The original

The man who gave the greatest televised epic of our times may have fallen silent but his legacy continues.

Written by Efs
November 8, 2008 12:00 AM IST

2 min read

BR Chopra8217;s Mahabharat makes a timely re-run

The man who gave the greatest televised epic of our times may have fallen silent but his legacy continues. And just as news of B R Chopra8217;s passing away comes in, Star Utsav brings in a timely re-run of the original 8216;Mahabharat8217;. After the successful launch of the 8216;Katha Band8217;, the channel is set to bring for its viewers yet another classic 8216;Katha8217; from the history of Indian television. Maintaining the classic splendour of the 8217;90s, B R Chopra8217;s Mahabharat is back to enthrall Indian audiences. This incredibly successful TV show has left an indelible impression in the hearts and minds of viewers worldwide with its timeless values and teachings. The 94-episode series, which originally ran from 1988 to 1990, is known to have created a voluntary curfew on the roads, just to get hooked to this classic tale of the victory of good over evil. Commenting on the re-launch of the show, Ravi Menon, EVP and GM, Star Utsav said, 8220;Star Utsav has been an undisputed leader in the Katha slot. B R Chopra8217;s Mahabharat is the finest Katha ever told on Indian television and we want to bring it back to the new generation through this slot and help relive its classic splendour.8221; You can revive the magic of B R Chopra8217;s 8216;Mahabharat8217; starting November 10 at 6 pm on Star Utsav.