Mahabharat: Season 17
Season 17 of the 2013 television series Mahabharat centers on the tense diplomatic build-up leading directly into the Kurukshetra War. Throughout this season, the narrative tracks the ongoing preparations made by the Pandavas as they ready themselves for the impending conflict. A pivotal focal point of the season is Krishna's critical choice regarding which of the opposing armies he will support. Additionally, the se
Season 17 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- The overarching narrative is shaped by intense rivalries, power plays, emotions, insecurities, and jealousies.
- Lord Krishna is among the prominent figures participating in the unfolding events of the epic.
- The character Draupadi holds a central place in the emotional dynamics leading into the conflict.
- The narrative directly sets the stage for the mother of all wars before the onset of the Kurukshetra War.
Season overview
Season 17 of the 2013 television series Mahabharat centers on the tense diplomatic build-up leading directly into the Kurukshetra War. Throughout this season, the narrative tracks the ongoing preparations made by the Pandavas as they ready themselves for the impending conflict. A pivotal focal point of the season is Krishna's critical choice regarding which of the opposing armies he will support. Additionally, the season portrays the emotional final blessings that Draupadi receives from her sons just before the epic conflict officially begins. The series itself was created by Siddharth Kumar Tewary, produced by Swastik Productions, and originally aired on Star Plus from September 16, 2013, to August 16, 2014, with a cast featuring Saurabh Raj Jain, Pooja Sharma, Shaheer Sheikh, Arpit Ranka, and Aham Sharma.
Episode Guide
Season 17 Progress Shield
Pandavas decide to wage war
Apr 26, 2014 · 22 min
The Pandavas decide to wage a war against the Kauravas. However, to cross the Hastinapur gates, they need to go through Bhishma. Bound by his promise to Dhritarashtra, Bhishma orde
Bhishma Fights for Hastinapur
Apr 28, 2014 · 22 min
As the Pandavas leave to prepare for the war, Bhishma informs them that his blessings are with them but he will fight on the Kauravas' side. He also reminds them of the technique t
Abhimanyu's warrior skills
Apr 29, 2014 · 22 min
Shakuni takes Duryodhan and Dushyasan to meet Krishna and Balarama, and asks them for their support. At Dwarka, Abhimanyu showcases his warrior skills by breaking the Chakravyuha.
Duryodhan tries to woo Balarama
Apr 30, 2014 · 22 min
Duryodhan tries to win Balarama's confidence by sharing his sorrows with him. He requests Balarama not to support the Pandavas in the upcoming war. Balarama assures him that Krishn
Arjun goes to Krishna
May 1, 2014 · 22 min
Balarama informs Duryodhan that he will help the person who meets Krishna first. Shakuni tells Duryodhan to approach Krishna before Arjun. Duryodhan sits beside Krishna's head, whi
Arjun wants Krishna on his side
May 2, 2014 · 22 min
Krishna tells Arjun and Duryodhan that he and his army will take two different sides, and asks Arjun to choose between him and his army. Arjun requests Krishna to be with him in th
Draupadi fixes a date for the war
May 3, 2014 · 22 min
Draupadi fixes the date of the war. Yudhishthir conveys the same to the Kuru clan. Krishna tells Shakuni that Bhishma, Dronacharya and Karna will be killed by deception. Meanwhile,
Jaimini predicts the future
May 5, 2014 · 22 min
Maharishi Jaimini informs Dhritarashtra about the destruction of the Kuru clan. He also tells Gandhari that she can only save the life of one son. Who will she choose? Later, Krish
Gandhari advises Duryodhan
May 6, 2014 · 22 min
Dhritarashtra has a nightmare. Vidur warns him that his nightmare might turn into reality. Gandhari asks Duryodhan not to wage war against the Pandavas. She suggests he apologise t
Draupadi's sons seek blessings
May 7, 2014 · 22 min
Prativindhya, Sutasom, Sutakarma, Satanika and Shrudhasena seek their mother Draupadi's blessings. The Pandava brothers are delighted on meeting their sons. Sudeshna informs Draupa
Draupadi takes a decision
May 8, 2014 · 22 min
Krishna asks Draupadi to decide whether to wage war or not. At home, Yudhishthir, Draupadi and their sons share some happy moments together. Seeing her family happy, Draupadi takes
Bhishma guides Dhritarashtra
May 9, 2014 · 22 min
Dhritarashtra wishes to end the war and Bhishma guides him on how it can be achieved. Meanwhile, Shakuni is tense thinking about Krishna. He tries to convince Duryodhan not to wage
The story of Krishna
May 10, 2014 · 22 min
Shakuni advises Duryodhan on how to make the Pandavas compromise. In Virat's kingdom, Subhadra listens to the story of Krishna and Kans, in which Kans jails Devaki and Vasudeva. As