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Ek Aur Mahabharat
''Ek Aur Mahabharat'' (''English language translation'': One More Mahabharat) is an Indian television series based on the Mahabharata directed by Dr. Chandraprakash Dwivedi It was telecast on Zee TV in 1997 while Dwivedi was the channel's programming head, but was terminated after 14 episodes. Cast * Krishna - Suraj Chaddha *Draupadi - Ashwini Kalsekar *Karn - Samar Jai Singh * Vrushali - Rajeshwari Sachdev * Bheeshm - Surendra Pal * Ganga - Prabha Sinha * Dhritrashtra - S. P. Dubey / Rajendra Gupta *Sanjay - Ishaan Trivedi / Lalit Parimoo * Dronachary - Jairoop Jeevan *Yudhisthir - Virendra Singh *Bheem - * Arjun - Narendra Jha *Duryodhan - Shrivallabh Vyas *Shakuni - Prakash Dwivedi * Shon (Karn's Younger Brother) - Bakul Thakkar *Vidur - Virendra Saxena/ Lalit Tiwari * Dushashan - Ravi Jhankal *Kripacharya - Chand Dhar *Drupad - Mithilesh Chaturvedi *Adhirath - Rajendra Gupta *Ashwatthama - Ashok Lokhande * Ambalika - Asha Sharma *Gandhari - Meenal Karpe * Radha Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chandraprakash Dwivedi
Dr. Chandraprakash Dwivedi is an Indian actor, film director and screenwriter, who is best known for directing the 1991 television epic ''Chanakya'' in which he also played the title role of the political strategist Chanakya and an inspiration for millions. He has also directed the 1996 television series '' Mrityunjay'' which is based on the life of Karna, one of the main characters of the epic Mahabharata, and he won a ''Screen Videocon Best Director'' award for the same. His other major work is the 2003 film '' Pinjar'', a tragic love story set amidst the Hindu-Muslim tensions during the Partition of India, based on Amrita Pritam's novel of the same name. He also wrote and directed Akshay Kumar starrer Samrat Prithviraj (2022). Career Dr. Dwivedi is a qualified medical professional who gave up his profession because of a deep interest in Indian literature, and began working in theatre instead.From 1990 to 1992, he wrote, directed and acted in the TV serial Chanakya, which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sanjaya
Sanjaya or Sanjay (Sanskrit: सञ्जय, meaning "victory") or Sanjaya Gavalgana is an advisor from the ancient Indian Hindu war epic ''Mahābhārata''. In ''Mahabharata''—An ancient story of a war between the Pandavas and the Kauravas—the blind monarch, king Dhritarashtra is the father of the principals of the Kaurava side. Sanjaya, son of charioteer Gavalgana, is Dhritarashtra's advisor and also his charioteer. Sanjaya was a disciple of sage Vyasa, Krishna Dwaipayana Veda Vyasa and was immensely devoted to his master, King Dhritarashtra. Sanjaya — who has the gift of seeing events at a distance (divya-drishti) right in front of him, granted by the sage Vyasa — narrates to Dhritarashtra the action in the climactic battle of Kurukshetra, which includes the ''Bhagavad Gita''. Role in the Mahabharata As a messenger Before this great war broke out, Sanjaya had gone to Yudhishtira as the Ambassador of Kauravas to negotiate on behalf of them. Gift of Divine Vision ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Virendra Saxena
Virendra Saxena (born 23 November 1951) is an Indian actor who works in Hindi theatre, film, and television. He is an alumnus of the National School of Drama. Saxena is known for his character roles as well as his unique voice. He has acted in more than 80 Indian films and a few English-language films such as ''White Rainbow'', '' Cotton Mary'' and '' In Custody''. Prominent TV serials he has acted in include '' Ajnabi'' and '' Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin''. Filmography Films *''Massey Sahib'' (1985) *'' Khamosh'' (1985) *'' Tamas'' (1986) *'' Aashiqui'' (1990) *''Narasimha'' (1991) *'' Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin'' (1991) *'' Vishnu-Devaa'' (1991) *''Dharavi'' (1992) *''Karamati Coat'' (1993) *'' Angaar'' (1992) *''Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda'' (1993) *'' Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa'' (1993) *'' Damini'' (1993) *'' Aaina'' (1993) *''Tejasvini'' (1994) *'' Tarpan'' (1994) *'' In Custody'' (1994) *''Amravati ki kathiya''(1994) *''Naaraaz'' (1994) *''English, August'' (1994) *'' Ram'' (1996) *''Tunnu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vidur
Vidura ( Sanskrit: विदुर, lit. ''skilled'', ''intelligent'' or ''wise''), also known as Kshatri, plays a key role in the Hindu epic '' Mahabharata''. He is described as the prime minister of the Kuru kingdom and is the paternal uncle of both the Pandavas and the Kauravas. Legend Mandavya's Curse The sage Mandavya cursed Yama that he would be born as a maid's son for getting him impaled without a valid reason. He was born in the mortal world as Vidura. Birth and early life Vidura was born through Niyoga between the sage Vyasa and Parishrami, a handmaiden to the queens Ambika and Ambalika. Ambika first mated with Vyasa but kept her eyes closed during their love making because his appearance and power frightened her. Because of this cowardice and disrespect she gave birth to the blind Dhritarashtra. Later her sister Ambalika mated with Vyasa, and knew to keep her eyes open. But she was pale with fear during the love making, and so gave birth to the albino ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adhiratha
The ''Mahabharata'' is one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India; it was composed by the sage Vyasa. The most important characters of ''Mahabharata'' can be said to include: Krishna; the Pandavas Yudhishthira, Bhima, Arjuna, Nakula and Sahadeva, along with their wife Draupadi; and the Kauravas (who were a hundred brothers), led by the eldest brother, Duryodhana. The most important other characters include Bhishma, Karna, Dronacharya, Shakuni, Dhritrashtra, Gandhari and Kunti. Some pivotal additional characters include Balarama, Subhadra, Vidura, Abhimanyu, Kripacharya, Pandu, Satyavati, Ashwatthama, and Amba. Deities who play a significant role in the epic include Vishnu, Brahma, Shiva, Ganga, Indra, Surya and Yama. This list mentions notable characters and may also contain characters appearing in regional stories and folklores related to ''Mahabharata''. A Abhimanyu Abhimanyu was the son of third Pandava prince Arjuna and Yadava princess Subhadra. He was a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prakash Dwivedi
Prakash Dwivedi is an Indian politician and a member of 17th Legislative Assembly, Uttar Pradesh of India. He represents the ‘Banda Sadar’ constituency in Banda district of Uttar Pradesh. His father's name is Ramyash Dwivedi (nanna). Political career Prakash Dwivedi has got 83169 votes whereas Madhusudan Kushwaha has got 50341 votes. Vivek Kumar Singh, member of Indian National Congress received 32223 votes and got third position in Uttar Pradesh Pradesh assembly elections 2017. Total 165733 voters have used their voting rights to cast their votes for Bharatiya Janata Party, Bahujan Samaj Party and Indian National Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party is winner by 32828 votes in UP assembly elections 2017 from seat of Uttar Pradesh. Prakash Dwivedi contested Uttar Pradesh Assembly Election as Bharatiya Janata Party candidate and defeated his close contestant Madhusudan Kushwaha from Bahujan Samaj Party The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) is a national level political par ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shakuni
Shakuni ( sa, शकुनि, , ) plays a key role in the Hindu epic ''Mahabharata''. He is one of the main antagonists of the Hindu epic ''Mahabharata''. He was the prince of the kingdom of Gandhara when introduced, later becoming its king after the death of his father, Subala. He was the brother of Gandhari and the maternal uncle of the Kauravas. Portrayed as intelligent, crafty and devious, Shakuni supported his nephews, particularly the eldest, Duryodhana, in plotting against their cousinsthe Pandavas. It was Shakuni who played the game of dice against Yudhishthira, one of the seminal events in the epic. He was a master of manipulating the game using loaded dice, which caused the exile of the Pandavas and the consolidation of the power of the Kauravas. During the Kurukshetra War, Shakuni was killed by the youngest Pandava, Sahadeva. Etymology and epithets The Sanskrit word "Shakuni" means 'a large bird'. In the epic, Shakuni has been referred to by many names. Shakuni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shrivallabh Vyas
Shri Vallabh Vyas was an Indian film and television actor. He was known for films including '' Sarfarosh'' (1999), '' Lagaan'' (2001), '' Abhay'' (2001), '' Aan: Men at Work'' (2004), '' Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero'' (2005), '' Sankat City'' (2009) and theater works such as ''Virasat'' (1985). Personal life On 13 October 2008 Vyas suffered a paralytic attack while shooting for a film. Due to the financial issues, his family moved from Jaisalmer to Jaipur for his treatment. According to his wife Shobha, the Cine and TV Artists Association (CINTAA) did not support him financially, despite the fact that the association had set up a trust for the actors who are suffering from losses. Actor Arun Bali, a member of CINTAA, had provided an amount of and Gajendra Chauhan Gajendra Singh Chauhan known professionally as Gajendra Chauhan, is a former television actor known for his work on Indian television, especially his portrayal of Yudhishthira in the historic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Duryodhana
Duryodhana ( sa, दुर्योधन, ) also known as Suyodhana, is the primary antagonist in the Hindu epic ''Mahabharata.'' He was the eldest of the Kauravas, the hundred sons of the blind king Dhritarashtra and his queen Gandhari. Being the first-born son of the blind king, he was the crown prince of the Kuru Kingdom and its capital of Hastinapura, often forced into ceding the title to his cousin Yudhishthira, who was older than him. Karna was the prince's closest friend. Notably, Duryodhana, with significant assistance from Karna, performs the Vaishnava Yagna when the Pandavas are in exile. Duryodhana used his greater skill in wielding the mace to defeat his opponents. He was also an extremely courageous warrior and was said to be a good ruler. Duryodhana's greed and arrogance were the two qualities said to have led to his downfall in the Mahabharata. Etymology The Sanskrit word, ''Duryodhana'' means "invincible" in battle. Birth When Gandhari's pregnancy continu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Narendra Jha
Narendra Jha (21 January 1964 14 March 2018) was an Indian actor. He was known for his work in Bollywood productions; his most noted films being ''Haider'', '' Raees'', '' Ghayal Once Again'', '' Hamari Adhuri Kahani'', ''Mohenjodaro'', '' Shorgul'', ''My Father Iqbal'', '' Force 2'', ''Kaabil'', ''2016 The End'' and Doordarshan's ''Shanti''. He last appeared in the action film Race 3. He is known for playing antagonist roles in mythological serials like Ravana and Arjuna. Career Narendra Jha had studied ancient history for his post-graduation in JNU where he also prepared for civil services, according to a blog written by journalist and writer Avijit Ghosh (Cinema Bhojpuri, 40 Retakes), who was his junior at the central university. As a child, Jha used to act in village plays in Madhubani, the blog says. But his professional journey as an actor began in 1992 when he enrolled in SRCC acting diploma course. When he came to Mumbai, he was flooded with modeling offers and he beca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arjuna
Arjuna (Sanskrit: अर्जुन, ), also known as Partha and Dhananjaya, is a character in several ancient Hindu texts, and specifically one of the major characters of the Indian epic Mahabharata. In the epic, he is the third among Pandavas, the five sons of Pandu. The family formed part of the royal line of the Kuru Kingdom. In the Mahabharata War, Arjuna was a key warrior from the Pandava side and slew many warriors including Karna and Bhisma. Before the beginning of the war, his mentor, Krishna, gave him the supreme knowledge of Bhagavad Gita to overcome his moral dilemmas. Arjuna was born when Indra, the god of rain, blessed Kunti and Pandu with a son. From childhood, Arjuna was a brilliant student and was favoured by his beloved teacher, Drona. Arjuna is depicted as a skilled archer, winning the hands of Draupadi, who married the five brothers because of Kunti's misunderstanding and Mahadeva boons. Arjuna is twice exiled, first for breaking a pact with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bheema
In Hindu epic Mahabharata, Bhima ( sa, भीम, ) is the second among the five Pandavas. The ''Mahabharata'' relates many events that portray the might of Bhima. Bhima was born when Vayu, the wind god, granted a son to Kunti and Pandu. After the death of Pandu and Madri, Kunti with her sons stayed in Hastinapura. From his childhood, Bhima had a rivalry with his cousins Kauravas, especially Duryodhana. Duryodhana and his uncle, Shakuni, tried to kill Bhima multiple times. One was by poisoning and throwing Bhima into a river. Bhima was rescued by Nāgas and was given a drink which made him very strong and immune to all venom. After the event of Lakshagriha, the Pandavas and their mother decided to hide from Hastinapura. During this period Bhima slew many Rakshasa including Bakasura and Hidimba. Bhima had three wives Hidimbi, the Rakshasi sister of Hidimba, Draupadi, who was married to five Pandavas because of Kunti's misunderstanding, and Valandhara, a princess of Kashi K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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