Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
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| Episode 1: Dance Of Dice | 20220213 | 20230902 (R4) | The Gods, the law, capitalism and politics jostle for power in this modern adaptation of the ancient Indian poem Mahabharata. Dramatised as a gripping family epic set in 21st century Mumbai, this series is powered by the tensions and rivalries of a turbulent business empire. One of India's biggest business empires is facing a crisis that threatens its very existence. Fifty years ago, two brothers, Sanjay and Paras set up a small business that would eventually grow into Hasta Enterprises, a vast conglomerate encompassing everything from finance to hotels. When Paras died young from a heart attack, sole control of the empire passed to Sanjay, and for many years the money flowed in, power and influence accumulated. Recently however, Sanjay has started to show signs of ill health. Looking to the future, he prays to the Gods and decides to publish a will, setting out the future of Hasta Enterprises. His choices plunge his family into chaos. At stake is a vast business empire. The only thing rival factions can agree on is to let a game of dice decide the future. Written by Richard Kurti and Bev Doyle Cast Sanjay: Rajit Kapur Dhruv: Neil Bhoopalam Yash: Tavish Bhattacharyya Kala: Anahita Uberoi Gita: Shernaz Patel Padma - Ira Dubey Shaks: Vivek Madan Karthik: Sukant Goel Vihaan: Omkar Kulkarni MC: Aseem Hattangady Paramedic: Abir Abrar Consultant: Shivani Tanksale Gopi: Prerna Chawla Other characters were played by Shivani Tanksale; Abir Abrar; Omkar Kulkarni and Aseem Hattangady. Sound Supervisor (Mumbai): Ayush Ahuja Sound Design and Post Production: Wilfredo Acosta Original Music: Imran Ahmad Producer (Mumbai): Nadir Khan Producer: Helen Quigley and Andrew Mark Sewell Executive Producer: Andrew Mark Sewell Director: Jatinder Verma A B7 Media production for BBC Radio 4 An oligarch's sudden death plunges his family and its vast business empire into chaos. | |
| Episode 2: Dance Of Dice | 20220220 | 20230909 (R4) | The Gods, the law, capitalism and politics jostle for power in this modern adaptation of the ancient Indian poem Mahabharata. Dramatised as a gripping family epic set in 21st century Mumbai, this series is powered by the tensions and rivalries of a turbulent business empire. As one faction is revealed to have loaded the dice and cheated, the oligarch's family is plunged into a fresh crisis fuelled by jealousy and lust, ending in humiliation and exile. Dhruv makes a simple offer to Yash - double or quits. The entire business empire will be put on the table in a winner takes all' roll of the dice. But Dhruv is no longer content to just win, he wants to completely humiliate his opponent. Now people are starting to question Dhruv's fitness to run Hasta Enterprises. The different family factions pray to the Gods for guidance. The bankers, lawyers and accountants broker a more pragmatic solution - one final game must be played with a new set of perfect, neutral dice. The stakes couldn't be simpler - Winner. Takes. All. The stage is set for an epic conflict. Written by Ayeesha Menon Cast Sanjay: Rajit Kapur Dhruv: Neil Bhoopalam Yash: Tavish Bhattacharyya Kala: Anahita Uberoi Gita: Shernaz Patel Padma: Ira Dubey Shaks: Vivek Madan Karthik: Sukant Goel Vihaan: Omkar Kulkarni Lawyer: Devika Shahani Punjabi Gopi: Prerna Chawla Other characters were played by Shivani Tanksale, Abir Abrar, Omkar Kulkarni and Aseem Hattangady. Sound Supervisor (Mumbai): Ayush Ahuja Sound Design and Post Production: Wilfredo Acosta Original Music: Imran Ahmad Producer (Mumbai): Nadir Khan Producer: Helen Quigley and Andrew Mark Sewell Executive Producer: Andrew Mark Sewell Director: Jatinder Verma A B7 Media production for BBC Radio 4 As family rifts pull the empire apart, the only way out is through humiliation and exile. | |
| Episode 3: Dance Of Defiance | 20231015 | 20240803 (R4) | The epic saga continues as Yash and Padma arrive in Manchester to begin their four year exile. It's a profound shock. Now they are an ethnic minority in a country where race is an increasingly charged issue and, with no money, they are powerless to insulate themselves from trouble. In Mumbai, Dhruv is working hard to reinvent his public persona and doing everything he can to secure his grip on power. His best chance of controlling Hasta Enterprises in perpetuity is to trick Yash into breaking the terms of the contract. He sends spies into Manchester's Asian communities to track down Yash and Padma and ensnare them. The struggle between renewal and revenge puts huge strains on Yash and Padma's marriage as the philosophical becomes personal. Do they accept their new situation, or do they vow to return to India and settle old scores? The Gods had a hand in this too – where are they now when the couple need them most? The answer comes in the form of Gopi in physical form as a poor, elderly Mancunian woman, but she remains as evasive and mysterious as ever. She moves in with Yash and Padma - a roof over her head in return for housekeeping duties. But Padma becomes unnerved by Gopi's familiarity with Yash and the influence she seems to exert. Written by Richard Kurti and Bev Doyle Cast Dhruv: Neil Bhoopalam Yash: Tavish Bhattacharyya Padma: Ira Dubey Shaks: Vivek Madan Karthik: Sukant Goel Gopi: MIna Anwar Nyra: Abir Abrar Swati: Rina Fatania Emmi: Ayla Wheatley Landlord: Dean Harris Andy: Kenny Blyth Warehouse Supervisor: Sean Connolly Other characters played by Abir Abrar, Omkar Kulkarni, Devika Shahani Punjabi and Prerna Chawla Sound Supervisor (Mumbai): Ayush Ahuja Sound Design and Post Production: Wilfredo Acosta Original Music: Imran Ahmad Producer (Mumbai): Nadir Khan Producer(s): Helen Quigley and Andrew Mark Sewell Director: Jatinder Verma A B7 Media production for BBC Radio 4 The epic saga continues as Yash and Padma arrive in Manchester to begin their exile. The Gods, the law, capitalism and politics jostle for power in this modern adaptation The epic saga continues as Yash and Padma arrive in Manchester to begin their four year exile and find themselves immigrant outsiders with no money or power to insulate themselves. The struggle between renewal and revenge puts huge strains on Yash and Padma's marriage as the philosophical becomes personal. Do they accept their new situation, or do they vow to return to India and settle old scores? The Gods had a hand in this too - where are they now when the couple need them most? | |
| Episode 4: Dance Of Defiance | 20231022 | 20240810 (R4) | In Mumbai, Dhruv is working hard to reinvent his public persona and doing everything he can to secure his grip on power. Shaks is no longer willing to go along with Dhruv's corruption and, making his way to Manchester, he becomes determined to help Yash and Padma complete their exile and succeed in taking over Hasta Enterprises. Shaks arranges for Yash, Padma and Gopi to move in with Dr Sareek, a wealthy old man who is in very poor health. Sareek lives alone in a large house in Wilmslow, hidden away behind high walls and tall trees, and is in desperate need of a nurse to take care of him. That way, they can effectively withdraw from society for the remaining months of the fourth year. Shaks begins to prepare Yash for his new role on their return to India. But Dhruv's best chance of controlling Hasta Enterprises in perpetuity is to trick Yash into breaking the terms of the contract. He sends spies into Manchester's Asian communities to track down the couple and ensnare them. Written by Ayeesha Menon Cast Dhruv: Neil Bhoopalam Yash: Tavish Bhattacharyya Gita: Shernaz Patel Padma: Ira Dubey Shaks: Vivek Madan Karthik: Sukant Goel Gopi: Mina Anwar Dr. Sareek: Nitin Ganatra Abhay: Ronny Jhutti Swati: Rina Fatania Bakhtiyar: Omkar Kulkarni Lawyer: Devika Shahani Punjabi Reporter: Prerna Chawla Other roles played by Abir Abrar; Sean Connolly, Omkar Kulkarni, Devika Shahani Punjabi and Prerna Chawla Sound Supervisor (Mumbai): Ayush Ahuja Sound Design and Post Production: Wilfredo Acosta Original Music: Imran Ahmad Producer (Mumbai): Nadir Khan Producer(s): Helen Quigley and Andrew Mark Sewell Director: Jatinder Verma A B7 Media production for BBC Radio 4 Karthik sets a trap to prevent Yash and Padma fulfilling the terms of their exile. The Gods, the law, capitalism and politics jostle for power in this modern adaptation Karthik sets a trap designed to prevent Yash and Padma fulfilling the terms of their Manchester exile, while Shaks begins to question his allegiance to Dhruv. | |
| Episode 5: Dance Of Deceit | 20240901 | The Gods, the law, capitalism and politics continue to jostle for power in this bold adaptation of the ancient Indian poem Mahabharata. Dramatised as a gripping family epic set in 21st century Mumbai, this series is powered by the tensions and rivalries of a turbulent business empire. A dynasty divided against itself... the battle to control Hasta Enterprises escalates. Newly empowered by the knowledge that he is the eldest son, Shaks believes that he is now the rightful heir and should control Hasta Enterprises. It puts him on a collision course with Yash and Dhruv. Gita fears the civil war will destroy the business empire her husband created and urges Shaks to abandon his claim. He refuses. The conflict is now speeding towards becoming the bitterest corporate case in Indian legal history. In desperation, Gita appeals to Gopi to use her vast artificial intelligence to intervene. Gopi counters with a strange offer... the warring factions must choose between having her knowledge or her wisdom. Dhruv and Shaks think that Gopi is no more than the sum of her parts and choose knowledge. Yash believes Gopi really does possess wisdom. The coming battle will reveal who is right... Episode 5 'Dance of Deceit Written by Ayeesha Menon Cast Dhruv Neil Bhoopalam Yash Tavish Bhattacharyya Padma Ira Dubey Gita Shernaz Patel Shaks Vivek Madan Karthik Sukant Goel Nyra Abir Abrar Lawyer Devika Shahani Punjabi Shopkeeper Zeus Paranjape GP200 Bhavnisha Parmar GOPI Prerna Chawla Other characters were played by Aseem Hattangady, Mukul Chadda, Akash Khurana, Omkar Kulkarni, Garima Yajnik and members of the cast. Sound Supervisor (Mumbai) Ayush Ahuja Sound Engineer (Mumbai) Ashyar Bulsara Sound Design and Post Production Wilfredo Acosta Original Music Imran Ahmad Producer Helen Quigley and Andrew Mark Sewell Producer (Mumbai) Nadir Khan Executive Producer Andrew Mark Sewell Director Jatinder Verma A B7 Media production for BBC Radio 4 Yash and Padma return to Mumbai having fulfilled the terms of their exile. The Gods, the law, capitalism and politics jostle for power in this modern adaptation Yash and Padma return to Mumbai having fulfilled the terms of their exile. But Dhruv is ever the sore loser and partitioning the company is the only answer. | ||
| Episode 6: Dance Of Deceit | 20240908 | The Gods, the law, capitalism and politics jostle for power in this bold adaptation of the ancient Indian poem Mahabharata. Dramatised as a gripping family epic set in 21st century Mumbai, this series is powered by the tensions and rivalries of a turbulent business empire. A dynasty divided against itself... the battle to control Hasta Enterprises escalates. The deed is done. With the company partitioned, Dhruv and Yash can begin to put their stamp on the divisions they now control. Dhruv and Shaks are quick to make ruthless decisions at the expense of their employees, while Yash is inspired by quality and integrity, no matter what the financial cost. Padma is much less convinced by Yash's ideas, spiralling further into hatred of Dhruv, but their daughter Nyra's new-found confidence and freedom from her abusive marriage is a chance to make her father take her seriously as a business partner. As Gopi continues to deliver her wisdom and knowledge to the opposing sides, is she helping the family... or is this all for the Gods' amusement? Episode 6 'Dance of Deceit Written by Ayeesha Menon, Richard Kurti and Bev Doyle Dhruv - .. - Neil Bhoopalam Yash - Tavish Bhattacharyya Padma - Ira Dubey Gita - Shernaz Patel Shaks - Vivek Madan Karthik - Sukant Goel Nyra - Abir Abrar Vidya - .. - Irawati Karnik Olivia - Malaika Choudhury Lawyer - Devika Shahani Punjabi Mr. Desai - .. - Aseem Hattangady Priest - .. - Mukul Chadda Johar - Akash Khurana Landlord - Zeus Paranjape Account Manager - Garima Yajnik gAbbI - .. Helen Quigley GP200 - Bhavnisha Parmar GOPI - Prerna Chawla Other roles were played by Omkar Kulkarni, Zeus Paranjape, Prerna Chawla and members of the cast. Sound Supervisor (Mumbai) - Ayush Ahuja Sound Engineer (Mumbai) - .. Ashyar Bulsara Sound Design and Post Production - Peregrine Andrews Original Music - Imran Ahmad Producer . - .. Helen Quigley and Andrew Mark Sewell Producer (Mumbai) - Nadir Khan Executive Producer - Andrew Mark Sewell Director - Jatinder Verma A B7 Media production for BBC Radio 4 Yash and Dhruv's companies diverge under the terms of Gopi's offer - Knowledge or Wisdom? The Gods, the law, capitalism and politics jostle for power in this modern adaptation Cast aside by Dhruv as Shaks takes his place, Karthik joins Yash. The new companies diverge under the terms of Gopi's offer as one uses her knowledge and the other her wisdom. | ||
| Episode 7: Dance Of Deceit | 20240915 | The Gods, the law, capitalism and politics jostle for power in this bold adaptation of the ancient Indian poem Mahabharata. Dramatised as a gripping family epic set in 21st century Mumbai, this series is powered by the tensions and rivalries of a turbulent business empire. A dynasty divided against itself... the battle to control Hasta Enterprises escalates. The unrest caused by Dhruv and Shaks' layoffs spills out into the streets of Mumbai with tragic consequences. Yash's move to right the wrong with the employees succeeds, but later in the Hasta bar, Nyra receives wisdom from Gopi that seems utterly contrary to everything she and her father are trying to achieve. Nyra makes a decision, but it's a decision that devastates Yash and drives her mother Padma further towards an act of desperation. Meanwhile, another of Gopi's alter egos is issuing financial advice - and Vidya's podcast is reaping the rewards. But as always, Gopi is holding all the cards. Episode 7 'Dance of Deceit Written by Richard Kurti and Bev Doyle Dhruv - Neil Bhoopalam Yash - Tavish Bhattacharyya Padma - Ira Dubey Gita - Shernaz Patel Shaks - Vivek Madan Karthik - Sukant Goel Nyra - Abir Abrar Vidya - Irawati Karnik Olivia - Malaika Choudhury Lawyer - Devika Shahani Punjabi Mr. Desai - Aseem Hattangady Priest - Mukul Chadda Johar - Akash Khurana Landlord - .. Zeus Paranjape Account Manager - Garima Yajnik gAbbI - Helen Quigley GP200 - .. Bhavnisha Parmar GOPI - Prerna Chawla Other roles were played by Abir Abrar; Devika Shahani Punjabi, Mukul Chadda, Akash Khurana and members of the cast. Sound Supervisor (Mumbai) - Ayush Ahuja Sound Engineer (Mumbai) - .. - Ashyar Bulsara Sound Design and Post Production - Peregrine Andrews Original Music - Imran Ahmad Producer . - Helen Quigley and Andrew Mark Sewell Producer (Mumbai) - .. - Nadir Khan Executive Producer - .. Andrew Mark Sewell Director - Jatinder Verma A B7 Media production for BBC Radio 4 Padma is horrified when Nyra seeks Gopi's advice and switches sides to work for Dhruv. The Gods, the law, capitalism and politics jostle for power in this modern adaptation Nyra becomes a shrewd businesswoman as she emerges from grief into a new-found freedom while Yash chooses to put people before profits. Padma's anger at Dhruv continues to fester. | ||
| 04 | Dance Of Defiance | 20231022 | 20240810 (R4) | In Mumbai, Dhruv is working hard to reinvent his public persona and doing everything he can to secure his grip on power. Shaks is no longer willing to go along with Dhruv's corruption and, making his way to Manchester, he becomes determined to help Yash and Padma complete their exile and succeed in taking over Hasta Enterprises. Shaks arranges for Yash, Padma and Gopi to move in with Dr Sareek, a wealthy old man who is in very poor health. Sareek lives alone in a large house in Wilmslow, hidden away behind high walls and tall trees, and is in desperate need of a nurse to take care of him. That way, they can effectively withdraw from society for the remaining months of the fourth year. Shaks begins to prepare Yash for his new role on their return to India. But Dhruv's best chance of controlling Hasta Enterprises in perpetuity is to trick Yash into breaking the terms of the contract. He sends spies into Manchester's Asian communities to track down the couple and ensnare them. Written by Ayeesha Menon Cast Dhruv: Neil Bhoopalam Yash: Tavish Bhattacharyya Gita: Shernaz Patel Padma: Ira Dubey Shaks: Vivek Madan Karthik: Sukant Goel Gopi: Mina Anwar Dr. Sareek: Nitin Ganatra Abhay: Ronny Jhutti Swati: Rina Fatania Bakhtiyar: Omkar Kulkarni Lawyer: Devika Shahani Punjabi Reporter: Prerna Chawla Other roles played by Abir Abrar; Sean Connolly, Omkar Kulkarni, Devika Shahani Punjabi and Prerna Chawla Sound Supervisor (Mumbai): Ayush Ahuja Sound Design and Post Production: Wilfredo Acosta Original Music: Imran Ahmad Producer (Mumbai): Nadir Khan Producer(s): Helen Quigley and Andrew Mark Sewell Director: Jatinder Verma A B7 Media production for BBC Radio 4 Karthik sets a trap to prevent Yash and Padma fulfilling the terms of their exile. The Gods, the law, capitalism and politics jostle for power in this modern adaptation Karthik sets a trap designed to prevent Yash and Padma fulfilling the terms of their Manchester exile, while Shaks begins to question his allegiance to Dhruv. |
| 05 | Dance Of Deceit | 20240901 | The Gods, the law, capitalism and politics continue to jostle for power in this bold adaptation of the ancient Indian poem Mahabharata. Dramatised as a gripping family epic set in 21st century Mumbai, this series is powered by the tensions and rivalries of a turbulent business empire. A dynasty divided against itself... the battle to control Hasta Enterprises escalates. Newly empowered by the knowledge that he is the eldest son, Shaks believes that he is now the rightful heir and should control Hasta Enterprises. It puts him on a collision course with Yash and Dhruv. Gita fears the civil war will destroy the business empire her husband created and urges Shaks to abandon his claim. He refuses. The conflict is now speeding towards becoming the bitterest corporate case in Indian legal history. In desperation, Gita appeals to Gopi to use her vast artificial intelligence to intervene. Gopi counters with a strange offer... the warring factions must choose between having her knowledge or her wisdom. Dhruv and Shaks think that Gopi is no more than the sum of her parts and choose knowledge. Yash believes Gopi really does possess wisdom. The coming battle will reveal who is right... Yash and Padma return to Mumbai having fulfilled the terms of their exile. The Gods, the law, capitalism and politics jostle for power in this modern adaptation Yash and Padma return to Mumbai having fulfilled the terms of their exile. But Dhruv is ever the sore loser and partitioning the company is the only answer. |