Mahabharat Episodes
Season 1
King Shantanu's Promise to Ganga
King Bharat of Hastinapur, even after having nine sons, chooses a sage's son Bhumanyu as his successor. A few generations later, King Shantanu's reign weakens due to a promise made to his wife, Ganga.
Ganga's Revelation about a Curse
After revealing about a curse to King Shantanu, Ganga leaves with their eighth son, Devavrat. He finds two newborns and names them as Kripa and Kripi. 16 years later, Ganga returns with Devavrat.
Devavrat's Vow of Celibacy
Devavrat requests King Shantanu to forgive Prince Vanu. Years later, King Shantanu falls for Satyavati. Devavrat accepts her father's condition for King Shantanu and takes a vow of lifelong celibacy.
Devavrat Becomes Bhishma
King Shantanu blesses Devavrat with the title of Bhishma and immortality until he wishes to die. Satyavati gives birth to Chitrangad and Vichitraveer, but King Shantanu feels depressed till the end.
Amba Vows to Destroy Bhishma
Bhishma barges into King Kashya’s daughters ‘swayamvar’ to get them married to Vichitraveer. He defeats Shalvraj and takes Amba, Ambalika and Ambika to Hastinapur. Amba vows to destroy Bhishma.
Pandu Is Crowned the King
Satyavati begs her son Vyas to give Hastinapur its heirs, and thus are born Dhritrashtra, Pandu and Vidura. Their uncle Bhishma imparts education and they return as adults. Pandu is crowned the king.
A Bitter Past Haunts Kunti
Gandhari agrees to marry Dhritarashtra and blindfolds herself. Kunti chooses Pandu as her husband. Sage Durvasa grants a boon to Kunti. A bitter past haunts Kunti on her wedding night.
Shakuni Plots Against Pandu
Pandu captures the neighbouring kingdoms. He brings Princess Madri home and goes to war. Pandu makes Dhritarashtra the king. Dhritarashtra's dream comes true, but Shakuni poisons his mind.
Bhim is Born
Rishi Kindam blesses Kunti and Madri with motherhood. Meanwhile, Pandu accidentally strikes down Rishi Kindam, so he curses Pandu. Pandu decides to go on an exile, where Bhim is born.
Kansa Dethrones Ugrasen
As advised by Jarasandh, Kansa dethrones Ugrasen and confines him to the prison. Soon, Kansa gets Vasudev married to Devaki. But a prophecy compels Kansa to send the newlyweds to the prison.
Devaki’s Eighth Son is Born
Kansa kills Devaki’s babies, but Vasudev takes Devaki’s eighth son to Nanda and brings Nanda’s newborn daughter with him to the prison. Kansa assumes that Devaki has given birth to a girl.
Kanha Kills Putana
On learning about the celebration in Gokul, Kansa sends Putana to kill all the newborns there. After killing all the newborns, Putana kidnaps Kanha and tries to feed him poison. Kanha kills Putana.
Devaki Worries About Kanha
The residents of Nandgaon enjoy Kanha's antics. Devaki worries about Kanha. Malti comes to complain about Kanha to Yashoda, but is shocked to see Kanha already in the house.
Kanha Subdues Kaliya
Kanha jumps into the Yamuna river to retrieve his friend's ball. In the river, Kanha subdues Kaliya and takes a promise from him. Everyone is surprised when Kanha dances over a subdued Kaliya's head.
Kanha and Balram Kill the Demons
Rohini apprises Devaki and Vasudev of Kanha’s mischiefs. Kanha stops the villagers from sending butter to Mathura. Kansa’s demons spread havoc in the village, but Kanha and Balram kill them.
Kanha Lifts Mount Govardhan
Kanha lifts Mount Govardhan on his finger and saves the villagers of Gokul from Lord Indra’s wrath. Kansa requests Akrur to bring Kanha to Mathura. Accordingly, Akrur reaches Gokul to fetch Kanha.
Kanha Kills Kansa
Kanha bids an emotional goodbye to Radha. On reaching Mathura, Kanha helps a hunchbacked woman. Kanha and Balram wrestle Mustik and Chanur. Later, Kanha kills Kansa.
Kunti Returns to Hastinapur
Kanha releases Devaki, Vasudev and Ugrasena from the dungeon. Yashoda is worried about Kanha. Furthermore, Pandu and Madri pass away. Kunti returns to Hastinapur with the Pandavs.
Satyavati leaves Hastinapur
Satyavati leaves Hastinapur following Sage Vyas's request. Dhritarashtra gets worried about losing the throne. Meanwhile, Bhishma decides to send the Pandavs to Kripacharya's gurukul.
Shakuni Encourages Duryodhan
Dhritarashtra summons Kripacharya. Meanwhile, Adhiratha, the foster father of Karna, requests Dhritarashtra to relieve him of his duties. Shakuni encourages Duryodhan to trick the Pandavs.
Duryodhan's Heinous Act
Vidur learns about Duryodhan's heinous act of poisoning Bhim. Meanwhile, Arjun confides in Bhishma. Elsewhere, Krishna and Sudama set out on a journey from Rishi Sandipani's ashram.
Arjun Saves Dronacharya
Shakuni instigates Dhritarashtra against Dronacharya. Arjun saves Dronacharya from a crocodile. Later, Gandhari scolds Shakuni for attempting to manipulate her against Kunti.
Dronacharya's Order for Eklavya
Dronacharya teaches archery to his students. Eklavya, who's learning this on the sly, agrees to obey Dronacharya's order. Later, Shakuni learns that Dhritarashtra is worried about Duryodhan’s future.
Karna Challenges Arjun
The Kauravs and Pandavs return from Dronacharya’s ashram. Later, they compete with each other and display their individual skills. Just then, Karna challenges Arjun, and everyone mocks Karna.
Dronacharya Asks for an Honorarium
In order to avenge his insult, Dronacharya asks his disciples to defeat King Drupad and capture him as an honorarium. The Pandavs succeed in doing so. Later, Parshuram shows Krishna the right path.
