Tamas
“An unforgettable saga of partition”
Series Overview
Based on the novel by Bhisham Sahni, Tamas is an epic drama set against the backdrop of riot-stricken North India on the eve of Partition in 1947. Nathu, an outcast, is hired to kill a pig, whose carcass he’s later appalled to find in front of the mosque. A riot follows and, ridden with guilt, Nathu takes his ailing mother and pregnant wife and leaves town.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 6 Episodes
50 min per episode
1988 – 1988
Premiered: Sat, Jan 9, 1988
Govind NihalaniLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 6: “Episode 6”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Om Puri
Nathu
Deepa Sahi
Kammo
Uttara Baokar
Jasbir
Amrish Puri
Sardar Teja Singh
A.K. Hangal
Bakshiji
Iftekhar
Ehsan Ali
Manohar Singh
Hayat Baksh
Saeed Jaffrey
Karim Khan
Bhisham Sahni
Harnam Singh
Dina Pathak
Banto
K.K. Raina
Mirdad
Surekha Sikri
Rajo
Pankaj Kapur
Thekedar
Surendra Pal
Shah Nawaz
Veerendra Saxena
Jamail
Pinchoo Kapoor
Dilawar
Akash Khurana
Dr Kapoor
Harish Patel
Karada
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Govind Nihalani
Govind Nihalani, Bhisham Sahni
Vanraj Bhatia
Sutanu Gupta
Lalit M. Bijlani, Freni M. Variava
Department Leadership Roster
Govind Nihalani
Screenplay
Nitish Roy
Production Design
Sutanu Gupta
Editor
Lalit M. Bijlani
Producer
Freni M. Variava
Producer
Govind Nihalani
Director
Bhisham Sahni
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tamas
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What is Tamas about?
Based on the novel by Bhisham Sahni, Tamas is an epic drama set against the backdrop of riot-stricken North India on the eve of Partition in 1947. Nathu, an outcast, is hired to kill a pig, whose carcass he’s later appalled to find in front of the mosque. A riot follows and, ridden with guilt, Nathu takes his ailing mother and pregnant wife and leaves town.
How many seasons does Tamas have?
Tamas comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Tamas?
Key cast members in Tamas include Om Puri, Deepa Sahi, Uttara Baokar, Amrish Puri, A.K. Hangal.
Who created or directed Tamas?
Tamas was developed and directed by Govind Nihalani.