The Sword of Tipu Sultan

Overview

The Sword of Tipu Sultan was an Indian historical drama that was first broadcast on the DD National in 1990. Based on a novel by Bhagwan Gidwani, this drama was a portrayal of the life and times of Tipu Sultan, the famous ruler of Mysore. The drama faced lot of controversies that included a major fire accident that happened on the sets in 1990; the fire, which took place in Mysore, burnt down a major portion of the Premier Studios where the drama was being shot and claimed 62 lives. The series was widely praised for its authenticity, casting and grandeur.

Details

Type

TV Show

Original title

द सोर्ड ऑफ टीपू सुल्तान

Status

Ended

Quality

HD

Network

DD National

Language

Hindi

Seasons

0

Episodes

0