Tales of Akbar and Birbal

Tales of Akbar and Birbal

Season 1
Akbar and Birbal are two of the most loved characters in Indian folklore. Their tales make a wonderful blend of intellect and humour and especially highlight Birbal's deep wisdom and wit.
200712 episodes13+
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - A Tigers Tale | Birbals Stew

    October 28, 2007
    22min
    ALL
    A Trip To Heaven' reveals Minister Abdul's jealousy plot against Birbal, while 'A Tree's Testimony' involves a theft witnessed by a tree. Birbal's quick problem-solving skills impress Emperor Akbar in both cases.
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  2. S1 E2 - A Trip to Heaven | A Treess Testimony

    October 28, 2007
    22min
    13+
    A 'Tiger's Tale' demonstrates Birbal's quick thinking, saving a man from execution, while 'Birbal's Stew' showcases his cleverness in securing a reward for the poor man.
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  3. S1 E3 - Return From The Gallows | The Most Precious Possession

    October 28, 2007
    22min
    13+
    Return From The Gallows' tests Birbal's intelligence in Persia, where he impresses with his clever solutions. In 'The Most Precious Possession,' when Akbar banishes his wife and her brother from the palace, they turn to Birbal for witty assistance.
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  4. S1 E4 - A Matter Of Devotion | A Pound Of Flesh

    October 28, 2007
    23min
    13+
    In 'The Matter of Devotion,' Akbar tasks Birbal with finding a better singer than Tansen and retrieving his ring from a well without assistance. While, 'A Pound Of Flesh' revolves around Nekiram and Baliram's debt dispute, with Birbal intervening. In both cases, Birbal's intelligence shines, earning Emperor Akbar's admiration.
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  5. S1 E5 - The List Of Fools | Milk Of An Ox

    October 28, 2007
    22min
    13+
    The List Of Fools' portrays Akbar's challenge to Birbal to identify the six most foolish people in the kingdom, leading to a comical outcome. Meanwhile, 'Milk Of An Ox' shows Sukhadev Singh's challenge to Birbal to obtain ox milk, showcasing Birbal's cleverness as he deftly tackles the task.
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  6. S1 E6 - The Magical Donkey | The Linguist

    22min
    13+
    The Magical Donkey' sees Birbal using a clever trick to expose the thief of Emperor Akbar's gift. In another episode, 'The Linguist,' Birbal demonstrates his linguistic prowess by outsmarting a challenger.
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  7. S1 E7 - The Savior | A Field Of Gold

    23min
    7+
    The Savior' highlights Akbar teasing Birbal over divine intervention, revealing Birbal's clever response. In 'Field of Gold,' a servant's deceit about a broken vase teaches Emperor Akbar the value of truthfulness through Birbal's clever demonstration.
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  8. S1 E8 - The Most Beautiful Child | The Greatest Teacher

    October 28, 2007
    23min
    ALL
    In 'The Most Beautiful Child,' Akbar and Birbal vie to find the kingdom's loveliest child, resulting in a clever twist. Whereas, Birbal highlights the importance of a genuine educator in 'The Greatest Teacher.'
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  9. S1 E9 - The Persian Trader | The Honest Trader

    October 28, 2007
    22min
    13+
    The Persian Trader' reveals Birbal's cleverness in securing justice for the Persian trader, and 'The Honest Trader' showcases Birbal's swift resolution of the honest trader's problem.
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  10. S1 E10 - The Temple of the Locked Deity | Saint or Villain

    22min
    13+
    In this episode of 'The Temple of the Locked Deity' and 'Saint Our Villain,' Birbal demonstrates his exceptional problem-solving skills, emphasizing the importance of keen observation and intelligence in resolving complex situations.
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  11. S1 E11 - The Wicked Kazi | The Jackfruit Tree

    October 28, 2007
    22min
    13+
    In 'The Wicked Kazi' and 'The Jackfruit Tree' episodes, Birbal's intellect leads to the capture of a thief and a fraud, aiding a poor farmer and a gardener in their quest for justice.
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  12. S1 E12 - The Oil Man and The Butcher | A Painters Agony

    October 28, 2007
    21min
    13+
    In this episode of 'The Oilman and the Butcher' and 'The Painter's Agony', Birbal impresses Emperor Akbar by delivering justice to the Oilman and Painter.
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