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4 unusual facts about The Sword of Tipu Sultan


The Sword of Tipu Sultan

Based on a novel by Bhagwan Gidwani, this drama was a portrayal of the life and times of Tipu Sultan, the famous ruler of Mysore.

A total of 52 episodes were shot, some of them in the Premier Studios in Mysore, Karnataka.

The drama many obstacles that included a major fire accident that happened on the sets in 1990; the fire, which took place in Mysore, burnt down a major portion of the Premier Studios where the drama was being shot and claimed 62 lives.

The petitioners argued that it was not based on the real life and deeds of Tipu Sultan.


Seema Kelkar

She also played lead roles in TV serials and films such as The Sword of Tipu Sultan by Sanjay Khan, Naseem by Saeed Akhtar Mirza, Bharat Ek Khoj by Shyam Benegal and Love You Hamesha by Kailash Surendranath.


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