Janmashtami is an annual and one of the most important Hindu festivals that celebrates the birth of Krishna. It is celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion across the country. Lord Krishna is considered to be the embodiment of love, compassion and joy. He is the eighth avatar of Vishnu, the supreme deity in Hinduism. This auspicious Hindu festival, called Krishna Janmashtami, also celebrates the victory of good over evil. The devotees seek Lord Krishna’s blessings and pray for peace, happiness and prosperity. Janmashtami 2023 Date, Time & Shubh Muhurat: Know Significance, Puja Vidhi & Gokulashtami Katha As We Celebrate the Birth of Lord Krishna.

Lord Krishna’s story is told in many Hindu texts. From the Bhagavata Purana to Mahabharata, one will find tales about the beloved figure in Hinduism in these sacred books and many more. Apart from these, one would have also seen Lord Krishna’s inspirational stories conveyed through small and big screens. These films and television shows have been made in different styles and narrated to the audience about the wonders done by this major deity in Hinduism. Prominent Bollywood actors and TV serial actors have played the role of Lord Krishna in reel. On the occasion of Janmashtami this year, here’s looking at the celebrities who portrayed the role of Lord Krishna onscreen. Janmashtami: From 'Radha Kaise Na Jale' to 'Maiyya Yashoda', Best Bollywood Songs to Celebrate Lord Krishna on the Festive Occasion.

Akshay Kumar

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The Bollywood actor portrayed Lord Krishna’s role in the 2012 film OMG – Oh My God! He plays the role of Krishna Vasudev Yadav, who helps a middle-class Gujarati atheist named Kanji Lalji Mehta (Paresh Rawal), after his shop of Hindu idols and antiques gets destroyed after low-intensity earthquake hits the city. Akshay as Lord Krishna shows how he helps the small-time businessman to restore faith in God.

Nitish Bharadwaj

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The veteran actor essayed the role of Lord Krishna in BR Chopra’s classic TV show Mahabharat. He was not just loved for his performance, but even managed to become an overnight star. He was reportedly just 23-years-old when he portrayed this central role in the series.

Sourabh Raaj Jain

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The actor shot to fame for his portrayal as Lord Krishna in Star Plus’ show Mahabharat that was aired from September 2013 to August 2014. The TV serial proved to be a ‘game-changer’ for Sourabh Raaj Jain.

Swapnil Joshi

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The popular television actor, who is also prominently known for his works in Marathi Cinema, essayed the role of young Krishna in Ramanand Sagar’s show Krishna. It was a delight for the audience to watch Swapnil Joshi playing teenage Krishna.

NT Rama Rao

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The legendary actor Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao will always be remembered for playing the role of Lord Krishna. It was not one film, but 17 films in which he played role of this Hindu God and hence he was known as the ‘Messiah of the Masses’. Maya Bazaar, Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham, Daana Veera Soora Karna are among the films in which he played the role of the beloved Hindu deity.

These are prominent five actors who have played the role of Lord Krishna in reel. There are many other movie and television serial actors who have essayed the role of the Hindu deity onscreen.

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