In the latest episode of Call Him Curious podcast, host Shikhar Varshney is in conversation with author Ami Ganatra who delves into the aftermath of the Mahabharata war, shedding light on the Pandavas' final journey, the roles of Dronacharya, Bhishma, and Parashurama, and the complexities of Karna's character. Discover how Draupadi's portrayal has evolved and unravel the mysteries surrounding Gandhari's 101 children. Gain fresh perspectives on the necessity of the war and the nuanced character of Shakuni.

Timestamps:

0:00 - 1:29 - Teaser

1:30 - 4:30 - What happened after the war?

4:31 - 8:20 - Pandavon ka aakhiri ansh

8:21 - 9:37 - Was Dronacharya unfair?

9:38 - 13:13 - Dronacharya vs. Bhishma vs. Parashurama

13:14 - 16:58 - Karna ki kya galti thi?

16:59 - 24:28 - Did Karna have a victim mentality?

24:29 - 28:29 - Did TV play around Draupadi's image?

28:30 - 31:25 - Mahabharat kaise sunayi gayi?

31:26 - 35:35 - How could Gandhari conceive 101 kids?

35:36 - 41:44 - Karna was loyal to himself!

41:45 - 45:05 - Why was the war necessary?

45:06 - 46:50 - Why did Krishna need Hanuman in the war?

46:51 - 53:10 - Shakuni wasn't that bad

53:11 - 57:00 - Kuch toh log kahenge

57:01 - End - Final thoughts

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