Ekta Kapoor's Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki is making waves on television. We take a look at the main characters of the epic, and the actors playing them.
Ronit Roy plays Bhishma
After essaying the popular role of Mihir Virani in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and Rishabh Bajaj in Kasauati Zindagi Kay, the award-winning actor will play Bhishma.
Who was Bhishma?
Bhishma was earlier called Devavrata. He was the son of King Shantanu and Goddess Ganga. Devavrata came to be known as Bhishma because he took the bhishan pratigya -- the vow of life-long celibacy and service to whoever sat on the throne of Hastinapur, his father's kingdom. Devavrata vowed never to accept the crown so as to allow the union of his father with his stepmother.
Bhishma was granted the boon of Ichha Mrityu -- he could choose the time of his death but not, as may be suggested, one of immortality.
Watch Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki from Monday to Thursday at 9 pm on 9X
Text: Rajul Hegde
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