Akhilendra Mishra

After spending nearly 15 years immersed in theatre, Ranjana Aanjjan has finally stepped into the world of screen acting with Chand Tara — a project that has already earned the distinction of having its trailer screened at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. In this candid conversation with ETimes, Ranjana opens up about the overwhelming transition from stage to screen, her father’s unwavering support, the financial struggles that shaped her middle-class upbringing, and the life lessons she learned from icons.

Dehradun's Doon Book Festival, featuring over 300 stalls and lakhs of books, was inaugurated by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. The nine-day event, a collaboration with the Union ministry of education, aims to foster a love for literature and culture. It includes author interactions, discussions on diverse themes, and the release of books in regional languages.

The Doon Book Festival 2026 is celebrating Uttarakhand's linguistic heritage with the release of 26 new books in Garhwali and Kumaoni. This initiative by the National Book Trust, aligned with NEP 2020, aims to connect younger generations with their mother tongues and promote multilingual education. The festival also features diverse literary discussions and children's activities.

Akhilendra Mishra and Raza Murad are set to be a part of the star cast of Madhubala - Ek Ishq Ek Junoon.

Aamir Khan's humble act of removing his boots before lighting a ceremonial lamp at the Red Lorry Film Festival charmed fans. The superstar also shared how the cast of 'Lagaan' began each day with the Gayatri Mantra for a meditative state, and detailed their grassroots efforts for the film's Oscar campaign, urging everyone to attend screenings.

Akhilendra Mishra, last seen in Star Plus' Diya Aur Baati Hum, will enter Mahabharat as 'Kans'.

Expressing his grief and remembering his Chandrakanta co-star, Akhilendra Mishra told ETimes TV that the news is unfortunate and very tragic as Irrfan could not enjoy his success after working so hard for it.

Shahbaaz Khan has been replaced by Akhilendra Mishra popularly known as Yakoo maharaj in Life OK's Devon Ke Dev Mahadev.

After churning out a successful show like Diya Aur Baati Hum on Star Plus, producers Shashi-Sumeet Mittal are now geared up to produce another show for the same channel.

Raju Kher and Akhilendra Mishra cause a traffic Jam in Lucknow

Actors often end up denying roles due to various reasons. However, at times, destiny plays a major role in their career. Akhilendra Mishra, who played the role of Ravan in Anand Sagar’s Ramayan had one such experience.

Seasoned actor Akhilendra Mishra is all set to return to the small screen. Best known for his portrayal of Kroor Singh in Nirja Guleri’s Chandrakanta, he has been signed to play the antagonist in Ved Raj’s next titled Sahiba. The show is set against a Muslim backdrop and Akhilendra will play the antagonist, which will be different from what we usually see on TV shows.

Popular actor Akhilendra Mishra, who belongs to the golden era of TV industry, says today all TV shows look the same.

These days finite series is the new trend in the small screen industry. Sab TV is carrying forward this trend by launching a new show finite show.

#LockdownCelebrations: Akhilendra Mishra celebrates anniversary at home

Akhilendra Mishra has reflected on how Lagaan became a turning point for Indian cinema on the global stage and how Aamir Khan played a crucial role in paving the way for future Indian films at the Oscars. In a recent interview, Mishra revisited the skepticism the film initially faced and the historic shift it eventually brought about.

Sharman Joshi along with other crew members, shot for a Holi scene for their upcoming film, Kashi: The Search Of Ganga, near Banaras’ Assi Ghat on Tuesday.

Akhilendra Mishra is one of the most renowned names in the entertainment industry for the strong character roles he has essayed over a span of a couple of decades. He is often remembered for his memorable roles in movies like Lagaan, Makdi and Kaabil to name a few.

Akhilendra Mishra praised Salman Khan's dedication in Veergati, highlighting his hard work to shape his body for the film. Despite the movie's successful theater run, it did not perform well at the box office. An incident at Salman's house left his family scared.

The story is based upon Article 15 of the Constitution of India, which prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth, and Article 19, which deals with freedom of thought and expression

The departure of Javed Khan Amrohi is definitely a big loss for the film industry. Javed played many great characters on screen in his long film career and that directly landed him in the hearts of the audience. Apart from films, Javed Khan Amrohi has also been a part of many TV shows.

Debutant director Sudhir Attavar's forthcoming Kannada film Parie was premiered in Mumbai recently.

In a candid interview with TOI, actor Akhilendra Mishra talks about acting in a Gujarati film and lots more...

The 2001 film 'Lagaan' made India proud with its exceptional production and its nomination for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Aamir Khan, who also made his debut as a producer with the film, led a cast that shot extensively in Bhuj, far from urban amenities. Now, over two decades later, actor Akhilendra Mishra, who played the role of Arjan, has called it an unforgettable experience.

All is not well on the set of 'Tu Mera Hero'. The cast and crew of the show has been shooting without electricity for the last couple of days. The production house had to call in for a generator van, which has been temporarily stationed outside the premises.

When Ramayan is mentioned, after Ram and Sita, it is Ravan who elicits the most interest. Anand Sagar’s Ramayan is not just a show but an emotion which every Indian feels deeply even after watching it several times.

Directed by Manoj Tiwari, 'P Se Pyaar F Se Farraar', features debutant Bhavesh Kumar and stars Jimmy Sheirgill, Sanjay Mishra, Girish Kulkarni, Zakir Hussain, Akhilendra Mishra and Kumud Mishra.

Raghubir Yadav’s next film 'Blackboard vs Whiteboard' is based on how in modern times education too has fallen prey to commercialization and is now considered as a business opportunity. Not only the cities but even small towns and villages are engulfed in the evil malpractices.