Over the years, Mahabharata has inspired numerous adaptations on both the big and small screens. One such attempt was Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki , produced by Ekta Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor under their Balaji Telefilms banner. This 2008 series, which aired on 9X, featured a star-studded cast including Mrunal Jain, Hiten Tejwani, Ronit Roy, Anita Hassanandani, and Aryan Vaid in key roles.
However, the show received mixed reviews and was often criticized for its modern take on the epic. Mukesh Khanna SLAMS Ekta Kapoor’s modern take on Mahabharat: “Draupadi with a tattoo and Pandavas as models” Recently, Mukesh Khanna expressed his discontent with Ekta Kapoor’s adaptation during an appearance on Bollywood Bubble’s podcast Let’s Talk. Khanna, known for his portrayal of Bhishma in B.
R. Chopra's Mahabharat, didn’t hold back his criticism. He highlighted several issues with the way the characters were portrayed, particularly the depiction of Draupadi and the Pandavas.
“Draupadi with a Tattoo” and “Pandavas as Models” Khanna’s primary concern was with how the characters, especially Draupadi and the Pandavas, were depicted in Kapoor's version. “Ekta Kapoor gave Draupadi a tattoo, and the Pandavas were shown as models with bare chests,” Khanna remarked, criticizing the lack of authenticity in the characters' portrayal. He noted that in Chopra’s Mahabharat , the actors embodied their roles with a level of dedication that made them unforgettable.
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