Chandra Nandini is an Indian Hindi-language historical drama television series that aired on StarPlus from 10 October 2016 until 10 November 2017.

[2] It was produced by Ekta Kapoor under her banner Balaji Telefilms and directed by Ranjan Kumar Singh.

A local king, Suryagupta Maurya rules the country with his pregnant wife, Moora.

A woman named Kanika finds Moora's son and adopts him as Chandra, unaware of his truth.

Chandra convinces Seleucus not to fight against him and decides to make Nicator's daughter, Helena as the chief queen of Magadha.

Nanda and his minister, Amatya Rakshas send a Vishkanya (poisonous seductress) to Magadha to kill Chandra.

Vishaka's plans to kill Chandra all go in vain every time because Nandini intervenes and saves him.

Helena feels jealous and manipulates Bindusara into believing that Nandini had killed Durdhara in past.

Blindly believing Helena, Bindusara starts to hate Nandini and decides to take revenge.

Bindusara, Malayketu and Chaaya's son, Bhadraketu, Helena's children, Alice and Adonis, are all grown up.

On the wedding day, Chithraleka, who is already in love with Bhadraketu, runs away and asks Dharma to replace her in the marriage.

A new problem arises when Bhimdev claims Nandini to be his wife, Savitri, who enters the palace.

It is then revealed that this man is a sorcerer, and he, along with his wife Mohini, put black magic on Chandra to separate him and Nandini.

Chandra forgives Helena on Nandini's request and sends her back to Greece with her children.

[15] On 21 September 2016, a press conference was held in Mumbai with the presence of Producer Ekta Kapoor and some actors including the leads Rajat Tokas and Shweta Basu Prasad.

[16] Director Santram Verma who directed the pilot episode of the series opted out after it and was replaced by Ranjan Kumar Singh.

[18] Speaking about his role male lead Rajat Tokas said, "I am really looking forward to portraying the mighty king, Chandragupta Maurya.

"[19] Female lead Shwetha Basu Prasad said, "This show marks my comeback on TV after quite some time.

[24] I will be paying attention to some of the nuances of that era and that character with the body language of a warrior princess, which will soon require me to learn sword fighting and horse riding.

"[28] The Times of India stated, "Going by the trailer, Shweta Basu fits the role of Chandragupta's wife perfectly.

Queen Nandni as per the show is described as daughter of the real Mahapadma Nanda which is contradicted as there is no historical evidence.

It has been said Nandni's characterization is based upon most of Durdhara character derived from historical texts, novelization and poetries.

[31] However, there are several historical sources have been mentioned the existence of Queen Nandni, among them one evidence has found in 350 BC Greek Historian Megasthenes' book called Indika as he served as an Ambassador in Royal Court of Chandragupta Maurya.