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Chetan Hansraj recalls debut in BR Chopra’s Mahabharat in the 1980s
✍️ mid-day.com
🗓 05 Sep 2026, 06:42 AM
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In an interview with mid-day.com, actor Chetan Hansraj said his television career began with BR Chopra’s iconic Mahabharat series that aired in the 1980s.
Actor Chetan Hansraj spoke to mid-day.com about his early days in the television industry. He recalled that his first TV assignment was acting in BR Chopra’s monumental Mahabharat series, which was broadcast during the 1980s.
The Mahabharat adaptation directed by BR Chopra is remembered as a watershed moment for Indian television, drawing massive viewership across the country. Hansraj noted that being part of that production marked the start of his professional journey on screen.
Looking back, he described the experience as formative, highlighting how the show’s scale and storytelling shaped his approach to subsequent roles. His remarks underline the lasting impact of the 1980s epic on the careers of many artists.
The Mahabharat adaptation directed by BR Chopra is remembered as a watershed moment for Indian television, drawing massive viewership across the country. Hansraj noted that being part of that production marked the start of his professional journey on screen.
Looking back, he described the experience as formative, highlighting how the show’s scale and storytelling shaped his approach to subsequent roles. His remarks underline the lasting impact of the 1980s epic on the careers of many artists.