Samvidhaan: The Making of the Constitution of India

Shyam Benegal returns to television on a very topical subject in India - the constitution which is being challenged everyday by the political, social and industrial environment. He brings together a stellar cast and high drama, thought, vigor to the making of the constitution. The acting, directing, anchoring is top notch. Shot as a 10 hr episode it brings alive the making of the constitution through various perspectives of the leaders of India. The first episode which i saw gripped me as galaxy of characters from Gandhi, Nehru, Jinnah, Maulana Azad, Patel avoid or decide the partition of India. Gandhi's almost resignation as the Congress part fights it out with Jinnah comes to the fore. The serial comes at a time when the Idea of India is being challenged at many levels but in a sense it endures because the foundation is strong. Shyam Benegal at his best

This is a ten part documentary series on the drafting of the Constitution of Bharat. The series is sponsored by Rajya Sabha and hence the government itself and directed by Shyam Benegal.

The theme itself is a priceless treasure. So that everyone knows what went into the making of the constitution, who were the stakeholders involved, the processes that went about in drafting and approving it. While Dr BR Ambedkar was the chief architect, there were many key stakeholders involved who've been forgotten in the winds of time. This series helps throw light into that.

Controversial topics were also covered and the debates that went into it - including the humorous side of things. It also goes to show that everyone's voice was heard. Patient debates did happen.

What's left unsaid is that the voice of the silent majority was muffled by the voices of the legislative majority. A summary of key outcomes with timeframes along with the arguments of both sides will help revisit some of these laws, if the intent is no longer being served.

Swara Bhaskar has done a good job as sutradhaar while all actors playing the roles of these leaders have also done well.

This is a series providing an insight into the making of the Indian constitution and events that folded during the process. The best part of the series was the welcome role of Mahatma Gandhi who shaped the constitution without his physical presence. Also worth noting was the role of BR Ambedkar played by Sachin Kadekar, Dilip Tahil as Pandit Nehru among others. The deeper insights into the events and efforts in bringing them a physical form a praiseworthy. Overall a classic.

"Long years ago we made a tryst with destiny, and now the time comes when we shall redeem our pledge, not wholly or in full measure, but very substantially.." - Nehru on August 14, 1947 From Cabinet Mission, independence, partition to final draft. Hindu or Hinduism, who owns the land, women, scheduled caste, minorities and their rights and more..Indian constitution was a successful product of the patriotism. It shows the contemplative reflections of a thoughtful political leader. The most widely used term but less ubderstood .. story of Perseverance, Didactic, Great quality clips, solid linear editing, convincing cast except the narrator Swara Bhaskar who I feel fails to bring the dynamism and idiomatic style to the narration. A must watch..

I am speechless ...Such a esteemed cast ..Top class act by every actor ..Like real one ..Great ..Big salute to RSTV & Shyam benegal sir for such a saga of indian constitution..