Mahabharat: Season 3
Season 3 of the acclaimed 2013 Mahabharat series focuses on the childhood rivalry between the Kauravas and the Pandavas. It highlights Karna's early martial training, Duryodhan's deep-seated resentment, and the political tensions brewing within the Hastinapur kingdom. The series is based on the Indian legendary epic of the same name and is part of the 2013 drama television series that aired on Star Plus, produced by
Season 3 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 was produced by Swastik Productions Pvt Ltd and broadcast on Star Plus.
- The overarching narrative involves the cauldron of emotions, insecurities, jealousies, and power play that form the epitome of all rivalries.
- Key characters established in the series include Lord Krishna, Arjuna, Draupadi, Karna, and Bhishma Pitamah.
Season overview
Season 3 of the acclaimed 2013 Mahabharat series focuses on the childhood rivalry between the Kauravas and the Pandavas. It highlights Karna's early martial training, Duryodhan's deep-seated resentment, and the political tensions brewing within the Hastinapur kingdom. The series is based on the Indian legendary epic of the same name and is part of the 2013 drama television series that aired on Star Plus, produced by Swastik Productions. The broader series 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, and explores the cauldron of emotions, insecurities, jealousies, and power play leading toward the mother of all wars.
Episode Guide
Season 3 Progress Shield
Karna impresses Bhishma
Oct 23, 2013 · 23 min
Seeing Karna's chariot skills and archery, Bhishma awards him with hundred gold coins. Bhishma tells Sushena to send Karna to Magadh to learn archery, as only Kshatriyas are allowe
Shakuni lies to Dhritarashtra
Oct 24, 2013 · 23 min
Vidura informs Dhritarashtra about Duryodhan's incident with the fishermen. Shakuni lies to Dhritarashtra that the fishermen attacked Duryodhan and wounded him. Dhritarashtra gets
Satyavati wants Pandu to return
Oct 25, 2013 · 23 min
Bhagirathi blames Satyavati for the downfall of Hastinapur. To rectify her mistake, she sets out for the forest to convince Pandu to return. All this while, Shakuni continues to pr
The cursed Pandu
Oct 28, 2013 · 21 min
Pandu and Madri get intimate causing Pandu's death -- the curse is working. Madri sacrifices her life, believing she was responsible for Pandu's death. Satyavati takes Kunti and he
Who will be the next king?
Oct 29, 2013 · 22 min
Satyavati asks Vidur to make Yudhishtir, the next ruler of Hastinapur. Meanwhile, Dhritarashtra decides to make Duryodhan his successor. Bhishma asks Shakuni to tell Dhritarashtra
Kunti, sons arrive at Hastinapur
Oct 30, 2013 · 22 min
Kunti and her sons arrive at Hastinapur. Bhishma, Dhritarashtra and Gandhari welcome Kunti and her sons. Kunti informs her sons about Gandhari's sons. Shakuni provokes Duryodhan in
Duryodhan against Bhishma
Oct 31, 2013 · 22 min
Dhritarashtra assures Duryodhan that he will be the next King of Hastinapur. Shakuni shares his plan to throw the Pandavas out of Hastinapur with Duryodhan. Later, Vidura informs B
Training the princes
Nov 1, 2013 · 21 min
As part of their training, Bhishma asks the children to eat without bending their elbows. He suggests to Dhritarashtra that the children be sent to gurukul. The Kauravas continue t
Pandavas, Kauravas keep fighting
Nov 4, 2013 · 21 min
Duryodhan confronts the Pandavas for making his brothers fall from a tree. Duryodhan and Dushyasan attack Bheem. Bhishma stops their fight and punishes them. Kunti asks her sons to
Duryodhan plans to kill Bheem
Nov 5, 2013 · 22 min
As Drona agrees to stay in Hastinapur, Dhritarashtra and Bhishma argue over the fight between the Pandavas and Duryodhan. Meanwhile, Duryodhan and Dushyasan plan to kill Bheem. Sha
Bheem is thrown into a river
Nov 6, 2013 · 21 min
Drona informs Dhritarashtra that he will teach the Pandavas and Kauravas, along with his son, Ashwatthama. But he refuses to teach them in Hastinapur. Shakuni and Duryodhan push Bh
Kunti is delighted to see Bheem
Nov 7, 2013 · 21 min
Shakuni informs Dhritarashtra that Bheem's belongings were found in a tiger's den. Thirteen days after Bheem goes missing, he returns for his own death ceremony. He comes in disgui
Kunti to shift to Kuntibhoj
Nov 8, 2013 · 21 min
Kunti decides to shift to Kuntibhoj. Bhishma tells Dhritarashtra to ensure justice for Kunti and her sons. He also informs him that Drona will teach his sons for 12 years and instr