TV series
Idiot
1991, Hindi, on Doordarshan. Created by Mani Kaul.
Myshkin, an epileptic man, eturns from medical treatment abroad and finds himself in love with Nastasia. There are twists and turns as Myshkin gets engaged to another woman, only to have an epileptic seizure. He and Nastasia are betrothed but on the wedding day, she returns to her rich pursuer Pawan, who kills her. As both men wait together for the police, Myshkin descends into insanity.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- –
- Episode length
- 58 min
- Status
- Ended in 1991
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Latest episode
S1 E4: Episode 4
Aired 22 January 1991
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Mani KaulCreator
- Ayub Khan-DinMyshkin · 4 ep
- Mita VashishtNastasia · 4 ep
- Shah Rukh KhanPawan Raghujan · 4 ep
- Nirmal PandeyCast · 4 ep
- Neeraj VoraCast · 4 ep
- Navjot HansraAmba · 4 ep
- Zul VellaniMehta · 4 ep
- Deepak MahanGanesh · 4 ep
- Amritlal ThulalCast · 4 ep
- Pervin DasturCast · 4 ep
- Meenakshi GoswamiCast · 4 ep
- Vasudeo BhattCast · 4 ep
Details
- First aired
- 1 January 1991
- Last aired
- 22 January 1991
- Network
- Doordarshan
- Original title
- बेवकूफ़
- Language
- Hindi
- Country
- India
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- U/A 13+
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What Idiot is based on
Idiot is adapted from a novel.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Idiot: quick answers
Is Idiot worth watching?
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How many seasons of Idiot are there?
Idiot has 1 season and 0 episodes, about 58 minutes each.
Is Idiot finished?
Yes. Idiot ended in 1991, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Idiot on?
Idiot isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
Idiot parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Idiot is rated U/A 13+. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Idiot?
If you liked Idiot, try Sullivan's Crossing, Star, Felicity.
Who created Idiot?
Idiot was created by Mani Kaul and stars Ayub Khan-Din, Mita Vashisht, Shah Rukh Khan.
What is Idiot based on?
Idiot is adapted from a novel.