We all have grown up hearing Mahabharat. HT smartcast presents the epic in a new light and perspective. We straight away dive deep into the climax of this legendary tale. With a production next to perfection let's be a witness to the grandeur of this time-honoured tale that is at the heart of our cu…
After 18 days of hard-fought battle and the entire battleground soaked in blood, Pandavas had won but this victory did not give them happiness. Gandhari accused Krishna of adharma and blamed him for the death of her 100 sons. Mahabharat taught us a lot of things and these learnings are relevant in today's times as well.
Ashwathama was Duryodhan's last hope and for his dear friend, he beheaded the Pandavas. But after knowing the truth, Duryodhan accused him of being cruel and merciless. Tune in to listen what Ashwathama had done.
Duryodhan feels dejected seeing all his people die around him. He is finally asked to fight and attacks Bheem since he was responsible for most of the loss. Will Duryodhan survive this fight against Bheem ?
Pandavas were not willing to fight against their uncle Shalya but it was Krishna who told the Pandavas that in the war your friend is who fights for you and your enemy is the one who fights against you. Tune in to listen to how this fight unfolds.
By the 16th day of Mahabharata, the war focussed on the battle between Karan and Arjun. Karan was warned by his uncle not to waste his resources fighting Arjun but he was so full of anger for Arjun that he did not listen to anyone and went ahead. Was Karan successful? Tune in to find out.
Duryodhan could feel his victory slipping away. So he appointed Karan as his senapati to lead the war against Pandavas after the death Dronacharya. But he knew that the biggest challenge in front of Karan was Arjun. What will happen next?
Krishna believed that not just strength and power, but also intelligence was an essential ingredient for a war-winning recipe. Dronacharya could not believe that Ashwathama had been defeated. He waged a war against all those who had lied to him, which led to the death of Maharaja Draupad and Raja Virat. Find out what happens next.
After witnessing the defeat and death of 21 brothers, Duryodhan goes to Dronancharya and blames him for his defeat. Keshav comes up with a new plan against Karan. Will Pandavas be able to defeat Karan?
Looking at the loss of his family members, especially Abhimanyu, who was killed by Jaidrath, Arjun did not want to fight anymore. But Krishna gave the strength to Arjun and he decided to kill Jaidrath before sunset. This scared Jaidrath and he wanted to flee the battlefield. Find out what happens next.
After the defeat and death of Duryodhan's son Lakshman, by the hands of Abhimanyu, Duryodhan declared war over him. Jaidrath wanted to kill Abhimanyu to take revenge over his humiliation. Tune in to find out what happens to Abhimanyu.
Abhimanyu's bravery and skills astonished everyone. Guru Dronacharya strategized the Chakravyush, the key to which none other than Arjun & Krishna knew about. Tune in to find out if the Chakravyuh grips Abhimanyu.
Dhritarashtra failed to understand why Bheeshma surrendered in front of Shikhandi. He could not figure out that the reason for Bheeshma's death was connected to his birth. Time froze with the fall of Bheeshma. Tune in to find out the scene that unfolded when Bheeshma Pitamah lay on the battlefield.
The war's fire doesn't spare anyone. Kurukshetra was burning with the war's insanity. Bheeshma Pitamah was the Senapati for the Kauravas, but Duryodhan did not trust him. Duryodhan lost his sanity after losing his brothers. He alleged that Bheeshma Pitamah was not performing a Senapati's duties rightfully. Tune in to know how their conversation unfolds.
On the battlefield, on one side the swords were waiting to pierce through their targets and on the other side important lessons on life were being imparted from Parmatma to Atma. Arjun asks Krishna what his duties on the battlefield were. Krishna shows him the path and guides him to move forward in the war. Tune in to know what happens next.
Arjun wanted to leave the battlefield and in those moments Krishna shared the truths of life with him. Through knowledge about Karma, Wisdom, Yoga, and Devotion, Krishna helped Arjun realize that war is the ultimate truth of life. Tune in to find out how Arjun incorporated Krishna's teachings.
The troops were ready on the battlefield. Arjun's morale went down when he saw Bheeshma Pitamah & Guru Dronacharya on the other side of the battlefield. Tune in to find out about the proceedings of the war.
Duryodhan has sleepless nights as he remembers Krishna's words. Bheeshma Pitamah tells Duryodhan how he has lost his intellect and is stuck in Shakuni's plots. Who would be the Senapatis on both sides? Tune in to find out.
Duryodhan was adamant about raging a war. Krishna left the kingdom of Hastinapur disappointed by his unruly behavior. The secret of Karan's birth mother is now revealed. Tune in to find out the storm that this brings in.
Arjun was dear to Krishna in many ways - As a warrior, a relative and a friend. Krishna is perplexed with many questions around the havoc that the war will wreck. He arrives at the kingdom of Hastinapur with a peace proposition. Tune in to find out what happens next.
Krishna discusses his war strategy with Balram. Bheem wants Krishna to guide them through the war and is boiling with rage about the situation. Tune in to find out how the war strategy shapes up.
After defeating Kauravas, Arjun gave up all his divine weapons and went to celebrate Pandava's victory. Raja Virat believed that his son, Uttar, will become a great warrior. But Uttar did not like the praise. Find out what happens next.
Duryodhan knew that only Bheem could have killed Keechak. Duryodhan then joined forces with King Shusharma, who had lost multiple fights with Virat and he agreed to attack Virat with Duryodhan. What happens next? Tune in to find out.
Raja Virat was in an unusual predicament. Even after being the King he did not have power in the kingdom. The actual power was held by Keechak. When Keechak was not there, he hired the Pandavas to work in the palace in disguise. Problems started when Keechak noticed Draupadi. Find out what happens next.
After spending 12 years in exile, increasing their strength and coming over all challenges, the Pandavas were left with one last challenge of intelligence. When Pandavas tried to drink water from a river without answering the questions posed by Yaksha, they fell unconscious. Find out what happens next.
As Pandavas gained more and more strength, their egos also boosted. This was not hidden from Krishna. After shattering Bheem's ego, he asked Hanuman to do the same with Arjun. Stay tuned to find out if Hanuman was successful in doing so.
Duryodhan found Jaidrath after many years of searching, he felt sad and angry at the plight of Jaidrath and vowed to take revenge from the Pandavas. Karan had already decided to kill Arjun. Krishna knew that Karan was born with a Kavaj Kundal which worried him. Tune in to find out what happens.
Jaidrath, Dushla's husband, left for a swayamvar and on his way saw Draupadi waiting alone for her husbands. Seeing her alone, Jaidrath stopped and started admiring her beauty and then tried kidnapping her. Were the Pandavas able to save her in time? Tune in to find out.
After negotiating with Hanuman, Bheem finally got sahasradal kamal for Draupadi. Meanwhile, while searching for Bheem, Pandavas reached Gandhmadhan where they met Arjun while he was returning from Inderlonk. At the same time, Maheshi Durvasa with all his followers reached Hastinapur. Tune in to know how the story proceeds.
Tough times always teach a lesson, like when Arjun, during exile, gained Pashupat from Shiva and reached Inderlok and gained more powers there. On their teerth yatra, they met Balram and Krishna and they reached sabudhrika ashram. This was the first time they could forget about there bad days and look at the brighter side of things.
Duryodhan knew that after Pandavas return from their exile, there will be a war. During the exile, the Pandavas gained the strength and the power that actually helped them defeat Duryodhan. This is the story of how Pandavas steadily increased their strength. Stay tuned to know more.
Even after sending the Pandavas in exile, Duryodhan wasn't at peace. He was always insecure about Dhritarashtra developing a soft corner for the Pandavas. Tune in to find out how his restlessness plays out.
In order to end the dispute between the Pandavas and Kauravas, Dhritarashtra came to a strange conclusion. He split the kingdom between Yudhishthir & Duryodhan. The Kauravas got Hastinapur and Pandavas were left with barren Khandavprastha, which later came to be known as Indraprastha. What led the Pandavas to wander around a dangerous forest? Tune in to find out.
Draupadi symbolized every woman's hardships. While juggling with keeping all 5 husbands happy, Draupadi still held on to her struggle. Her hardships began the very same day when the Pandavas took her to meet their mother, Kunti. How was the equation between Kunti and Draupadi? Tune in to find out.
Despite being Panchaal naresh Dhrupada's daughter, wife of the Pandavas, the ace warrior Dhrishtadyumna's sister, Krishna's friend - Draupadi was always alone in her struggles. Many events of the Mahabharat revolved around her. With a million questions in her mind, she meets her dear friend Krishna, for some clarity.
Krishna was worried that if Pandavas did not reach Kampilya in time, Duryodhan might win the hand of Draupadi but the Pandavas reached Kampilya and took residence in a kumhar's house. Find out what happens next.
While looking for the perfect groom for Panchali, Drupada sends a special invite for Krishna. He does not want to get married to Panchaali, but he secretly invites the Pandavas to Panchaal's capital, Kampilya. Tune in to know what happened at the Swayamwar.
Bakasur was feeding on innocents under the garb of protecting the region. Bheem takes on the responsibility of ending Bakasura's menace. Tune in to find out about the conversation between Krishna and Balram, how Bheem tackles Bakasura and more.
In order to respect Hidimba's emotions, Bheem got married to her and had a son named Ghatotkacha. While looking for the Pandavas, Maharishi Vyas lands up in the Hidimba Van. He is warned of the dangers of Hidimba. Maharishi Vyas hears a child laughing in a cave nearby and is instantly pulled towards it. Tune in to find out what happens next.
Dronacharaya was not just a Guru anymore. He was also the fortune maker of Hastinapur's kingdom. Bheeshma regrets giving the throne to Dhritarashtra. The kingdom would end in ruins if Dhritarashta held the throne for any longer. Tune in to find out what happens further.
A small incident brought Guru Dronacharya to the kingdom of Hastinapur and transformed him into a Maha Guru. When Kauravas & Pandavas were young, they wanted a Guru to guide them through the tricks and trades of the kingdom and battlefield. Guru Dronacharya and his skills found a place in young Arjun's heart. Tune in to find out what this inspiration led to.
Raja Draupad gave half of his kingdon to Dronacharya but wanted to get his lost respect back because of which he wanted a son who could carry forward his revenge. Will Draupad be able to get back his lost kingdom? Tune in to find out.
Pandavas were able to capture Raja Draupad and this enhanced Duryodhan's hatred for Pandavas as Duryodhan and Karan wanted to do this for their Guru. Tune in to listen to how Guru Dhronacharya takes his revenge from Raja Draupad.
Guru Dhronacharya was insulted by childhood friend Raja Dhropat and from that day he was in search of someone who could take his revenge from Raja Dropat. Karn and Dhropat decide to do this for their guru as Guru Dakshina. Will they achieve what they had set out to do?
Guru Dhronacharya was very upset the moment Karan challenged Arjun in the competition because he was afraid that his best student Arjun would get defeated. Would Arjun accept Karna's challenge and who would win this competition?
Guru Dhronacharya organized a competition to decide which prince would be a successor to the throne of Hastinapur. Kunti was worried about her first son Karan whereas Dhritrashtra wanted his son Duryodhan to win so that the crowd could voice his name as the heir. Tune in to know who wins the competition.
Radha is reluctant to send her son Karan to Hastinapur as she feels she will not be able to live away from him. Adhirath convinces her by saying that Karan is a fighter and Guru Drona's teachings will convert him into the greatest warrior. Will Karana be able to continue his journey to become a great warrior?Tune in to find out.
Pandavas were responsible for their problems as they had agreed to gamble and that resulted in them being forced to wander in the forests. But their eldest brother Karan was fighting his war of identity. Will he ever be able to digest the reality? Tune in to listen to his story.
Kunti was worried about her first son, Karan who was far away from her in Champanagiri with Radha. The day Karan got to know about his birth mother, he was disturbed and took a while to accept the scenario. Did Karan finally meet his birth mother? Tune in to find out.
Bheem had a very high level of tolerance since childhood and this is what prevented him from showing his hatred for the Kauravas. Duryodhan feared Bheem the most and that is why they tried to kill him before other brothers but this coward act could not be hidden from anyone. Tune in to listen to the impact of this act on Kauravas.
Kunti had always shared her learnings with her sons making them wiser and giving them the strength to face hard times whereas Duryodhan and Shakuni had been planting seeds of hatred for a long time. Will Pandava's wisdom win against the hatred of Kaurava's? Tune in to find out
In this episode, we hear young Durdhoyan talking about the relationship between the Kauravas and Pandavas. We understand how we reap what we've sown. Tune in to know what happens after the mal yuddh between the Kauravas and Pandavas.