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Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki
''Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki'' is an Indian mythological television drama series on 9X based on the Sanskrit epic ''Mahabharata''. It aired from 7 July 2008 to 6 November 2008. The series was produced by Ekta Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor under their banner Balaji Telefilms. Plot It's a dynastic struggle for the throne of Hastinapur, the kingdom ruled by the Kuru clan. The two branches of the family that participate in the struggle are the Kauravas and the Pandavas. Although the Kauravas are the senior branch of the family, Duryodhan, the eldest Kaurava, is younger than Yudhishthira, the eldest Pandav. The seeds of the climactic battle of Kurukshetra were laid in the boyhood days of the Kauravas and Pandavas, when Shakuni, the maternal uncle of the Kauravas poisoned the mind of Duryodhana. This series ends before the Kurukshetra war actually occurs. Cast Main * Mrunal Jain as Krishna * Hiten Tejwani as Karna * Ronit Roy as Bhishma * Anita Hassanandani as Draup ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vikas Gupta (producer)
Vikas Gupta (born 7 May 1988) is an Indian television producer, creative director, screenwriter and host. He is known for participating in '' Bigg Boss 11'', '' Bigg Boss 14'' and hosting '' MTV Ace of Space''. Life Gupta was born on 7 May 1988. He hails from Dehradun. His brother, Siddharth Gupta, is an actor as well as a model. In June 2020, Gupta came out as bisexual in an Instagram post. Gupta is also one of the directors of an NGO called ''Lost Boy Welfare Association'' that helps poor children. Career Gupta started working at the age of 17 in Balaji Telefilms as an actor He was the creative head of Ekta Kapoor’s Balaji Telefilms for shows like '' Mahabharat'', ''Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi'', '' Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil'' and '' Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya''. Later, he started his own production studio ''Lost Boy Productions'' which has created popular television series like '' Gumrah: End of Innocence'', ''Warrior High'', '' Kaisi Yeh Yaariaan'', ''V The Serial'', '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaurava
''Kaurava'' is a Sanskrit term which refers to descendants of Kuru, a legendary king of India who is the ancestor of many of the characters of the epic ''Mahabharata''. Usually, the term is used for the 100 sons of King Dhritarashtra and his wife Gandhari. Duryodhana, Dushasana, Vikarna and Chitrasena are the most popular among the brothers. They also had a sister named Dussala and a half-brother named Yuyutsu. Etymology The term ''Kauravas'' is used in the ''Mahabharata'' with two meanings , *The wider meaning is used to represent all the descendants of Kuru. This meaning, which includes the Pandava brothers, is often used in the earlier parts of popular renditions of the ''Mahabharata''. *The narrower but more common meaning is used to represent the elder line of the descendants of Kuru. This restricts it to the children of King Dhritarashtra, excluding the children of his younger brother, Pandu, whose children form the Pandava line. The rest of this article deals ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Draupadi
Draupadi (), also referred to as Krishnā, Panchali and Yajnaseni, is the central heroine of the Indian epic poetry, ancient Indian epic ''Mahabharata''. In the epic, she is the princess of Panchala Kingdom, who later becomes the empress of Kuru kingdom, Kuru Kingdom. She is the Polyandry, common wife of the five Pandava brothers—Yudhishthira, Bhima, Arjuna, Nakula, and Sahadeva—and is renowned for her beauty, courage, devotion, intelligence and rhetorical skills. She is also described as ''sakhi''—a close friend—of the god Krishna. Draupadi, along with her twin brother Dhrishtadyumna, emerges fully grown from a ''yajna'' (fire sacrifice) organized by King Drupada of Panchala. Draupadi’s marriage is determined through a ''svayamvara'' (self-choice ceremony), structured as an archery contest of great difficulty. Arjuna succeeds in the challenge and wins her hand. However, their mother, Kunti, unknowingly instructs her sons to share whatever they had brought home, resu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anita Hassanandani
Natasha Hassanandani (born 14 April 1981), professionally known as Anita Hassanandani, is an Indian actress who predominantly works in Hindi and Telugu films and Hindi television. She made her acting debut in the television series '' Idhar Udhar'' (1998) and had her film debut with the Telugu film ''Nuvvu Nenu'' (2001), a commercial success. Hassanandani is recognised for her portrayal of Anjali Salve Nanda in ''Kkavyanjali'', Sanchi Virani in ''Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi'', Shagun Arora Raghav in ''Yeh Hai Mohabbatein'' and Vishakha in '' Naagin 3''. Early life Hassanandani was born as Natasha Hassanandani, into a Sindhi Hindu family in Bombay (now Mumbai) on 14 April 1981. Career Debut and success in South Indian films (1998-2004) Hassanandani made her acting debut with the television series '' Idhar Udhar'' in 1998, where she played Anushka. It was followed by a special appearance in the Hindi film '' Taal'', in 1999. In 2000, she appeared in the series ''Hare Ka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhishma
Bhishma (), also known as Pitamaha, Gangaputra, and Devavrata, is a central figure in the Hindu epic Mahabharata. He was a statesman and military commander of the ancient Kuru Kingdom. Renowned for his wisdom, valor, and unwavering principles, Bhishma served as the supreme commander of the Kaurava forces during the Kurukshetra War. Born to King Shantanu and the river goddess Ganga, he was originally named Devavrata. He was designated the heir-apparent to the throne. However, he renounced his claim and took a vow of lifelong celibacy to facilitate his father's marriage to Satyavati. This unparalleled sacrifice earned him the title Bhishma, meaning "the one who undertakes a severe vow," and he was blessed with ''Ichcha Mrityu''—the boon of choosing his time of death. Bhishma's life after his vow was marked by unwavering loyalty to the Kuru dynasty. He served as the chief advisor and regent to successive rulers of Hastinapura, including his stepbrothers Chitrangada and Vi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ronit Roy
Ronit Bose Roy (born 11 October 1965) is an Indian actor who works primarily in Hindi television and films and Bengali films. One of the highest paid television actor in India, he has earned numerous accolades including a Filmfare Award, five ITA Awards, and six Indian Telly Awards. Early life and background Roy was born on 11 October 1965 in Nagpur, Maharashtra in a Bengali family. He is the eldest son of a businessman, Brotin Bose Roy and Dolly Roy. His younger brother, Rohit Roy is also a TV and a film actor. Ronit Roy spent his childhood in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. He received primary education from Ankur School, Ahmedabad. After his schooling, Roy pursued hotel management. After completing his studies, he moved to Mumbai and stayed at the residence of filmmaker Subhash Ghai. While Roy was keen to work in the film industry, Subhash Ghai persuaded him, not to pursue it due to the difficulties associated with it. Ronit worked as a management trainee at Mumbai's Sea Rock Hot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karna
Karna (Sanskrit: कर्ण, IAST: ''Karṇa''), also known as Vasusena, Anga-Raja, Sutaputra and Radheya, is one of the major characters in the Hindu epic ''Mahābhārata''. He is the son of Surya (the Sun deity) and princess Kunti (later the Pandava queen). Kunti was granted the boon to bear a child with desired divine qualities from the gods and without much knowledge, Kunti invoked the sun god to confirm it if it was true indeed. Karna was secretly born to an unmarried Kunti in her teenage years, and fearing outrage and backlash from society over her premarital pregnancy, Kunti had to abandon the newly born Karna adrift in a basket on the Ganges. The basket is discovered floating on the Ganges River. He is adopted and raised by foster ''Suta'' parents named Radha and Adhiratha Nandana of the charioteer and poet profession working for king Dhritarashtra. Karna grows up to be an accomplished warrior of extraordinary abilities, a gifted speaker and becomes a loyal friend of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiten Tejwani
Hiten Tejwani is an Indian television actor known for his work in several fictional shows. Early life and family Hiten Tejwani was born into a Sindhi Hindu family. Hiten Tejwani married his '' Kutumb'' and ''Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi'' co-star Gauri Pradhan on 29 April 2004. The couple became parents to twins, son Nevaan and daughter Katya on 11 November 2009. In an interview, he revealed that he had been married once before, but went through a painful divorce in 2001. Career Tejwani played a role in Ekta Kapoor's serial '' Ghar Ek Mandir'', which was aired on Sony TV. This was followed by appearances in Kapoor's soaps '' Kabhii Sautan Kabhii Sahelii'' on Metro Gold, '' Kaahin Kissii Roz'' on Star Plus, and '' Kutumb'' on Sony TV with Gauri Pradhan. He appeared again with Pradhan in the second season of '' Kutumb'', and Kapoor took the same couple in her show ''Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi''. When '' Kutumb'' ended, he was offered the role of Karan Virani in Ka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Krishna
Krishna (; Sanskrit language, Sanskrit: कृष्ण, ) is a major deity in Hinduism. He is worshipped as the eighth avatar of Vishnu and also as the Supreme God (Hinduism), Supreme God in his own right. He is the god of protection, compassion, tenderness, and love; and is widely revered among Hindu divinities. Krishna's birthday is celebrated every year by Hindus on Krishna Janmashtami according to the lunisolar calendar, lunisolar Hindu calendar, which falls in late August or early September of the Gregorian calendar. The anecdotes and narratives of Krishna's life are generally titled as ''Krishna Līlā''. He is a central figure in the ''Mahabharata'', the ''Bhagavata Purana'', the ''Brahma Vaivarta Purana,'' and the ''Bhagavad Gita'', and is mentioned in many Hindu philosophy, Hindu philosophical, Hindu theology, theological, and Hindu mythology, mythological texts. They portray him in various perspectives: as a god-child, a prankster, a model lover, a divine hero, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mrunal Jain
Mrunal Jain (born 9 January 1985) is a former Indian television and Bollywood film actor and the co-founder of the Tennis Premier League (TPL), Asia's biggest tennis tournament,. He is best known for his role of Hiten, Sameer and Akash in the television series '' Bandini, Hitler Didi and Uttaran''. Career Mrunal Jain who was an actor in his earlier days quit acting to pursue his passion for business and organizational development. Over the past eight years, he has successfully built a thriving sports ecosystem through the Tennis Premier League, the TPL App, and his tennis academies. He started his career with the role of Krishna in '' Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki''. Later he appeared in '' Bandini'' as Hiten. He also acted in '' Hitler Didi'' as Sameer and '' Looteri Dulhan'' as Abhinav. He played the role of Akash Chatterjee in '' Uttaran'' opposite Tina Dutta. He was last seen playing the role of Raghav Patil in '' Bandhan'' as the lead opposite Chhavi Pandey. Per ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Duryodhana
Duryodhana (, Help:IPA/Sanskrit, [d̪ʊɾjoːd̪ʱən̪ᵊ], ), also known as Suyodhana, is the primary antagonist in the Hindu epic ''Mahabharata.'' He is the eldest of the Kaurava, Kauravas, the hundred sons of King Dhritarashtra and Queen Gandhari (Mahabharata), Gandhari of Kuru dynasty. Born through a miraculous manner, his birth is accompanied by ill-omens. Duryodhana grows up in Hastinapur, Hastinapura and later becomes its crown prince. Driven by innate selfishness, jealousy, and hostility towards his cousins—the five Pandava brothers—Duryodhana frequently plots against them, aided by his principal allies: his trickster uncle Shakuni, his loyal friend Karna, his devoted brother Dushasana and his blind and indulgent father Dhritarashtra. Duryodhana's envy culminates in the infamous dice game, where he humiliates Draupadi, the queen of the Pandavas. This incident provokes Bhima, the second Pandava, to vow that he will one day smash Duryodhana's thigh. Later, with the he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shakuni
Shakuni (, , ) is one of the 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 (Mahabharata), Gandhari and the maternal uncle of the Kauravas. Portrayed as 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. Using his skills of manipulation and foul play, he won the game twice, causing the exile of the Pandavas and the consolidation of the power of the Kauravas. During the Kurukshetra War between the Kauravas and the Pandavas, Shakuni was killed by the youngest Pandava, Sahadeva. Etymology and epithets The Sanskrit word ''Śakuni'' means 'a large bird', often used for denoting a vulture. Other figures with the same name include a Nāga, serpent, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
