Hatim

Hatim is an Indian television series that aired on StarPlus from 26 December 2003 until 12 November 2004. It has elements of fantasy, drama, and many other genres. It was directed by Amrit Sagar and is based on a Persian story recounting the adventures of Hatim al-Tai of the Tayyi tribe of Arabia.

Hatim (2003-2004) is an Indian fantasy adventure series created for StarPlus and directed by Amrit Sagar. Rahil Azam plays Hatim, a generous and courageous wanderer, alongside Kiku Sharda as his companion Hobo, Nirmal Pandey as the sinister Dajjal, Pooja Rawal as Jasmine and Tom Alter as the King of Paristan. Drawing on a classical Persian story about Hatim al-Tai of the Tayyi tribe of Arabia, the show follows its hero through a string of quests across a mythic landscape of kings, sorcerers and magical trials. Each stretch of the journey tests his virtue against enemies who wield dark enchantments, so the engine of the series is a steady sequence of challenges in which compassion and courage must hold against cunning rivals. The stories unfold over one season of forty-eight episodes, a single continuing run told in a theatrical, storybook manner. Its tone is earnest, colorful and adventurous, with a warm moral center that carries the audience from one trial to the next. Fans of Alif Laila, Sinbad and Xena: Warrior Princess will find a similar pleasure in folkloric heroes, fantastical kingdoms and tales of virtue against sorcery.

• Alif Lailaepisodic fantasy adventure, mythic quests with a heroic protagonist and magical foes
• Sinbadserialized fantasy adventure, folkloric quests and fantastical realms
• Xena: Warrior Princessepisodic adventure with a heroic wanderer facing supernatural antagonists

Release Date

2003-12-26

Episode runtime

45 min

Rating

8.6 / 10 (14)

What is Hatim about?

A generous wanderer named Hatim travels a mythic world of kings, sorcerers and magical trials, drawn from a classic Persian tale.

What is Hatim like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Hatim as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Hatim violent?

Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Hatim as mild.

Which shows are like Hatim?

Shows with a similar feel include Alif Laila, Sinbad, and Xena: Warrior Princess.

How long is Hatim?

Hatim: 1 season, 48 episodes.

Is Hatim still running?

No, Hatim has ended.