The series was produced by the legendary filmmaker and directed by his son, Ravi Chopra . With a total production cost of approximately ₹9 crore (roughly $1.1 million at the time), it was an incredibly ambitious project for the late 1980s.
Puneet Issar as the fierce Duryodhana , Pankaj Dheer as the tragic hero Karna , and Gufi Paintal as the cunning Shakuni . Where to Watch: Mahabharat All Episodes Exclusive mahabharat all episodes b r chopra exclusive
B.R. Chopra’s , which aired between 1988 and 1990, remains the definitive television adaptation of the ancient Sanskrit epic . Comprising 94 episodes , the series became a cultural phenomenon in India, notoriously emptying streets every Sunday morning as families gathered to watch. Production and Legacy The series was produced by the legendary filmmaker
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