Season 9 of the 2013 Mahabharat series focuses on the Drona-Drupad rivalry and the Pandavas' time in exile. It highlights key events like Drona’s surrender to Dhrishtadyumna, the defeat of the giants in the forest, Hidimba’s love for Bheem, and Krishna preparing Drupad for Draupadi's Swayamvar.
Episode 1
Krishna saves Drona
Jan 17, 2014
Drona arrives in Panchal and Drupad invites him to a fight. Drona surrenders and asks Dhrishtadyumna to kill him. As Dhrishtadyumna runs towards Drona with his sword, Lord Krishna's Kaumodaki stops him. Lord Krishna destroys his army and sends his Kaumodaki to kill Drupad. But Draupadi stops Lord Krishna.
Episode 2
Hidimbi plans to trap Pandavas
Jan 20, 2014
Hidimbi disguises herself as an innocent woman and tells Arjun that the giants in the forest killed her parents. She seeks Arjun's help to get out of the magical jungle. At Panchal, Lord Krishna tries to make Drupad understand his mistake. Will he accept Draupadi as his daughter?
Episode 3
Draupadi returns to Kampilya
Jan 21, 2014
Krishna suggests that Drona should make Dhrishtadyumna his student. He plays a prank on Draupadi to bring her back to the palace. In the forest, Arjun and Yudhishthir find that Hidimba is missing. Hidimbi asks Hidimba to bring the Pandavas to an isolated place.
Episode 4
Draupadi's Swayamvar
Jan 22, 2014
Hidimbi suspects that Hidimba is in love with Bheem. He threatens to kill her if she fails to bring the Pandavas to him. Will Hidimbi succeed in his plan? Draupadi returns to Kampilya with Krishna. He tells Drupad to organise Draupadi's Swayamvar and that her wedding will make history.
Episode 5
Bheem becomes king of the demons
Jan 23, 2014
Drona informs Drupad that the Pandavas might still be alive. Krishna tells Draupadi about them. In the forest, Bheem kills Hidimbi in a fight. Arjun informs him that now he is the new king of the demons. A demon informs Bheem that his marriage with Hidimba has been fixed.
Episode 6
Bheem marries Hidimba
Jan 24, 2014
Kunti accepts Hidimba as her daughter-in-law. Bheem and Hidimba get married. Meanwhile, Drupad's messenger arrives at Hastinapur with the invitation for Draupadi's Swayamvar. Duryodhan wishes to attend, but is unable to as the invitation is only for kings and he is not one!
Episode 7
Pandavas leave Hidimba's forest
Jan 27, 2014
Duryodhan requests Bhishma to appoint him as Dhritarashtra's successor. Bhishma accepts his request but what will happen when the Pandava brothers return? Hidimba gives birth to a baby boy. Bheem names him Ghatotkacha. Now, it's time for the Pandavas to leave Hidimba's forest.