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Bharat Ek Khoj is a 53-episode Indian historical drama based on the book The Discovery of India by Jawaharlal Nehru, that dramatically unfolds the 5000 year history of India from its beginnings to the coming of independence in 1947. The drama was directed, written and produced by Shyam Benegal with cinematographer V. K. Murthy in 1988 for state-owned Doordarshan. Benegal's regular script collaborator Shama Zaidi also co-wrote the script.
Kalpana, a compulsive liar, believes that lying is justified for a good cause. However, trouble comes knocking on her door when she arranges dates for her siblings by lying.
After Suman's father leaves her in the care of another family while he travels abroad, she falls in love with Prem. However, in order to for them to marry, Prem has to prove to Suman's father that he is not the same as his own dad.
Devi is gifted with Extra Sensory Perception (ESP). Her gift comes to light one day while playing tennis with her friend, Sudha, when she has a vision of her sister, Rama, being shot to death by a man in a black raincoat. She telephones Rama, finds she is safe and is relieved. Shortly thereafter Rama disappears, the police are notified, but are unable to find any trace of her. Devi then meets multi-millionaire, Ram Kumar, both fall in love and get married. She moves into his once abandoned and legally disputed bungalow, and that's when she starts having visions again. These visions lead her to a wall that is loosely plastered
Suraj, an honest press reporter, exposes corruption and fights for the common man. Politician J.B. Sinha pretends to serve the people but is actually a ruthless exploiter. When Suraj tries to expose him, Sinha joins hands with terrorist Singha and Inspector Waghmare, who murder Suraj and his wife and disguise it as suicide. Suraj’s sister Puja becomes a reporter in his place and vows to expose the conspiracy. Meanwhile, Sinha plans to seize Gandhi Nagar land for a lucrative deal with Bhandari, using Singha and Waghmare to terrorize and drive out its residents. Puja uncovers the entire plot, but before she can expose it, the three men rape and murder her. Four young men—Shiva, Raja, Mehboob and Neeraj—then decide to destroy the corrupt trio. They carry out their mission knowing they may die, and willingly accept the death penalty after eliminating the three criminals.
A poor but big-hearted man takes orphans into his home. After discovering his scientist father's invisibility device, he rises to the occasion and fights to save his children and all of India from the clutches of a megalomaniac.
When two friends with disabilities are convicted for a crime they did not commit, it becomes a task for them to prove their innocence.
A young engineer, from a small town, moves to Mumbai, with big dreams. As he hugely advances in his career, he gets caught up in the rich and glamorous lifestyle and starts getting changed. After becoming a victim of a conspiracy, he realizes his mistake and tries to redeem himself.
Prem and Nisha meet and fall in love at the wedding of their elder siblings, but their plans to be together are put in jeopardy when Nisha's sister dies, leaving behind a baby.
A convict studies law in prison and becomes a lawyer to seek revenge against the corrupt police officer who framed him on the very day of his marriage.
A man belongs to a middle-class family and is intent on pursuing his career with a music group, despite his dad's disapproval. He is also in love with the lead singer, but she sees him mainly as a friend.
A story of two best friends who love to help the needy, and when a group comes under threat of losing their homes, it's up to Balbir & Anwar to stop the injustice.
Shiva is blessed with magical powers of charming snakes. When he meets Paro from a nearby village, he falls head-over-heels in love with her. She is also attracted to him. But Paro's dad, Choudhry Charanjit Singh is not pleased with this match, and he hires men to subdue and kill Shiva, all in vain. Then Shiva attempts to rescue Paro from a shape-changing snake, and this earns him the wrath of his mate - another shape-changing snake, who will not rest until Shiva is dead. {this is not the actual story of the film}
Shiva, a fresher at VAC College, is forced to stand up against the students' union president and a group of gangsters who have made the college environment increasingly violent.
Partners in crime Jai and Veeru set their next target on a rich businessman, Rai Bahadur. Things turn hilarious when both of them fall for his daughters.
A drama about a college girl who is violently assaulted by her lover. The young woman meets with a lot of resistance when she tries to sue her former friend.
Major Yamraj Singh and Professor Durander Lal have been friends for many years, live as neighbors, share meals, and would like their respective children, Raja and Rani to get married. At a well organized reception, they do announce their official engagement, little knowing that both dislike each other. While Rani is not decided about her future partner, Raja likes Manjit Singh, the daughter of Dildar Singh, who owns a trucking business.
The story revolves around a possessive single father who dotes on his daughter but cannot accept the idea of her marriage, deliberately creating obstacles between her and her prospective groom.
An unemployed youth faces challenges after he secures employment.
Two retired colonels are at odds with each other because one of them had been a traitor to the country. The grandson of the traitor and the grand daughter of the other colonel fall in love but have to surmount a number of obstacles
