I strongly recommend this series to anyone interested in Indian History/Religion/Philosophy. The India media lashed out at him for speaking for Pakistani.
Puri was considered a pro-Pakistani when he raised voice for the Pakistani actors working in India.
Puri’s death was equally mourned in Pakistan as Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif paid him respect saying he was a ‘great movie star’ of all times. Though describing 5000 years of rich and complex history of such a large sub-continent in 53 episodes seems impossible, Shyam Benegal has done an excellent job at giving an insight into the history of ancient and modern India through fabulous storytelling and direction. Given these plot to weave a story around, Mehta apparently got confused whether to put across a documentary like Benegal’s Bharat ek Khoj, so he employs commentary track rendered by Om Puri, all the same he wants to show some drama so uses all clichés associated with Medieval India like Sati, nautchgirls,weekly bazaar with elephant rides and slave trade, a low-caste sweeper friend of. By Moniba Ali (Pak Destiny) Om Puri, the actors’ actor died here today. Also, the wonderful narration by Roshan Seth and Om Puri always keeps you captivated. The uttering of this hymn in chorus along with Vanraj Bhatia's magical music has this strange, almost hypnotic effect. The opening song of the series is actually a timeless hymn called Nasadiya Sukta from RigVeda, which talks about the origin of the universe, and ponders about existence/non-existence of God. Watch the complete 26th episode of Bharat Ek Khoj, based on King Maharawal Ratan Singh and queen Padmavati.Written by the first Prime Minister of India(Jawaharlal Nehru), directed by the finest of Directors in India(Shyam Benegal), and played by a wonderful cast, this series is definitely a masterpiece,with simple and non-glamorous filming and direction. There is a scene in this episode, where even Alauddin Khilji asks his minister, “I have 1,600 wives. In that 26th episode, the whole story was shown in Alauddin Khilji and queen Padmavati, the story of this episode was completely based on the Muhammad Jayasi's poem Padmavat. 1 videorecording / Doordarshan presents script, Shama Zaidi, Sunil Shanbag, Sandeep Pendse script in Hindi, Vasant Dev, Ashok Mishra produced & directed by Shyam Benegal. The sheer variety of roles he has acted in over the course of the 53 episodes is simply mind-boggling. Om Puri, of course, is the star of the show, with the role of the narrator as well as roles like that of Alauddin Khilji, Aurangzeb and Ashoka.
95, SHANTA MEHTANI, OM PRAKASH MEHTANI, 66/8 KRISHNA COLONY,BHIWANI,HARYANA. Bharat Ek Khoj was one of the most influential Indian TV shows of its time. Puri has now turned narrator for a television show, Chhal - Sheh Aur Maat, aired on Colors channel. 15, VIJAY KUMAR KHATRI, NA, 118/183 KAUSHAD PURI,GURUNANAK TOWER,FLAT NO. It was the last episodes of the show, in which Rajendra Gupta (Tanu Weds Manu fame) played the role of Maharaja Rawal Ratan Singh and Seema Kelkar played the role of Queen Padmavati. The 61-year-old has earlier worked on TV and is best remembered for his stints in Mr Yogi, Tamas and Bharat Ek Khoj among others. In this, television series Bharat Ek Khoj directed by legendary filmmaker Shyam Bengal, late and veteran actor Om Puri played the role of Alauddin Khilji. Let me tell you that in very famous television series on India television, Bharat Ek Khoj, there is a different story behind the war between Alauddin Khilji and Maharaj Rawal Ratan Singh. Earlier many dramas and tv shows have been made in this saga. Well, this is not the first time when the bravery saga of queen Padmavati is being shown on silver screen or screening platform. He also appeared in British and American films. On the other hand, since many incidents have been happened to the film and its sets, the Bajirao Mastani director has always cleared it that they have not shot any single scene in between Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone portraying the romance between queen Padmavati and Delhi's Sultan Alauddin Khilji. Om Puri was a veteran Indian actor who was a part of mainstream Indian films as well as several art films. The Rajputs from all over the country are protesting against Ranveer Singh, Shahid Kapoor, and Deepika Padukone's film as they have made allegations on the filmmaker for showing an insulting image of queen Padmavati in the film. Important Info of Bharat Ek Khoj Series Created By Shyam Benegal Genre Writer Shyam Benegal/Shama Zaidi/Vasant Dev Narrated By Om Puri Opening Theme Vanraj Bhatia Executive Producer Raj Pius Cinematography V.K. Since the Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film, Padmavati has announced the controversies have been started and in the current time when the film is ready to hit the screens, people across from India have started opposing the film.