Episode guide
Mahabharat: Season 1
7 episodes · premiered Sep 15, 2013
Season 1 of the 2013 Mahabharat sets the foundation of the epic by exploring the origins of the Kuru dynasty, Bhishma’s devastating oath, and the early rivalry between the Pandavas and the Kauravas. It focuses on generational curses, complex sacrifices, and the political maneuvers that lead to the great war.
- Episode 1: Shantanu Accepts Bhishma as His Son Sep 16, 2013 · 42m The people of Hastinapur are attacked by Rakshasas. Bhishma comes to save the people. Later Shantanu comes to know from Ganga that Bhishma is his son and accepts him.
- Episode 2: Bhishma Saves Vichitravirya Sep 17, 2013 · 21m Vichitravirya is captured by the King of Panchal, for his misdeeds. Bhishma saves Vichitravirya from the King of Panchal.
- Episode 3: Bhishma defeats King Salva Sep 18, 2013 · 20m Satyavati orders Bhishma to win the three daughters of King of Kashi from their seeming swayamvara, so that they can be married to Vichitravirya.
- Episode 4: Amba Orders Bhishma to Marry Her Sep 19, 2013 · 21m Feeling victimized Amba seeks justice. She orders Bhishma to marry her but he refuses as he has taken an oath. Amba swears that she will take revenge on Bhishma. So, she seeks the help of…
- Episode 5: Ambika and Ambalika give birth to boys Sep 20, 2013 · 20m Vichitravirya dies under mysterious circumstances. Bhishma questions Suryanarayan about Vichitravirya's death and accuses him of destroying his family. Meanwhile, Amba gains the attention…
- Episode 6: Parashurama Fights with Bhishma Sep 23, 2013 · 21m Ambika and Ambalika's sons are named Dhritarashtra and Pandu. Amba returns to Hastinapur and asks Bhishma to choose either marriage or death.
- Episode 7: Amba gets a rebirth as Shikhandini Sep 24, 2013 · 21m The Intense battle between Lord Parashurama and Bhishma continues. Lord Shiva intervenes, on request of Goddess Ganga.