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Akshay Kumar to Sourabh Raaj Jain : Actors who played Lord Krishna on screen

ETimes.in | Last updated on - Aug 16, 2025, 11:43 IST
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​Akshay Kumar to Sourabh Raaj Jain : Actors who played Lord Krishna on screen

Lord Krishna is one of the most loved gods in India, and his life stories have been shown many times on TV and in movies and over the years, different actors have played Krishna, each adding their own charm to the role and also these performances have left a deep mark on audiences, and people still remember them with respect and affection.

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​Sourabh Raaj Jain

Sourabh Raaj Jain became a household name after playing Krishna in the ‘Mahabharat’ TV series and his tall personality, gentle smile, and powerful dialogues made him a perfect choice. He brought freshness to the role and connected with a new generation of viewers. Many people started greeting him with folded hands because they saw him as Krishna in real life. He later appeared in other mythological roles, but Krishna’s character made him unforgettable.

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​Nitish Bharadwaj

Nitish Bharadwaj is one of the most loved actors who played Lord Krishna. He became famous after playing Krishna in B.R. Chopra’s ‘Mahabharat’ and his soft voice, calm expressions, and wise dialogue delivery made viewers believe he was truly Krishna. Even today, many people remember him first whenever they think of Krishna’s role on screen.

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​Sumedh Mudgalkar

Sumedh Mudgalkar played Krishna in 'RadhaKrishn', a show focused on Krishna’s love for Radha and his performance was filled with innocence, love, and playful charm and he beautifully balanced Krishna’s divine nature with his human emotions also viewers, especially young audiences, admired his chemistry with co-star Mallika Singh, who played Radha and also the show ran successfully for several years, proving the popularity of his portrayal.

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​Akshay Kumar

Akshay Kumar played a modern version of Lord Krishna in the movie ‘OMG: Oh My God!’ and unlike traditional mythological shows, his Krishna appeared in stylish clothes and a contemporary look and also Akshay’s performance was refreshing and brought a unique twist to Krishna’s image. The film became a big hit, and his Krishna was praised for being different yet inspiring.

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​Sarvadaman D. Banerjee

Sarvadaman played Lord Krishna in Ramanand Sagar’s ‘Shri Krishna’ and this show became very popular, and his portrayal was praised for its simplicity and devotion. His personality suited Krishna’s calm and divine image, making him perfect for the role and also the serial showed Krishna’s entire life journey, and Sarvadaman carried the role with grace.

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​Swapnil Joshi

Swapnil Joshi played the young Krishna in Ramanand Sagar’s ‘Shri Krishna’. He acted as teenage Krishna, showing his playful nature and innocence and his mischievous smile and expressions made the character very charming. Also, audiences, especially children, loved his version of Krishna’s childhood stories like stealing butter and playing the flute.

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