My Review of Mahabharat (2013 TV series) by Siddharth Kumar Tewary

I’ve noted that Hinduism seems to prescribe unwavering obedience to one's parents. In the Mahabharat , soon after Arjun wins Draupadi in an archery contest, Kunti unwittingly tells him to share the prize with his brothers. Upon realizing that the prize is Draupadi, she immediately recants her statement. Nevertheless, Draupadi becomes the wife of all five Pandavas. In the Ramayan , Emperor Dasharath orders Lord Ram to spend fourteen years in the forest. Ram obeys this order even after Dasharath dies and Bharat urges him to abandon this course of action. In the Puranas , Sage Jamadagni orders his son, Lord Parashuram, to behead his mother, Renuka. Despite his initial hesitation, Parashuram carries out the macabre deed.

Raj Premi, who portrayed Lord Shiv and Hanuman in the Jai Hanuman  TV series, makes a surprise appearance as the demon-king Kalayavan.

This was another great character. I especially liked the scene with the real Drupad and his four lookalikes.

I am yet to see a more attractive man and woman. Duryodhan was the eldest Kaurav while Dushala was the only female Kaurav.

Aham Sharma as Karn (from Mahabharat-2013) I've just finished Episode 18. I must say that I am disappointed with the actor playing adult Karna, namely Aham Sharma. Fighting on the Kaurav side despite being Kunti’s son, Karna is the most complex character in the series, and I think Govind Khatri from the 1993 TV series Shri Krishna did a much better job portraying him. Govind Khatri as Karn (from Shri Krishna-1993)

I adore this character for the austerity he exudes throughout the show.