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Chanakya is a 47-part epic Indian television historical drama written and directed by Dr. Chandraprakash Dwivedi that was originally telecast on DD National from 8 September 1991 to 9 August 1992. Produced by Prakash Dwivedi, the series is an account of the life and times of 4th century BCE Indian economist, strategist and political theorist Chanakya and is based on events occurring between 340 BCE and 321/20 BCE, starting with Chanakya's boyhood and culminating in the coronation of Chandragupta Maurya. Chandraprakash Dwivedi played the title role of Chanakya.
Original Release
09/08/1991
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Chandra Prakash Dwivedi | Vishnugupt / chanakya / Chanakya (Vishnugupta / Kautilya) |
| Kurush Deboo | Cliturcus |
| Dinesh Shakul | Chandragupta Maurya |
| Prakash Dwivedi | Pauravraj / Bhadant Mahabodhi |
| Mahendra Raghuvanshi | Kaaljayi |
| Haris Umar Khan | Prince Shukesh / Prince Sukesh |
| Sanjay Mishra | Nipunak |
| Suraj Chaddha | (1990) |
| Surendra Pal | Maha Amatya Katyayan (Amatya Rakshas) |
| # | Title | Air Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode #1.1 | Sunday, 08 September 1991 |
| 2 | Episode #1.2 | Sunday, 15 September 1991 |
| 3 | Episode #1.3 | Sunday, 22 September 1991 |
| 4 | Episode #1.4 | Sunday, 29 September 1991 |
| 5 | Episode #1.5 | Sunday, 06 October 1991 |
| 6 | Episode #1.6 | Sunday, 13 October 1991 |
| 7 | Episode #1.7 | Sunday, 20 October 1991 |
| 8 | Episode #1.8 | Sunday, 27 October 1991 |
| 9 | Episode #1.9 | Sunday, 03 November 1991 |
| 10 | Episode #1.10 | Sunday, 10 November 1991 |
| 11 | Episode #1.11 | Sunday, 17 November 1991 |
| 12 | Episode #1.12 | Sunday, 24 November 1991 |
| 13 | Episode #1.13 | Sunday, 01 December 1991 |
| 14 | Episode #1.14 | Sunday, 08 December 1991 |
| 15 | Episode #1.15 | Sunday, 15 December 1991 |
| 16 | Episode #1.16 | Sunday, 22 December 1991 |
| 17 | Episode #1.17 | Sunday, 29 December 1991 |
| 18 | Episode #1.18 | Sunday, 05 January 1992 |
| 19 | Episode #1.19 | Sunday, 12 January 1992 |
| 20 | Episode #1.20 | Sunday, 19 January 1992 |
| 21 | Episode #1.21 | Sunday, 26 January 1992 |
| 22 | Episode #1.22 | Sunday, 02 February 1992 |
| 23 | Episode #1.23 | Sunday, 09 February 1992 |
| 24 | Episode #1.24 | Sunday, 16 February 1992 |
| 25 | Episode #1.25 | Sunday, 23 February 1992 |
| 26 | Episode #1.26 | Sunday, 01 March 1992 |
| 27 | Episode #1.27 | Sunday, 08 March 1992 |
| 28 | Episode #1.28 | Sunday, 15 March 1992 |
| 29 | Episode #1.29 | Sunday, 22 March 1992 |
| 30 | Episode #1.30 | Sunday, 29 March 1992 |
| 31 | Episode #1.31 | Sunday, 05 April 1992 |
| 32 | Episode #1.32 | Sunday, 12 April 1992 |
| 33 | Chanakya | Sunday, 19 April 1992 |
| 34 | Episode #1.34 | Sunday, 26 April 1992 |
| 35 | Episode #1.35 | Sunday, 03 May 1992 |
| 36 | Episode #1.36 | Sunday, 03 May 1992 |
| 37 | Episode #1.37 | Sunday, 10 May 1992 |
| 38 | Episode #1.38 | Sunday, 17 May 1992 |
| 39 | Episode #1.39 | Sunday, 31 May 1992 |
| 40 | Episode #1.40 | Sunday, 07 June 1992 |
| 41 | Episode #1.41 | Sunday, 14 June 1992 |
| 42 | Episode #1.42 | Sunday, 21 June 1992 |
| 43 | Episode #1.43 | Sunday, 28 June 1992 |
| 44 | Episode #1.44 | Sunday, 05 July 1992 |
| 45 | Episode #1.45 | Sunday, 12 July 1992 |
| 46 | Episode #1.46 | Sunday, 19 July 1992 |
| 47 | Episode #1.47 | Sunday, 09 August 1992 |
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Chandra Prakash Dwivedi | Vishnugupt / chanakya / Chanakya (Vishnugupta / Kautilya) |
| Kurush Deboo | Cliturcus |
| Dinesh Shakul | Chandragupta Maurya |
| Prakash Dwivedi | Pauravraj / Bhadant Mahabodhi |
| Mahendra Raghuvanshi | Kaaljayi |
| Haris Umar Khan | Prince Shukesh / Prince Sukesh |
| Sanjay Mishra | Nipunak |
| Suraj Chaddha | (1990) |
| Surendra Pal | Maha Amatya Katyayan (Amatya Rakshas) |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Prakash Dwivedi | Producer |
