Mahabharat's 129 episodes extended to 200

Siddharth Kumar Tewary's dream project Mahabharat, which was in making since years, finally went on air recently. However, if sources are to be believed, the show which was earlier restricted to just 129 episodes has now extended its airing till 200 episodes.
A source says, "Due to Mahabharat's increasing popularity it has been decided to increase the number of episodes."
When contacted, producer Siddharth Tewary commented, "Though Mahabharat is a limited episodes series; there are no talks of extension as the show has just started."
Here's wishing Mahabharat team for few more extensions!