The Pandavas in Hiding

This is the story of Pandavas during the last year of their vanavasam(Virata Parva of Mahabharatha). After losing the dice game to Kauravas Pandavas are asked to go into exile for 13 years with the last year incognito. Pandavas evade the spies of Duryodhana and enter the City of Virata. Yudhistra becomes Kanka a learned Scholar, Arjuna becomes Brihanala a dancer , Bheema beomes Valala a cook , Nakula and Shadeva Arishtanemi and Granthika Keepers of Cows and Horses and Draupadi becomes Sairandhri the Queens maid.

Arjuna charioteers for Uttara to go for battle against Kauravas who suspect Pandavas living in Virata. When Kauravas finally learn about the identity of Arjuna the Dancer and Charioteer the 13 year completes. The Pandavas reveal themselves to the Matsya King Virata.

Script:Subba Rao Illustrations:Ram Waeerkar Cover: Ram Waeerkar

Rating: ****