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Imagine presents Chandragupta Maurya
~A timeless saga of Bravery, Knowledge and Power with a modern day connect~
Mumbai, March 4, 2011: This March, get prepared to flip though the pages of Indian
history and experience the golden age of India’s greatest dynasty – The Mauryas.
Imagine announces the launch of its new show, Chandragupta Maurya, a period
drama based on the life and achievements of one of the greatest and most successful
rulers of ancient India.
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Chandragupta Maurya is a tale of exemplary courage, valor & magnificence of a young
man who was destined to a life of servitude until he came into contact with Chanakya,
the scion of wisdom. Under his guidance, Chandragupta rose from being a mere
commoner to one of the greatest kings of ancient India. Chanakya’s motivation and
encouragement helped Chandragupta become a master strategist, a diplomatic ruler as
well as a sensitive & intuitive human being. Under his rule flourished the great Mauryan
Empire which extended from Bengal and Assam in the east, to Afghanistan and
Baluchistan in the west, Kashmir and Nepal in the north, and Deccan Plateau in the
south.
Co-produced between Sagar Arts and 72 Degrees Northe, Chandragupta Maurya features
some of television’s popular stars such as Suraj Thapar, Manish Wadhwa and young
Rushiraj Pawar making his debut in television as Chandragupt Maurya with this show.
Commenting launch of the show Saurabh Tewari, Head of Programming - Fiction, Imagine TV Imagine, says, “At recognized that quintessential indian stories born out of ancient history and folklore are compelling and relevant even today chandragupta Maurya is one such story captivating, intriguing and inspirational. At Imagine, we have a tradition of creating compelling shows based on history and we are confident that this is a story that will connect with our audience base.”
Commenting on the launch of the show Prem Sagar says, “Chandragupta Maurya further
strengthens our relationship with Imagine. With many successful ventures in the past such
as Ramayan, Shani etc… we hope to receive similar viewers’ support with our new show
Chandragupta Maurya.”
Chandragupta Maurya starts 11th March every Friday & Saturday at 9:00 p.m only on
Imagine!
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