All TRP records destroyed, Ramayan-Mahabharat also defeated, this show with 820 episodes created history

News India Live, Digital Desk: Many mythological serials have come and gone in the history of Indian television, but in the year 2011, a show started which wrote a new definition of devotion and grandeur. We are talking about ‘God of Gods…Mahadev’. This show not only made a place in the hearts of the audience, but also touched those high peaks of TRP which is like a dream for today’s shows to touch.

820 episodes and new adventures in every episode

Based on the life of Lord Shiva, this show traveled a total of 820 episodes. Usually the popularity of long running shows starts decreasing with time, but this was not the case with ‘Mahadev’. From Sati’s self-immolation to Lord Shiva’s Tandav and the birth of Kartikeya-Ganesh, every track kept the audience glued to the TV screen. The show’s research and its script were so precise that people started considering it not just entertainment but a spiritual experience.

Gave tough competition to Ramayana and Mahabharata

Whenever there is talk of mythological shows, the names of Ramanand Sagar’s ‘Ramayana’ and BR Chopra’s ‘Mahabharata’ come at the top. But ‘Devon Ke Dev…Mahadev’ gave a tough competition to these classic shows on the basis of modern technology, excellent VFX and brilliant acting. On many occasions the TRP of this show destroyed old records. Mohit Raina’s simplicity and divinity as Shiva made him a household superstar overnight.

Highest rating ever received on IMDB

You can gauge the success of this show from its IMDB rating. ‘Devon Ke Dev…Mahadev’ has received a stellar rating of 9.3, which is a huge achievement for any Indian television show. This rating shows that not only in India, but also at the global level, the content and work of the artistes of this show has been appreciated. The performance of Sonarika Bhadauria and Mouni Roy as Mata Parvati in the show was also greatly appreciated by the audience.

Why is ‘Devon ke Dev…Mahadev’ special even today?

In today’s era when OTT is dominant, people still watch repeat telecasts and clips of this show with great interest. The biggest reason for this was the grandeur and music of the show. The background music of the show and the presentation of ‘Karpur Gauram’ still gives goosebumps to people. Mohit Raina’s stature and seriousness in the character of Mahadev has made this show immortal.