Dharmakshetra

Season 1
The Great War is over. Kurukshetra lies barren, sans its great warriors, sans justice. In a post-apocalyptic trial, held in Maharaj Chitragupta's court, the villains, or Kauravas, and the heroes, or Pandavas, are allowed to accuse each other. Dharamkshetra revisits buried questions, giving the characters an opportunity to tell their story, & attempts to question the nature of humanity.
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  1. S1 E1 - Draupadi
    November 18, 2014
    44min
    13+
    Chitragupta calls upon Draupadi - wife of the Pandavas and supposedly the main reason for the epic war, Mahabharata. While she justifies her actions, support and slander come from surprising sides. Was she the real reason for the war or was there more to the story? Will she finally be vilified or vindicated?
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  2. S1 E2 - Shakuni
    December 24, 2014
    45min
    13+
    Intelligent and devious, Shakuni's words never fail to persuade an audience. One of the most pivotal characters of the Mahabharata is put on trial, and everyone seems to have a bone to pick with this fallen king and orphaned son. Shakuni continues to spread his web of words. Who will fall into his trap this time? Or will someone finally see through the charade?
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  3. S1 E3 - Duryodhan
    December 1, 2014
    46min
    13+
    Painted in the color of wickedness, the son of Gandhari and Dhritarashtra has been victorious in the game of luck. But will his luck run out when he is made accountable for his actions? Duryodhana faces Chitragupta and his accusers with valor and confidence. Will his villainy be reprimanded, or will the shocking truth of his journey be finally revealed?
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  4. S1 E4 - Duryodhan II
    December 8, 2014
    45min
    13+
    Painted in the color of wickedness, the son of Gandhari and Dhritarashtra has been victorious in the game of luck. But will his luck run out when he is made accountable for his actions? Duryodhana faces Chitragupta and his accusers with valor and confidence. Will his villainy be reprimanded, or will the shocking truth of his journey be finally revealed?
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  5. S1 E5 - Drona I
    December 14, 2014
    46min
    13+
    The great sage and teacher Drona is called to the stand. His students sit before him, uncomfortable and unsure about the prosecution of their guru. No longer in the classroom, this Acharya must give answers now. But who wants to indict this Guru and why? Skill may not be enough to get you through this test. Will Drona be able to confront the faults of his past or will the lessons come too late?
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  6. S1 E6 - Drona II
    December 21, 2014
    44min
    13+
    The great sage and teacher Drona is called to the stand. His students sit before him, uncomfortable and unsure about the prosecution of their guru. No longer in the classroom, this Acharya must give answers now. But who wants to indict this Guru and why? Skill may not be enough to get you through this test. Will Drona be able to confront the faults of his past or will the lessons come too late?
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  7. S1 E7 - Arjun I
    December 29, 2014
    43min
    13+
    A warrior undeterred from his target, Arjun is subjected to accusations from the most unlikely of sources. The mighty archer faces the first accusation from Mayasura, the creator of the Maya Bhavan. With a goal to exonerate himself, will Arjun be able to handle the surprises that come his way?
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  8. S1 E8 - Arjun II
    January 5, 2015
    43min
    13+
    A warrior undeterred from his target, Arjun is subjected to accusations from the most unlikely of sources. The mighty archer faces the first accusation from Mayasura, the creator of the Maya Bhavan. With a goal to exonerate himself, will Arjun be able to handle the surprises that come his way?
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  9. S1 E9 - Kunti
    January 12, 2015
    45min
    13+
    A woman steeped in controversy, Kunti is called into court. An unwed mother, a widow, and a mother-in-law who got a woman to marry all five of her sons, Kunti was anything but traditional. Will her non-conformist ways get her endless accusations, or will her endless woes make her an object of pity? Can a woman alter the course of history by the upbringing she gives or denies her children?
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  10. S1 E10 - Ashwatthama
    January 19, 2015
    46min
    13+
    As Chitragupta calls upon the immortal and doomed Ashwatthama, the court recalls his long and varied list of heinous crimes. Support for the accused seems lacking, except for his father, Drona. Will Ashwatthama be able to argue his case without any support? Or will his karma finally catch up with him?
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  11. S1 E11 - Bheem I
    January 26, 2015
    45min
    13+
    A formidable and impulsive adversary to every enemy, Bheem is never to be trifled with. But when he is summoned to court, there are many waiting to oppose him. His enemies know of his weaknesses and they use this against him. Will his strength lend itself to his defense or will the giant crumble under the guilt of his deeds?
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  12. S1 E12 - Bheem II
    February 2, 2015
    44min
    13+
    A formidable and impulsive adversary to every enemy, Bheem is never to be trifled with. But when he is summoned to court, there are many waiting to oppose him. His enemies know of his weaknesses and they use this against him. Will his strength lend itself to his defense or will the giant crumble under the guilt of his deeds?
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  13. S1 E13 - Bheeshma I
    February 9, 2015
    44min
    13+
    Bheeshma, the immortal head of the family, is summoned by Chitragupta. An emotional Bheeshma is moved to see his whole family before him, but before he can express his sentiments, accusations are made with astonishing severity. Could the man who sacrificed everything for his family be the reason for their greatest loss? Does the price of loyalty come at the cost of denying truth and justice?
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  14. S1 E14 - Bheeshma II
    February 16, 2015
    44min
    13+
    Bheeshma, the immortal head of the family, is summoned by Chitragupta. An emotional Bheeshma is moved to see his whole family before him, but before he can express his sentiments, accusations are made with astonishing severity. Could the man who sacrificed everything for his family be the reason for their greatest loss? Does the price of loyalty come at the cost of denying truth and justice?
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  15. S1 E15 - Gandhari
    February 23, 2015
    44min
    13+
    A dutiful wife, an adoring mother, and a righteous queen, Gandhari's life wasn't without pain. Even blindfolding herself for her husband was not enough to earn the respect of her family. Ignored, hushed, and blinded by love for her family, Gandhari is a passive accomplice to all the atrocities in the Mahabharata. Will she be able to justify her anger or be blinded by her rage?
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  16. S1 E16 - Dhristadyumna
    March 2, 2015
    45min
    13+
    Between the means and the end, the medium is most often forgotten. Is the medium not equally guilty of the end? The son of fire and Draupadi's brother is put on trial to face only one accusation - that of adharma. Unapologetic in his stance, will the judge see his point or will his solidarity be the end of him?
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  17. S1 E17 - Yudhishthir I
    March 9, 2015
    44min
    13+
    The man with all of life's answers, steps into the docks. Yudhishthir tackles the accusations with ease until an unsuspected accuser makes a dent in his armor of calm. Will his steely composure withstand the pressure or will he disintegrate like his kingdom?
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  18. S1 E18 - Yudhishthir II
    March 16, 2015
    45min
    13+
    The man with all of life's answers, steps into the docks. Yudhishthir tackles the accusations with ease until an unsuspected accuser makes a dent in his armor of calm. Will his steely composure withstand the pressure or will he disintegrate like his kingdom?
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  19. S1 E19 - Dushasan
    March 23, 2015
    44min
    13+
    The virtue of loyalty is a tricky one. Loyalty to a saint, makes you a disciple, but loyalty to a sinner, makes you an accomplice. Dushasan is in court for following his brother's commands blindly. But will his brother come to his defense or did he place his unconditional faith in the wrong people? Are his misdeeds too deliberate to be deemed as mistakes?
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  20. S1 E20 - Dhritrastra
    March 30, 2015
    46min
    13+
    The blinded bias of a king is detrimental to all who cross his path. Unwilling to see reason and sense, this king has many faults to own up to. Unwilling to admit his misjudgment, will his stubbornness lead him into the land of no return? Will the court see through his biases or will they see reason behind the stubbornness?
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  21. S1 E21 - Karan I
    April 6, 2015
    44min
    13+
    A man betrayed by fate, challenged by destiny, and forgotten by family, Karna is a deeply misunderstood warrior. Why did he pick Duryodhana's side when he could have chosen to fight for the Pandavas? Karna and Duryodhana build a case for their friendship, but an unlikely source disputes their camaraderie, with accusations that leave Karna vulnerable. Will Karna be able to fight this battle?
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  22. S1 E22 - Karan II
    April 13, 2015
    44min
    13+
    A man betrayed by fate, challenged by destiny, and forgotten by family, Karna is a deeply misunderstood warrior. Why did he pick Duryodhana's side when he could have chosen to fight for the Pandavas? Karna and Duryodhana build a case of their friendship, but an unlikely source disputes their camaraderie, with accusations that leave Karna vulnerable. Will Karna be able to fight this battle?
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  23. S1 E23 - Nakul - Sahadev
    April 20, 2015
    45min
    13+
    It takes great deal of strength to live in the shadow of your greater siblings and find a way to make your own mark. The youngest Pandavas, Nakul and Sahdev, are called to the stand. Accusations abound from the opposition and the young men have no explanation in their defense. Will someone step up for them or will their follies be too severe for pardon?
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  24. S1 E24 - Vidhur
    April 27, 2015
    45min
    13+
    The grand vizier of the court at Hastinapur is accused by his own clan, paying the price of remaining neutral through the war. Vidur's deeds are rehashed and his intentions questioned. Was he really as indifferent and unbiased as he claimed? Was his (in)action driven by righteousness? Will his voice of reason that was never heard during the war, be finally heard now?
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  25. S1 E25 - Vyas
    May 4, 2015
    45min
    13+
    Everyone is curious to know the reasons Ved Vyas wrote the Mahabharata. Each character wants to know why they have been portrayed the way they have, with some aspects highlighted and others overshadowed. As Ved Vyas explains his inspiration and direction, he reminds them all of the impact the work will have on future generations. Every person gets to plead their case- all except one.
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Audio languages
हिन्दी
Subtitles
English [CC]
Directors
Sachin Kamlakar Khot
Cast
Chandan AnandGaurav WaliaKashmira Irani
Studio
IN10 Media Pvt. Ltd.
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