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Chanakya is a 47-part epic Indian television historical drama. The series is a fictionalized 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.
Directed by Dr. Chandraprakash Dwivedi, Chanakya leans on a strong ensemble — Surendra Pal, Dr. Chandraprakash Dwivedi — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1991.
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A series of British television films featuring William Shakespeare's History Plays.
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