Mahabharata Now

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The Gods, the law, capitalism and politics jostle for power in this modern adaptation

The Gods, the law, capitalism and politics jostle for power in this modern adaptation of the ancient Indian poem Mahabharata

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Mahabharata Now: Episode 1: Dance of Dice

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Episode 1: Dance of Dice

BBC Radio 4 - Mahabharata Now, Episode 1: Dance of Dice

An oligarch’s sudden death plunges his family and its vast business empire into chaos.

A dying oligarch’s will plunges his family into chaos. At stake is a vast business empire. The only thing rival factions can agree on is to let a game of dice decide the future.

The Gods, the law, capitalism and politics jostle for power in this modern adaptation of the ancient Indian poem Mahabharata. Dramatised as a gripping family epic set in 21st century Mumbai, this series is powered by the tensions and rivalries of a turbulent business empire.

One of India’s biggest business empires is facing a crisis that threatens its very existence.

Fifty years ago, two brothers, Sanjay and Paras set up a small business that would eventually grow into Hasta Enterprises, a vast conglomerate encompassing everything from finance to hotels. When Paras died young from a heart attack, sole control of the empire passed to Sanjay, and for many years the money flowed in, power and influence accumulated. Recently however, Sanjay has started to show signs of ill health. Looking to the future, he prays to the Gods and decides to publish a will, setting out the future of Hasta Enterprises.

His choices plunge his family into chaos. 

At stake is a vast business empire. The only thing rival factions can agree on is to let a game of dice decide the future.

Written by Richard Kurti and Bev Doyle

Cast

Sanjay: Rajit Kapur
Dhruv: Neil Bhoopalam
Yash: Tavish Bhattacharyya
Kala: Anahita Uberoi
Gita: Shernaz Patel
Padma - Ira Dubey
Shaks: Vivek Madan
Karthik: Sukant Goel
Vihaan: Omkar Kulkarni
MC: Aseem Hattangady
Paramedic: Abir Abrar
Consultant: Shivani Tanksale
Gopi: Prerna Chawla

Other characters were played by Shivani Tanksale; Abir Abrar; Omkar Kulkarni and Aseem Hattangady.

Sound Supervisor (Mumbai): Ayush Ahuja
Sound Design and Post Production: Wilfredo Acosta
Original Music: Imran Ahmad

Producer (Mumbai): Nadir Khan
Producer: Helen Quigley and Andrew Mark Sewell
Executive Producer: Andrew Mark Sewell
Director: Jatinder Verma

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