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Mahabharat: Season 12

5 episodes Premiered Mar 11, 2014 Updated Oct 15, 2026

Season 12 of the 2013 Star Plus television series Mahabharat focuses on the conflict surrounding the Rajasuya Yagya and the dramatic events regarding Subhadra's abduction and marriage. The five-episode arc centers on political alliances, Lord Krishna's clever schemes, and the growing tension between Hastinapur and Dwarka. Based on the Indian legendary epic of the same name, the series explores the mother of all wars,

Previously on Mahabharat

Season 12 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ Mahabharat is a 2013 drama and family television series on Star Plus based on the Indian legendary epic of the same name.
  • ⚡ The series explores the mother of all wars, the epitome of all rivalries, and a cauldron of emotions, insecurities, jealousies, and power play.
  • ⚡ The main cast features Saurabh Raj Jain as Lord Krishna, Shaheer Sheikh as Arjuna, Pooja Sharma as Draupadi, Aham Sharma as Karna, and Arav Chowdhary as Bhishma Pitamah.
  • ⚡ The production is based on the Sanskrit epic Mahabharata and was produced by Swastik Pictures.
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Season overview

Season 12 of the 2013 Star Plus television series Mahabharat focuses on the conflict surrounding the Rajasuya Yagya and the dramatic events regarding Subhadra's abduction and marriage. The five-episode arc centers on political alliances, Lord Krishna's clever schemes, and the growing tension between Hastinapur and Dwarka. Based on the Indian legendary epic of the same name, the series explores the mother of all wars, the epitome of all rivalries, and a cauldron of emotions, insecurities, jealousies, and power play. The 2013 drama series is based on the Sanskrit epic Mahabharata and features cast members such as Saurabh Raj Jain as Lord Krishna, Shaheer Sheikh as Arjuna, Pooja Sharma as Draupadi, Aham Sharma as Karna, and Arav Chowdhary as Bhishma Pitamah.

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Season 12 Episodes

Episode Guide

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S12·E1 Mytharc

Krishna tricks Shakuni

Mar 11, 2014 · 22 min

Shakuni is happy as the Pandavas won't be able to perform Rajasuya Yagya because of Arjun. He suggests Duryodhan should learn gadayuddha from Balarama and marry Subhadra. While wor

S12·E2 Core

Subhadra wishes to marry Arjun

Mar 12, 2014 · 22 min

Subhadra informs Kunti that she does not want to marry Duryodhan. Kunti tells Subhadra that her decision might affect the political relationship between Dwarka and Hastinapur. Mean

S12·E3 Core

Subhadra abducts Arjun

Mar 13, 2014 · 22 min

The elders of the Kuru family arrive at Dwarka for Duryodhan and Subhadra's wedding. On reaching, they discover that Subhadra is missing. Later, Krishna explains Subhadra's state o

S12·E4 Core

Arjun and Subhadra get married

Mar 14, 2014 · 22 min

Dhritarashtra warns Krishna that his army will attack Dwarka. Shakuni informs Krishna that the Pandavas will have to support them as they are not independent yet. Krishna asks Dhri

S12·E5 Mytharc

Arjun, Subhadra in Indraprastha

Mar 15, 2014 · 22 min

Balarama orders Arjun to either return to Dwarka or take Subhadra with him to Indraprastha. Draupadi learns that Arjun is returning to Indraprastha with Subhadra. She is sad as Arj

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