Mahabharat
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Pradeep Rawat dies at 74: Five unforgettable performances that defined his career
Entertainment | Aug 04, 2026, 10:47 PM ISTVeteran actor Pradeep Rawat, who died at 74, left behind a career spanning television, Bollywood and South Indian cinema. From playing Ashwatthama in Mahabharat to the fearsome villain in Ghajini, here are five performances that defined his remarkable journey.
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Pradeep Rawat, Mahabharat's Ashwatthama and Ghajini's main villain, dies at 74
Entertainment | Aug 04, 2026, 10:52 PM ISTActor Pradeep Rawat, who portrayed iconic villainous roles across Hindi and South Indian cinema, has passed away at 74. Best known for Ghajini, Lagaan and playing Ashwatthama in Mahabharat, he had reportedly been battling cancer for a long time.
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The Odyssey and Indian epics: Why viewers are finding echoes of the Ramayana and Mahabharata
Entertainment | Jul 18, 2026, 08:02 AM ISTEver since The Odyssey arrived in cinemas on July 17, many Indian viewers have noticed similarities between Christopher Nolan's adaptation and the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. While the stories belong to different cultures, they explore many of the same timeless ideas.
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Did you know Welcome To The Jungle features 3 Mahabharat actors? Marks Pankaj Dheer's final film
Entertainment | Jun 26, 2026, 11:26 PM ISTWelcome to the Jungle has been released in theatres, featuring three actors from the Mahabharat series that aired on Doordarshan.
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Delhi to be renamed 'Indraprastha'? Tracing the national capital's historical links with Mahabharat
Explainers | Feb 25, 2026, 02:44 PM ISTBJP MP Praveen Khandelwal has stated that changing the name of Delhi to Indraprastha will help in reconnecting the national capital with India's ancient civilisational foundation. He has also written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah in this regard.
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Gajendra Chauhan, Mahabharata actor, duped in cyber fraud; Mumbai Police recovers Rs 98,000
TV | Dec 20, 2025, 01:13 PM ISTMahabharata actor Gajendra Chauhan was a victim of online fraud. However, the prompt action of the Mumbai Police helped him recover his Rs 98,000.
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This actress once turned down the iconic role of Draupadi in BR Chopra's Mahabharat
TV | Nov 13, 2025, 08:09 PM ISTRead on to know about the Bollywood actress who was originally cast as Draupadi in BR Chopra's Mahabharat, but decided to choose films over this television serial.
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Which two actors were part of both BR Chopra's Mahabharat and Aamir Khan's Lagaan?
TV | Nov 06, 2025, 07:33 PM ISTFew trivia facts in Indian cinema connect two iconic projects as interestingly as this one BR Chopra’s Mahabharat and Aamir Khan’s Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001). Read further to know about the actors.
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AI-made Mahabharat: Ek Dharmayudh leaves fans stunned after spotting a 'modern bedside table'
Ott | Nov 04, 2025, 10:58 AM ISTAI meets mythology, and chaos follows. JioHotstar’s Mahabharat: Ek Dharmayudh 2025 became a viral sensation after viewers spotted modern furniture in an ancient palace. From memes to outrage, here’s how the internet reacted to the AI blooper everyone’s talking about.
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'Delhi should be renamed Indraprastha': BJP MP urges Centre to restore city's mythological identity
Delhi | Nov 01, 2025, 11:45 PM ISTDelhi is often linked with the ancient name Indraprastha because, according to Indian historical tradition and the Mahabharata, Indraprastha was the capital city established by the Pandavas on the banks of the Yamuna.
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9 Mahabharat actors who died before Karna [Pankaj Dheer]
Entertainment | Oct 15, 2025, 04:22 PM ISTIt is a sad day for Mahabharat fans as another actor from it's cast breathed his last today. Have a look at actors from BR Chopra's mythological show, who are no more.
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7 places from the Mahabharat that you can visit during summer vacation
Fashion | Jun 10, 2025, 01:13 PM ISTMahabharat is an epic that tells the story of the Pandavas and Kauravas. The Bhagavad Gita, a holy book in Hinduism, is a part of the Mahabharat. The epic has mentions of several places, and you can visit some of those even today. Here are some of the places from the Mahabharat that you can visit.
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Aamir Khan makes shocking comments on his ambitious project Mahabharat, says nothing to do after it
Entertainment | Jun 01, 2025, 10:53 AM ISTDuring the promotions of his upcoming film Sitaare Zameen Par, Aamir Khan made a shocking comment on his dream project, Mahabharat.
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Did you know Duryodhan from hit TV show Mahabharat will be seen in Mohanlal's next?
Entertainment | May 30, 2025, 04:56 PM ISTRead further to know about the actor who rose to fame from his role of 'Duryodhan' in the popular television series 'Mahabharat', will now share the screen with South superstar Mohanlal in his upcoming film.
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PM Modi visits Gulf Spic Labour Camp in Kuwait, meets Indian workers | VIDEO
World | Dec 22, 2024, 11:30 AM ISTIn his Kuwait visit, PM Modi went to Gulf Spic Labour Camp. He also met the translator and publisher of Ramayana and Mahabharata in Arabic language. Alnesef, the publisher, said that it was an honour for him to meet the PM. He added that PM Modi signed the books.
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Mahabharata, Mauryas, Marathas: What is Project Udbhav? Know all about Indian Army's initiative
India | May 22, 2024, 04:19 PM ISTThe Indian Army is gearing up for future conflicts by drawing strategic insights from ancient Indian texts like the Vedas, Puranas, and the Mahabharata. Launched in October 2023 by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Project Udbhav aims to explore India’s rich military heritage.
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BR Chopra's 'Mahabharat' returns on TV: When and where to watch this mythological show? Know here
TV | May 08, 2024, 08:48 PM ISTBR Chopra's name is always remembered for Mahabharat. In the 1980s, he gave the hit mythological show which people still like to watch even today.
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Mahabharat fame Nitish Bharadwaj files complaint against his enstranged wife Smita Ghate
Entertainment | Feb 16, 2024, 09:10 AM ISThas written a letter through mail to Bhopal Police Commissioner Hari Narayanchari Mishra complaining against the IAS officer of Madhya Pradesh cadre. Scroll down to know complete details.
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Ramayana, Mahabharata should be included in social sciences textbooks, recommends NCERT panel
Education | Nov 21, 2023, 09:43 PM ISTThe panel's recommendations may now be taken into consideration by the 19-member National Syllabus and Teaching Learning Material Committee (NSTC) notified in July to finalise the curriculum, textbooks and learning material for these classes.
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FACT CHECK: Viral image of PM Modi and Biden with Mahabharata painting in background is fake | CHECK
Fact Check | Sep 14, 2023, 07:01 PM ISTTo verify the image, India TV conducted a Google reverse image search. The search results showed that the painting of the Mahabharata epic is different from the original image of the meeting.