: The ambitious eldest Kaurava brother.

as Duryodhan is a revelation. Unlike a one-dimensional villain, Bhatt portrays the crown prince of Hastinapur with tragic vulnerability, simmering jealousy, and a surprisingly logical (if morally bankrupt) justification for his rage. You hate his actions, but you understand his pain.

You can watch all 280 episodes of the Mahabharat series on various online streaming platforms, including Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video, and YouTube.

After losing the game, the Pandavas are exiled for 13 years—12 years in the forest and 1 year incognito (Agyatvas). During this exile, Arjun performs penance to obtain celestial weapons, including the from Lord Shiva.

The final, longest, and most intense arc. The war lasts 18 days, with each episode typically covering 1-2 days of combat.