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

 I loved the theme songs for the characters, especially  Kumari Chaapi Panchali (Draupadi theme song).

I’ve noticed that Hinduism seems to emphasize unwavering obedience to one's parents. In the Mahabharata , soon after Arjuna 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 Ramayana , Emperor Dasharatha orders Lord Rama to spend fourteen years in the forest. Rama obeys this order even after Dasharatha dies and Bharat urges him to abandon this course of action. In the Puranas , Sage Jamadagni orders his son, Lord Parashurama, to behead his mother, Renuka. Despite his initial hesitation, Parashurama carries out the macabre deed.

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

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

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

Aham Sharma as Karna (from Mahabharata-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 Kaurava 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 Karna (from Shri Krishna-1993)