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Bharat Unscripted

Parijit Khokle

22 episodes

Every civilization leaves behind stories. The ones that endure aren't remembered because they're old—they're remembered because they reveal something timeless about being human.

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Bharat Unscripted explores the lives, choices, and defining moments that shaped India's civilization—not simply to understand the past, but to better understand ourselves.

A new story, once every two weeks.

Episodes

  1. 21. Mahabharat : The Oath That Came Back for Bhishma !

    · 18 min · S1 E21

    Bhishma’s legendary oath is one of the defining moments of the Mahabharata. But every oath has consequences — and some consequences can take a lifetime to arrive. In this episode of Bharat Unscripted, we follow a…

  2. 20. Mahabharat : The Oath that Changed History !

    · 14 min · S1 E20

    What if one selfless sacrifice could destroy an entire dynasty? This is the story of Devavrat — the prince who would one day become Bhishma. A story that begins with: Ganga drowning her own children, King Shantanu…

  3. 19. Vishwamitra to Bharat : The Forgotten Bloodline !

    · 17 min · S1 E19

    Vishwamitra , a king who broke himself into becoming a sage. But the story didn't end with him. His daughter was abandoned on a riverbank. Forgotten by her mother. Denied by her husband. And yet from that lost lineage…

  4. 18. The End of Ramayana: A Story of Sacrifice !

    · 11 min · S1 E18

    Most of us believe the Ramayana ends with Ravan’s defeat and the establishment of Ram Rajya. But the true ending lies beyond victory — in a quiet, devastating chapter shaped by vows, dharma, and sacrifice. In this…

  5. 17. Time Dilation in the Puranas: The Revati Paradox !

    · 8:54 · S1 E17

    A visit to Brahmaloka.A shift in time. A world transformed !! The unbelievable story of Revati and Balarama reveals a puranic version of time dilation that rivals modern science. Pauranic Calculation of Time - 1,000…

  6. 16. Yayati , and the curses that rooted the Mahabharat !

    · 9:06 · S1 E16

    When Nahush fell to arrogance and Yayati surrendered to desire, their family’s fate was sealed. The choices born from their curses gave us a lineage that would one day fight the Mahabharat and define India’s idea of…

  7. 15. Myth vs History: Were Ram and Krishna Real?

    · 7:30 · S1 E15

    Are Ramayan and Mahabharat real? Why are they called myths? What are the Puranas? We explore the truth behind India’s so-called mythology !

  8. 14. Nabhag: From Nothing to a Legacy Eternal !

    · 7:35 · S1 E14

    Discover the rare story of Nabhag, son of Raja Dishta, from the Bhagwan Ram's lineage — a tale of humility, destiny, and the legacy that led to King Ambarisha. A story from Bhagavata Purana – Skandha 9, Chapter 1…

  9. 13. Banasura and when Shiva Fought Krishna !

    · 8:23 · S1 E13

    A rare legend where Bhagwan Shiva and Bhagwan Krishna once stood on opposite sides of a battlefield. The story of Banasura, a mighty king, and how his boon turned into his downfall - a story from Bhagwat Purana (Canto…

  10. 12. Kashi: The Avimukta City of Shiva !

    · 7:33 · S1 E12

    Mark Twain called Kashi older than history, older than legend — yet there was a time when even Bhagwan Shankar had to walk away from it.A rare story of his return to his eternal abode — drawn from the Skanda Purana…

  11. 11. Māndhātā – How much is too much ?

    · 8:43 · S1 E11

    From the legendary Ikshvaku dynasty — the lineage of Bhagwan Ram , comes the forgotten tale ,from the purana, of King Māndhātā, a ruler who conquered the three worlds but lost to his own pride. A timeless story of…

  12. 10. Vishwakarma: The First Engineer of the Universe

    · 8:08 · S1 E10

    Vishwakarma, the legendary Rishi who engineered the gods’ most powerful weapons, flying chariots, and magnificent cities. Explore his genius, ingenuity, and timeless creations that shaped the universe itself.…

  13. 9. Parshuram – The Eternal Warrior Sage !

    · 8:26 · S1 E9

    From annihilating Kshatriyas 21 times to training Bhishma, Drona, and Karna — Parshuram’s story stretches across Ramayan and Mahabharat. Discover why his purpose is still unfinished, and why he awaits Kalki at the end…

  14. 8. Ramayan : Punishment & Destiny !

    · 11 min · S1 E8

    A story from Ramayan : From Ahalya’s curse to Shabari’s wait, from Vibhishan’s choice to Ram’s own vanvaas — this episode explores how punishments in the Ramayan turned into the boons of destiny.

  15. 7. The Mess of Math: 33 Crore Gods?

    · 4:26 · S1 E7

    We've all heard it: “Hindus have 33 crore gods.” But what if that number was an old translation error? In this short story, we decode the myth and rediscover the meaning of divinity in Bharat.

  16. 6. Rishi Dadhichi and The Bones that won the war !

    · 11 min · S1 E6

    What do a war, a weapon, and a rishi’s bones have in common? This is the tale of Rishi Dadhichi from Bhagavata Purana — the sage who gave up his life so the Dev could win.

  17. 5. Ashtavakra : A Boy Who Silenced Scholars!

    · 7:42 · S1 E5

    He walked into a court full of scholars… crooked in body but crystal clear in mind. When others saw deformity, he saw arrogance — and shattered it with wisdom.

  18. 4. Jay & Vijay : Three Lifetimes, One Destiny !

    · 7:44 · S1 E4

    A tale of two gatekeepers (Jay & Vijay) , a shraap, and the price of ego that echoed across three yugs. A story of karma, devotion, and divine design from the Bhagavata Purana. Cover Art by : Pallavi (agrawalpallavi11)

  19. 3. A folklore - Blind Sage !

    · 6:39 · S1 E3

    An ancient Indian folklore of a king, a missing prince, and a blind sage who saw more than anyone else.

  20. 2. Raavan : The King who never was !

    · 9:24 · S1 E2

    He ruled Lanka, but was it ever truly his? Hear the origin of Ravan — the king, the brother, the seeker... and the fallen - a tale from the Ramayan.

  21. 1. Vishwamitra : Ram’s Guru… or More?

    · 13 min · S1 E1

    Before guiding Bhagwan Ram, he ruled as a king, fought with sages, and challenged even the heavens. This is the lesser-known story of Vishwamitra — the guru who earned his place beside the gods—a tale from the Ramayan.

  22. 0. Introduction

    · 1:38

    Bharat Unscripted brings India’s timeless legends, stories, and histories to streaming — told just like our grandparents did: casually, emotionally, and without scripts. From the Ved, Purana, Ramayan, and Mahabharat…

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