archytele The Vault

Mahabharat 2013

Status
Ended
First Aired
September 16, 2013
Last Aired
August 16, 2014
Format
28 seasons · 267 eps
Total Runtime
~89 hours (20 min/ep)
Highest Rated Episode
S1E1 "Shantanu Accepts Bhishma as His Son" (★ 9/10)
Created By
Siddharth Kumar Tewary
Network
StarPlus
Where to Stream
Hulu
Streaming data from JustWatch
★ TMDB users: 8.7/10 from 30 votes TV-14 DramaFamily 28 seasons · 267 eps Ended
Community & Your Rating
★ 8.7/10
Where to watch: Hulu
Get new episode dates in your calendar Sync automatically with Apple, Outlook, or Google Calendar.
📅 Apple / Outlook 📅 Google ⬇ .ics
Advertisement
Quick answer

What is Mahabharat?

Mahabharat is a 2013 drama television series based on the Indian legendary epic of the same name. The series was produced by Swastik Pictures and features actors such as Saurabh Raj Jain, Shaheer Sheikh, Pooja Sharma, Aham Sharma, and Arav Chowdhary.

Type
TV series
Year
2013
Status
Ended
Episodes
267
Runtime
20 minutes
First aired
Sep 16, 2013
Last aired
Aug 16, 2014
Original language
HI
Origin
IN
Networks
StarPlus
Genres
Drama, Family
Updated
Series guide

At a glance

Rating
★ TMDB users: 8.7/10 from 30 votes
Format
28 seasons · 267 episodes
Episode runtime
~20 minutes
Status
Ended
Network
StarPlus
Availability by region

Where to watch in United States

Streaming availability data provided by JustWatch via TMDB. Availability changes by country and date; verify on the provider before subscribing or purchasing.

Planning tool

How long to binge?

Estimate the schedule using 267 episodes and an average 20-minute runtime.

Trailer

Overview

Mahabharat is a 2013 drama television series based on the Indian legendary epic of the same name. The series was produced by Swastik Pictures and features actors such as Saurabh Raj Jain, Shaheer Sheikh, Pooja Sharma, Aham Sharma, and Arav Chowdhary. The producers had creative associations with various individuals including writer Salim Khan, author Devdutt Pattanaik, designer Bhanu Athaiya, music directors Ajay-Atul and Ismail Darbar, action director Ram Shetty, and set designer Omang Kumar. The series aired on Star Plus and is available digitally on Disney+ Hotstar. It originally aired from an unspecified date in September 2013 to an unspecified date in August 2014, and was later re-run on Star Plus in April 2020.

Advertisement

Should you watch it?

“This 2013 drama series brings the legendary Indian epic to life through a grand television production.”

Reasons to watch
  • features an ensemble cast
  • high production values
  • based on classic literature
Keep in mind
  • complex narrative structure

Watch it if you enjoy large-scale historical and mythological storytelling.

The series contains intense dramatic conflict and themes characteristic of ancient epic literature.

Ask the Vault

Ask anything about Mahabharat — answers are spoiler-safe.

Your verdict

Is Mahabharat worth watching?

Cast

Comprehensive Directory

Episode guide

🛡️ SPOILER SHIELD

Spoiler-Safe Browsing Progress

Future titles & recaps blurred. Tap "Reveal" on any item to peek.
Binge Efficiency Engine

Filler vs. Essential Canon

Filter episodes by serialized narrative importance. Skip standalone side quests and streamline your binge.

31%
69%
Mytharc (83): Crucial lore & season climaxes
Core (184): Character development & subplots
Side Quest (0): Standalone / filler
Season 1 · 7 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →
Season 2 · 20 episodes Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →
Season 3 · 13 episodes Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →
Season 4 · 18 episodes Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →
Season 5 · 8 episodes Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →
Season 6 · 5 episodes Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →
Season 7 · 10 episodes Open the complete Season 7 guide & lore primer →
Season 8 · 7 episodes Open the complete Season 8 guide & lore primer →
Season 9 · 7 episodes Open the complete Season 9 guide & lore primer →
Season 10 · 15 episodes Open the complete Season 10 guide & lore primer →
Season 11 · 20 episodes Open the complete Season 11 guide & lore primer →
Season 12 · 5 episodes Open the complete Season 12 guide & lore primer →
Season 13 · 5 episodes Open the complete Season 13 guide & lore primer →
Season 14 · 3 episodes Open the complete Season 14 guide & lore primer →
Season 15 · 13 episodes Open the complete Season 15 guide & lore primer →
Season 16 · 14 episodes Open the complete Season 16 guide & lore primer →
Season 17 · 13 episodes Open the complete Season 17 guide & lore primer →
Season 18 · 6 episodes Open the complete Season 18 guide & lore primer →
Season 19 · 8 episodes Open the complete Season 19 guide & lore primer →
Season 20 · 14 episodes Open the complete Season 20 guide & lore primer →
Season 21 · 4 episodes Open the complete Season 21 guide & lore primer →
Season 22 · 5 episodes Open the complete Season 22 guide & lore primer →
Season 23 · 7 episodes Open the complete Season 23 guide & lore primer →
Season 24 · 4 episodes Open the complete Season 24 guide & lore primer →
Season 25 · 7 episodes Open the complete Season 25 guide & lore primer →
Season 26 · 7 episodes Open the complete Season 26 guide & lore primer →
Season 27 · 19 episodes Open the complete Season 27 guide & lore primer →
Season 28 · 3 episodes Open the complete Season 28 guide & lore primer →
Verified insights

Frequently asked questions

What is Mahabharat based on?

The series is based on the Indian legendary epic of the same name.

Who produced the series?

The show was produced by Swastik Pictures.

Who plays Lord Krishna?

Saurabh Raj Jain portrays Lord Krishna.

Which network aired the show?

Mahabharat aired on Star Plus.

Who was involved in the creative team?

The production featured contributions from writer Salim Khan, author Devdutt Pattanaik, and designer Bhanu Athaiya.

Advertisement

■ Ended / Final Season Complete Renewal tracker

Explore Mahabharat

If you like Mahabharat

See all similar titles →

What viewers say

No comments yet. Be the first to share your take on Mahabharat.