Chanakya (Hindi-Drama) (1991) Reuploaded

Get an elaborate idea of how one of the wisest men to have ever lived in Indian history led his life. Chanakya was an expert economist, political theorist, strategist and hence an advisor of Chandragupta Maurya. In this epic Indian historical drama series which is named after the protagonist Chanakya, the leading role is played by the multi-talented Dr. Chandraprakash Dwivedi who also directed and produced the series.

The series is divided into three major parts:

• The early life of Vishnugupta in the kingdom of Magadha and the circumstances leading to his self-imposed exile, particularly the persecution (and subsequent death) of his father at the hands of Dhanananda, King of Magadha.
• The invasion of northwestern India by Alexander, his death and the rebellion led by native Indian kingdoms under the leadership of Chandragupta Maurya against Alexander’s successors in India. The Greek invaders are defeated.
• The attack on and overthrow of the Nanda rule in Magadha and the crowning of Chandragupta as the King of Magadha.

Within this framework, Dwivedi portrays the politics and backstabbing that governed relations between kings and officials of that time. He covers the workings of the early Indian republics and the way of life of ordinary Indians.

Chanakya is critically acclaimed and has been hailed as a “milestone on Indian television.” At the same time, it has been the subject of political controversy. It has been televised in many countries around the world and has won five Uptron Awards. The series was widely praised for its authenticity, casting and grandeur.