Brave Son of India: Maharana Pratap

Brave Son of India: Maharana Pratap reimagines the 16th century Rajput ruler’s life as a documentary infused drama. The series traces the young prince’s growth into a determined king who safeguards Mewar amid constant political and military pressure. It threads battlefield tactics with the moral code that guides his decisions, while highlighting the bonds that sustain him, especially with Ajabde Punwar. The format blends archival style narration with re enacted moments, avoiding spoilers while emphasizing courage, duty and resilience. Sharad Malhotra portrays Maharana Pratap, joined by Avinesh Rekhi as Akbar and Rachana Parulkar and Roshni Walia as Ajabde across timelines. The show premiered on Sony TV on May 27, 2013 and was introduced by Amitabh Bachchan, lending a ceremonial weight to its launch.

Produced by Abhimanyu Singh for Contiloe Entertainment, the program aired on Sony TV on May 27 2013, with Amitabh Bachchan introducing the premiere. It sits within the Bharat Ka Veer Putra slate that translates legends into television drama and grounds its storytelling in a respectful retelling of Maharana Pratap’s life.

The series contributed to a broader interest in Rajput history on Indian TV, stimulating audience conversations about regional identity and valor. Its visual grandeur and clear moral framing helped popularize historical storytelling during a period of sweeping period dramas and large scale battlefield sequences.

Critical reception was mixed, with praise for ambition and performances, especially Sharad Malhotra in the title role, while some viewers found the pacing uneven. Thematically it centers on leadership under pressure, loyalty to people, and the personal toll of defending sovereignty.