I) (2002)
Not Rated | 185 min | Drama, Musical, Romance
After his wealthy family prohibits him from marrying the woman he is in love with, Devdas Mukherjee's life spirals further and further out of control as he takes up alcohol and a life of vice to numb the pain.
Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali | Stars: Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Jackie Shroff
Votes: 46,981 | Gross: $3.50M
35. Khamoshi the Musical (1996)
Not Rated | 160 min | Drama, Musical, Romance
The daughter of deaf-mute parents seeks their understanding when she discovers a love for music.
Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali | Stars: Manisha Koirala, Nana Patekar, Salman Khan, Seema Biswas
Votes: 4,669
36.
Koffee with Karan (2004– )
Episode:
Sanjay Leela Bhansali & Aishwarya
(2004)
TV-14 | Comedy, Talk-Show
The duo discuss their bonding and also shed light on a period of misunderstanding between them. In the rapid fire round, both come up with sensible answers, but Sanjay takes home the gift hamper.
Stars: Farhan Akhtar, Shabana Azmi, Abhishek Bachchan, Amitabh Bachchan
Votes: 84
37. Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999)
Not Rated | 188 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical
Nandini has to choose between Sameer, the man who taught her to fall in love; and Vanraj, the man from whom she learnt how to abide and fulfill promises of love.
Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali | Stars: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Salman Khan, Ajay Devgn, Zohra Sehgal
Votes: 19,779
38. Guzaarish (2010)
126 min | Drama, Romance
Ethan, a magician rendered paralyzed in an accident, sets off a furor when he makes a petition to the court to end his own life.
Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali | Stars: Hrithik Roshan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Shernaz Patel, Aditya Roy Kapoor
Votes: 19,744 | Gross: $1.02M
39. Lion Whole Song by Sameer Khan model (2022 Video)
Short, Musical
Born ( 16 March 2002 ) In Chandigarh Punjab .
Votes: 7
40.
Bharat Ek Khoj (1988– )
Episode:
Ashok: Part 2
(1989)
History
Ashoka's governance of the vast empire, war with Kalinga republic, Tissa's (Buddhist Monk) message of middle path and spread of the teachings of Dhamma across the subcontinent.
Director: Shyam Benegal | Stars: Roshan Seth, Om Puri, Lucky Ali, Ila Arun
Votes: 9
41.
Bharat Ek Khoj (1988– )
Episode:
Bhakti
(1989)
History
Development of Bhakti Movements in India is explained. Pallava King Mahendravarman's Sanskrit play Mattavilasa Prahasana is acted out.
Director: Shyam Benegal | Stars: Deven Bhojani, Anang Desai, Aashish Duggal, Vijay Kashyap
Votes: 7
42.
Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar (2024– )
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(2024)
TV-MA | Drama, History, Romance
Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali | Stars: Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha
Votes: 123
43. Bajirao Mastani (2015)
Not Rated | 158 min | Action, Drama, History
An account of the romance between the Maratha general, Baji Rao I and Mastani, princess of Bundelkhand.
Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali | Stars: Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Tanvi Azmi
Votes: 38,559 | Gross: $6.56M
44. 1942: A Love Story (1994)
Not Rated | 157 min | Action, Drama, History
A young Indian couple, both from wealthy backgrounds, find themselves caught up in the 1940's Indian revolutionary movement against their families whom are under the thumb a sadistic British general.
Director: Vidhu Vinod Chopra | Stars: Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Manisha Koirala, Anupam Kher
Votes: 3,677
45. 61st Britannia Filmfare Awards (2016 TV Special)
Reality-TV
The 61st Filmfare Awards were held to honor the best films of 2015 on 15 January 2016 at NSCI Dome in Mumbai.
Director: Nischay Kutt | Stars: Shah Rukh Khan, Kapil Sharma, Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone
Votes: 40
46.
Bharat Ek Khoj (1988– )
Episode:
Ashok: Part 1
(1989)
History
Ashoka's administration of Ujjain, patronage to Buddhism and to the traders guild, construction of the stupa at Sanchi, marriage with Devi, struggle for the throne of Magadha, subjugation of Sushima and consolidation of the Empire.
Director: Shyam Benegal | Stars: Roshan Seth, Om Puri, Lucky Ali, Ila Arun
Votes: 9
47.
Bharat Ek Khoj (1988– )
Episode:
The Sangam Period - Silapaddirakam: Part 2
(1989)
History
The story of Kovalan and Kannaki continues. They travel to Madurai. There Kovalan is killed after being falsely implicated in the robbery of the Queen's jewels. Kannaki is enraged and curses Madurai, and the city is destroyed.
Director: Shyam Benegal | Stars: Sulabha Deshpande, Pallavi Joshi, Roshan Seth
Votes: 9
48. Padmaavat (2018)
Not Rated | 163 min | Drama, History, Romance
Set in medieval Rajasthan, Queen Padmavati is married to a noble king and they live in a prosperous fortress with their subjects until an ambitious Sultan hears of Padmavati's beauty and forms an obsessive love for the Queen of Mewar.
Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali | Stars: Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, Shahid Kapoor, Aditi Rao Hydari
Votes: 36,934 | Gross: $11.85M
49.
Bharat Ek Khoj (1988– )
Episode:
Kalidas And Shakuntala: Part 1
(1989)
History
Director: Shyam Benegal | Stars: Kanchan Gharpure, Ravi Jhankal, Pallavi Joshi, Mala Kumar
Votes: 7
50.
Bharat Ek Khoj (1988– )
Episode:
The Sangam Period - Silapaddirakam: Part 1
(1989)
History
The Sangam Period in south India occurred between 300 BC and 300 AD. Tamil language and poetry got a boost. The story of Puhar (Poompuhar) residents Kovalan, his wife Kannagi and his ill-fated love affair with Madhavi is narrated.
Director: Shyam Benegal | Stars: Anandi, Rakesh Dhar, Rekha Jayakar, Pallavi Joshi
Votes: 10