TOI: Small screen's biggest Swayamvar - Draupadi chooses Arjun!

The small screen has witnessed the biggest Swayamvar of all times as Draupadi chose the man of her life - the warrior prince, Arjun, in Mahabharat. Most of us are aware that Draupadi married five brothers - the Pandavas but what led her to this unconventional marriage is lesser known. Star Plus' Mahabharat, that airs Monday to Saturday at 8.30pm on Star Plus, is now focussing on this part.

Mahabharat reaches a major turn when Arjun brings Draupadi home and he tells his mother Kunti that he has won something extremely special and without a clue of what the victory prize is, Kunti asks for it to be shared equally with all the five brothers. This comes as a shock to Draupadi and the Pandavas. Amidst a lot of confusion and chaos regarding Kunti's statement, Draupadi finally, with a heavy heart, decides to marry all the five brothers reminiscing the teachings of her sakha -Krishna.

Mihir Bhuta, the writer of the show says, "This is the moment that brings to light a fact that a woman's sanctity is put to stake so that a command can get fulfilled, a throne can get conferred to the rightful heir and a kingdom can flourish. The whole concept of being married to five brothers and sharing oneself in turns is a very disturbing thought but the epic teaches you the value of a woman and the self-courage they possess."

Pooja Sharma who plays Draupadi adds, "I do not know what Draupadi would have gone through at that point but as I play her character I must say that she was an epitome of sacrifice. She is an idol when it comes to holding herself respect high and sacrificing love for Kunti's decision. Getting shared amongst five brothers was surely a very daunting task however it had to be done with grace and deference as Draupadi is known to be a very strong headed, responsible and a well-balanced woman."