Mahabharat: Season 2
Season 2 of the acclaimed 2013 Mahabharat series focuses on the turbulent foundation of the epic conflict. Spanning twenty episodes, it chronicles Dhritarashtra’s marriage to Gandhari, Pandu’s reign and curse, the birth of the one hundred Kauravas and five Pandavas, and Shakuni’s early conspiracies against the Pandavas.
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Mahabharat is a drama television series based on the Indian legendary epic of the same name.
- The series is a 2013 remake of the 1988 television series of the same name and aired on Star Plus.
- The production company for the series is Swastik Productions, also referred to as Swastik Pictures.
- The series features cast members including Saurabh Raj Jain, Pooja Sharma, Shaheer Sheikh, Arpit Ranka, and Aham Sharma.
Season overview
Season 2 of the acclaimed 2013 Mahabharat series focuses on the turbulent foundation of the epic conflict. Spanning twenty episodes, it chronicles Dhritarashtra’s marriage to Gandhari, Pandu’s reign and curse, the birth of the one hundred Kauravas and five Pandavas, and Shakuni’s early conspiracies against the Pandavas.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
A marriage proposal for Gandhari
Sep 25, 2013 · 20 min
King Subala prepares his army, thinking Bhishma has come to fight them. But Bhishma has come to King Subala with a marriage proposal for Gandhari with Dhritarashtra. This worries K
King Subala fears Shakuni
Sep 26, 2013 · 20 min
Dhritarashtra fights against elephants to show his strength. Later, Vidura meets Dhritarashtra and Pandu; tells them only the righteous prince will be crowned the King of Hastinapu
Shakuni is furious with Subala
Sep 27, 2013 · 21 min
As the marriage preparations begin, Dhritarashtra shares his desire to become King with Pandu. Shakuni becomes furious with King Subala's decision of marrying his daughter, Gandhar
Gandhari takes an oath
Sep 30, 2013 · 21 min
Gandhari is upset on learning about Dhritarashtra. Shakuni calls King Subala a cheat and tries to cancel the wedding, but Gandhari stops him. In her room, Gandhari blows out all la
Dhritarashtra marries Gandhari
Oct 1, 2013 · 22 min
Gandhari takes an oath and blindfolds herself. Dhritarashtra refuses to marry her when he gets to know about her oath. Gandhari explains the reason for her decision and persuades h
Dhritarashtra rejects Gandhari
Oct 2, 2013 · 22 min
Dhritarashtra humiliates Gandhari and orders her to remove her blindfold. She refuses. Enraged, he rejects her as his wife. Later, Bhishma tells Satyavati that Dhritarashtra wants
Vidura: the voice of reason
Oct 3, 2013 · 22 min
Vidura stops Bhishma from handing over the throne to Dhritarashtra. Vidura tells Amba that a blind person cannot be a king. Dhritarashtra is upset on hearing this. He blames Pandu
Pandu becomes King of Hastinapur
Oct 4, 2013 · 23 min
On Bhishma's advice, Pandu becomes the King of Hastinapur. Dhritarashtra accuses Pandu of conspiring against him and taking over the throne. For Gandhari's sake, Shakuni lays a pla
Bhishma advises Satyavati
Oct 7, 2013 · 23 min
Pandu informs Dhritarashtra that he has decided to make him advisor to the King. An enraged Dhritarashtra refuses to accept the post. Later, Bhishma advises Satyavati to get Pandu
Kunti hides her past from Pandu
Oct 8, 2013 · 22 min
Kunti thinks about her past when Suryadev had blessed her with a boy, Karna. Hearing the story, Priyamvada tries to console her. At Kunti's Swayamvar, Kuntibhoj informs the kings t
Vidura welcomes Pandu and Kunti
Oct 9, 2013 · 22 min
Dhritarashtra asks Gandhari not to welcome Pandu and Kunti. Priyamvada asks Kunti to hide her past from Pandu. Radha tells Karna about Pandu and Kunti's arrival in Hastinapur. As V
Shakuni provokes Dhritarashtra
Oct 10, 2013 · 22 min
While Gandhari welcomes Pandu and Kunti to Hastinapur, Shakuni provokes Dhritarashtra against them. Out of guilt, Kunti decides to reveal the truth about her past to Pandu. Karna t
Pandu informs Kunti about the war
Oct 11, 2013 · 23 min
Satyavati tries to stop Pandu from going to war, but he refuses to change his decision. Dhritarashtra suggests that Pandu, being the king, take the lead. Pandu informs Kunti about
Pandu marries Madri
Oct 14, 2013 · 23 min
Vidura informs Satyavati that Pandu has won the war. She makes arrangements to welcome Pandu. She also learns that Pandu is returning to Hastinapur with his second wife, Madri. Kun
Pandu kills Maharishi Kindam
Oct 15, 2013 · 23 min
Dhritarashtra decides to mend his relationship with Gandhari. While hunting, Pandu kills Maharishi Kindam and his wife by mistake. Before dying, Maharishi Kindam curses him. On ret
Pandu steps down from the throne
Oct 16, 2013 · 22 min
As Pandu steps down from his position, Shakuni instigates Dhritarashtra to take his place. Gandhari disapproves of Shakuni's actions but is helpless. Pandu tells Kunti and Madri ab
Kunti bears a son
Oct 17, 2013 · 23 min
Pandu leaves Hastinapur with Kunti and Madri. Dhritarashtra becomes the acting king of Hastinapur. To fulfil Pandu's desire to have a child, Kunti uses Rishi Durvasa’s boon. She be
Gandhari's child shocks everyone
Oct 18, 2013 · 22 min
Vidura informs Dhritarashtra, Satyavati and Bhishma that Kunti has given birth to a son. Dhritarashtra decides to celebrate the occasion. Later, everybody is shocked on seeing what
Kunti gives birth to Bheem
Oct 21, 2013 · 22 min
Satyavati informs Dhritarashtra that Maharishi Vyasa can give life to his children. Maharishi Vyasa transforms the flesh delivered by Gandhari and tells her that she will become th
Gandhari's first child is named Duryodhan
Oct 22, 2013 · 23 min
Extreme weather conditions prevail during the birth of Dhritarashtra's first child and Krupacharya suggests the baby should be sacrificed for the betterment of Hastinapur. But Dhri