Series synopsis
Taj: Divided by Blood is a drama television series that premiered on ZEE5 on March 3, 2023. It ended on June 2, 2023. It was created by Ron Scalpello, Vibhu Puri. It stars Naseeruddin Shah, Dharmendra, Aditi Rao Hydari and Aashim Gulati.
In his quest to find a worthy successor for his grand legacy, Emperor Akbar sparks a war among his sons. What follows is a terrifying battle for power, filled with politics, betrayals, and bloodshed.
Premise
In his quest to find a worthy successor for his grand legacy, Emperor Akbar sparks a war among his sons. What follows is a terrifying battle for power, filled with politics, betrayals, and bloodshed.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Naseeruddin Shah as Akbar
- Dharmendra as Shaikh Salim Chisti
- Aditi Rao Hydari as Anarkali
- Aashim Gulati as Salim
- Taha Shah Badussha as Murad
- Rahul Bose as Mirza Hakim
- Shubham Kumar Mehra as Daniyal
- Sandhya Mridul as Jodha Bai
Supporting cast
- Zarina Wahab as Salima Sultan Begum
- Aaryama Salim as Young Akbar
- Anushka Luhar as Man Bai
- Tanvi Negi as Jagat Gossain
- Subodh Bhave as Birbal
- Aashay Mishra as Durjan
- Pawan Chopra as Giyas Beg
- Padma Damodaran as Ruqaiya Sultan Begum
- Shivani Tanksale as Bakht-un-Nissa Begum
- Aayam Mehta as Badayuni
- Deepraj Rana as Maharana Pratap
- Zachary Coffin as Father Monserrate
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 18 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | March 3, 2023 | March 3, 2023 |
| Season 2 | 8 | May 11, 2023 | June 2, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Succession After a few decades of conquering Chittorgarh and witnessing the prophecy of saint Salim Chisti almost coming true, Akbar decides to change the rules of succession to the Mughal throne. Who among his sons will prove worthy of the crown? |
March 3, 2023 |
| 2 |
The Battle of Kabul Ready to teach his brother a lesson, Akbar decides to wage a war in Kabul. He arranges a horse-taming competition to choose the right heir to lead his army, and hopes Salim will win. |
March 3, 2023 |
| 3 |
A Message from God The celebrations of winning the Kabul war turn into a brawl among the three brothers, and Akbar is infuriated. He visualises himself as a messenger of God in a dream and announces a new religion, Din-I-Ilahi. |
March 3, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Return of The Bandit Prince It has been 15 years since the war. The Mughal Empire is at peace, yet Akbar is not. He visits Sheikh Salim Chsti for advice. As Daniyal waits for the throne, Prince Salim returns to the court. |
May 12, 2023 |
| 2 |
A Kingdom of Snakes All camps swing into action to take down the Bandit Prince. Mehrunnisa sets her eyes on Salim and wins Jodha’s favour. Abul Fazl plots against them. Daniyal’s insecurities come to the fore. |
May 12, 2023 |
| 3 |
The Hunt Akbar organises a hunt in the hopes of reuniting the family. Salim wins favour in the kingdom with the help of Mehrunissa. A surprise visitor poses a threat to Salim. |
May 12, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ZEE5 |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 3, 2023 |
| Last aired | June 2, 2023 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday |