Artificial Intelligence is a great deal when applied where it is worth it. A while back, words from Joanna Maciejewska, author and a videogame enthusiast, went viral, when she said, “I want AI to do my laundry and dishes so that I can do art and writing, not for AI to do my art and writing so that I can do my laundry and dishes.” Precisely, what and how it should be. But the shift has happened. AI is here. With a wild thump on its chest, AI is giving us a blow. While the hullabaloo is right on the edge, we have AI Mahabharat that can fire a debate more intense than Kurukshetra.
On 23rd October, Wednesday, the government proposed amendments to the IT rules to address the growing threat of deepfakes and misinformation, marking a decisive step in regulating the fast-evolving world of artificial intelligence. The new rules command that all AI-generated content be indisputably marked, pushing primary platforms like Facebook and YouTube to take greater commitment in identifying and flagging false information. Citing the rapid spread of fake audio, videos, and other untruthful media, the IT Ministry alerted that AI-driven content can easily be “weaponised” to misstate facts, harm statures, manipulate elections, or commit financial fraud, as per reports.
The threat is lurking, indeed. But experiments are what the new age always welcomes. Star Plus remains an initiator here, shouldering the country’s prime epic. Mahabharat: Ek Dharmayudh is all set to premiere on Jio Hotstar and Star Plus on 25th October, 2025. This shall be India’s first-ever mythological series, powered by Artificial Intelligence. The 100-episode series steps into the arena with a fresh take on the age-old clash between the Pandavas and the Kauravas—only this time, it’s armed with immersive visuals and battle scenes that promise to feel almost real.
Vijay Subramaniam, Founder and Group CEO of Collective Artists Network, calls it a ‘landmark’ in Indian entertainment—one that holds on to tradition while daring to explore new creative frontiers. For those who grew up hearing stories of Krishna, Arjuna, and Duryodhana from their grandparents, this series shall carry a balance between nostalgia and the future.
With high anticipation, curiosity and caution both are in talks. Many are calling Mahabharat: Ek Dharmayudh an epic in the making, enthusiastic to glimpse how AI can subsist life into folklore long told. Yet, underneath the applause lies a saga of worry—how far should the machine step into the artist’s empire? Perhaps, the answer catnaps where art and algorithm meet midway, not to contest, but to create. The stage is set, the conch is blown—AI stands ready for its own Kurukshetra.
