Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is full of praise for the AI-generated retelling of the epic tale “Mahabharat: Ek Dharmayudh.”
The Chief Minister shared his appreciation on social media, posting the iconic Bhagavad Gita verse — “yadā yadā hi dharmasya glānir bhavati bhārata…” to emphasize the series’ essence.
The makers launched the captivating trailer on social media, with the tagline: “Mahabharat – Har yug ka dharm… The greatest story of duty, betrayal, and war, brought to life with AI technology. Watch ‘Mahabharat – Ek Dharmayudh’ by Historyverse on JioHotstar starting October 25th and on StarPlus from October 26th at 7:30 PM (IST).”
Vijay Subramaniam, Founder & Group CEO of Collective Artists Network, discussed the project, stating, “Like millions of Inddigihunt, I grew up watching the classic Mahabharata on television every Sunday—it was an experience that shaped my imagination and my connection to our culture.”
He added, “With Mahabharat, our hope is to give today’s generation a similar touchstone that feels as immersive and unifying as it did for us, told through the possibilities of today’s technology. This is about bhakti and pragati walking together to create something that is both deeply rooted in tradition and boldly forward-looking.”
Produced by JioStar and Collective Media Network, “Mahabharat: Ek Dharmayudh” marks India’s first-ever AI-powered premium entertainment series.
JioStar has collaborated with Collective Media Network to present an AI-powered version of the Hindu epic Mahabharat. The series aims to illustrate how, ‘when a timeless epic meets groundbreaking technology, the outcome can be pure magic.’
Streaming on JioHotstar, this classic tale will also air on Star Plus starting October 26 at 7:30 PM. The first installment of the series includes 100 episodes.