Ramesh Kr. Sharma Patwari from India (11-12-2009)

Discovery of India- comments upon

I enjoyed to watch this educative programme on Doordarshan National Chanel. I especially like the title song from, I think the Upnishads, "Sabse pehle jab sat nahin tha, asat bhi nahi tha" When nothing existed in material the seed of universe was there. That very seed later gave birth to every living and non living being. Indian philosophy is really great. We are proud of our country, it's culture, literature and rich traditions. Ramesh Kr. Sharma Patwari (Dalhousie) HP

Vinita from India (30-10-2009)

Amazing!

I searched almost the lenght and breadth of India trying to get hold of this undoubtedly phenomenal series by Shyam Benegal depicting so natural shades of Indian history. I too believe that it should be screened in all schools, to make history easy and interesting for the students. It's been my all time favourite and made me aware of the learning and knowledge that comes to a person by connecting with the past.

mohit from India (11-09-2009)

very informative

I as a kid used to relish and enjoy eavh and evevry episode of this splendid serial.I felt it more informative rather than mugging up the history text books.The content of each and every episode was crafted so naturally that it used to take me to that era.I think wwe should promote screening of this particular serial in our schools wherein students can comprehend our history in a very lively learning atmosphre.

Joseph James from India (22-04-2009)

Director's Best and full credit to the Era

I can still re-collect the memories enriched experience on the history of building a modern nation in the form of serial. Right from the enchanting of the shlokas at the beginning and end of the each episode, bringing back the exact minute details of the period covered in each era till the strong presentation of the issues relevent till today. I completely agree that Bharat Ek Khoj alongwith Malgudi Days is the one of the best serials ever came out and so beautifully. All five stars to it.

Farrukh Khan from Pakistan (31-03-2009)

Discovery of India

I completely agree with Dipankar. When it went on air way back in 1980s, I was also a school going kid. In those pre-dish antena days, we used to struggle with our VHF aerial to catch Amritsar station of Doordarshan TV. Discovery of India was mesmerising experience for me. Those were the days when General Zia was in power through martial law and had put all kinds of censorship to distort history to make it more Islamic. Discovery of India not only allowed me to strike a mental balance but also enabled me to have an organic link with the past of my people, whom we were being taught to consider the Indian enemy.

dipankar from India (25-02-2009)

Best Docu- effort post independence

Bharat ek Khoj- the name is reminiscent of an India gone by. I remember the days when it was being telecast and not many had heard of it and had any inclination for it as well. But those of us who did watch it- it was a lifetime experience, from Om Puri intro voice to the actors enacting the days and era gone by- it was mesmerizing for kids like us. What separated it from the Ramayana and Mahabharata of the days was the bare and realistic approach to the facts- It had no pomp or grandeur and there lied the strength of the director. Benegal is a often uncredited for his contribution to India cinema and visual media- this is one of the best India has to offer five stars - go for it !!!!!