: Fearing the prophecy, Dajjal's father, the wicked King Jabbar, orders the death of all newborns. However, Hatim is saved through a clever deception where a rabbit's heart is presented to the king instead of the child's.

The first episode of Hatim (2003), the Indian fantasy television series produced by Cinevistaas, doesn't just open a story—it opens a world. Based on the legendary tales of the Arab hero Hatim al-Tai from the One Thousand and One Nights , this episode lays the foundation for an epic quest with a clear, compelling hook: prove that humanity is worth saving, or watch it perish.

, the first episode sets up the central conflict between good and evil:

Titled simply as the "Pilot," opens not with the hero, but with the villain. The episode establishes the conflict within the first two minutes.

. The episode concludes with Hatim receiving a magical sword and the blessing of his father, as he steps out of the palace gates to face the unknown, marking the start of his legendary quest [15, 16].

The first episode of the iconic Indian fantasy series (2003) introduces the heroic Prince Hatim of Yemen and sets the stage for his epic quest to defeat the dark forces of the sorcerer Dajjal. Episode 1: "The Beginning"