A vow that shook the heavens, and a rescue that revealed a prince’s fall. To honour his father's happiness and Satyavati’s wishes, Devavrata takes the dreadful oath of renunciation—forever giving up his right to the throne. Thus, he becomes Bhishma, the undefeatable and duty-bound warrior.
Years later, Vichitravirya, son of Shantanu and Satyavati, is captured by the King of Panchal for his misconduct. Bhishma storms into battle and saves him, but is enraged by Vichitravirya’s behaviour. As Bhishma prepares to punish him, Satyavati intervenes, shielding her son.
Will Bhishma's sense of justice yield to a mother’s plea?