Two decades ago, life would stop every Sunday at 9:00 a.m., when Mahabharata aired on DD National. It was the original Game of Thrones, only 10 times more amazing and steeped in great history. Since then, many others have tried to re-create that magic, but haven't quite got it right. Now imagine if the Mahabharata were to become a major Hollywood motion picture. There are no words that can define this level of awesomeness. They say casting is half the battle for a good movie, so here goes.

5. Vidur - Hugh Laurie

Half brother of Pandu and Dhritarashtra and arguably one of the wisest characters in the epic, Vidur saved the Pandavas more than once from Shakuni and Duryodhana's evil schemes.

6. Yudhisthira - Viggo Mortense

The eldest Pandava, Yudhisthira was wise, just and kind: the most noble of all the brothers.