Happy Janamashtami: Actors who played the role of Krishna on screen
From Akshay Kumar to NT Rama Rao, actors who played the role of Krishna on screen.
From Akshay Kumar to NT Rama Rao: Onscreen Krishna characters
Bollywood has picturized the religious character of Krishna on screen many times. Some of these characters become memorable due to their memorable portrayals and some due to their interesting plotlines. On the occasion of Janamashtami, let’s take a look at some of the actors that played the role of Krishna on screen.
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Akshay Kumar in OMG: Oh My God
Akshay Kumar featured in the role of the 2012 Bollywood blockbuster OMG: Oh My God. The actor played the part perfectly in his Krishna attire and understood the subtle nuances of the character. Along with the interesting plotline, Akshay's role in the film was the highlight of it.
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Pawan Kalyan in Gopala Gopala
OMG: Oh My God was remade in Telugu as Gopala Gopala. The 201 film featured Venkatesh and Pawan Kalyan in ead roles. Pawan played the role of Krishna and he too did justice to his character.
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NT Rama Rao
Late actor NT Rama Rao featured in the role of Krishna many a time. The actor turned politician played Krishna in films like Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham, Karnan, Daana Veere Soora Karna and many more.
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Nitesh Bhardwaj
The Indian audience still remembers the first Mahabharat that aired on screen, be it on television or not in movie theatres. Nitesh Bhardwaj as Krishna featured in the 1988 popular television series Mahabharat. It is undoubtedly the most memorable series on Indian television and his character is still remembered for his performance.
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Sourabh Raaj Jain
Sourabh Raaj Jain portrayed the heavenly Lord Krishna in the Mahabharata. The crowd was persuaded by his gentle demeanor and charming smile that he was the best candidate for Krishna's selection. Shaheer Sheikh played Arjun in the popular television program.
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Swapnil Joshi
Another television sensation who rose to fame with his character portrayal of Krishna on screen is Swapnil Joshi. He played the part of teenage Krishna in Ramanand Sagar's, Shri Krishna. The actor is now popular in the Hindi and Marathi entertainment industry.
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Sumedh Mudgalkar in Radhakrishna
The young television star rose to fame with his onscreen portrayal of Krishna in the popular television series Radhakrishna which aired on Star Bharat. The actor suits the character and did complete justice to his role. To date, he is one of the most popular television Krishnas onscreen. Radha was portrayed by Mallika Singh, and their admirers laud their relationship as the "greatest.",