Lord Krishna's birth Janmashtami is celebrated with great pomp all over India. This year, it is falling on August 26, 2024. Every year, it is held on the eighth day of the month of Bhadrapada. It is also known as Krishnashtami, Gokulashtami, Ashtami Rohini, Srikrishna Jayanti and Sree Jayanthi. Lord Krishna, Lord Rama and Lord Shiva are three Gods whose stories have dominated the Indian TV space. Here is a look at the top performances from actors in the role of Kanha on the small screen.

Sourabh Raaj Jain

Sourabh Raaj Jain is popular all over India for his performance as Lord Krishna on the TV show Mahabharat (2013-2014) made by Swastik Productions. After Nitish Bharadwaj, he is the modern generation actor who has aced the role of Madhusudan. Sourabh Raaj Jain has also played Lord Vishnu in Devon Ke Dev....Mahadev and Jai Shri Krishna. He is also a very spiritually inclined person in his real life. The handsome actor has earned immense respect from the audience over the years. Janmashtami 2024: Naman Shaw, Anchal Sahu and Other TV Stars Share Their Special Traditions for Celebrating the Birth of Lord Krishna.

Sourabh Raaj Jain Aced the Role of Lord Krishna in Mahabharat

 

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Nitish Bharadwaj

At the age of 23, Nitish Bharadwaj became a nationwide sensation with his performance as Lord Krishna in B.R Chopra's Mahabharat. A veterinary doctor by qualification, he worked at the Mahalaxmi Race Course before he entered the world of theatre. His friend Ravi Baswani introduced him to the Hindi entertainment industry. Nitish Bharadwaj is also the lead of the theatre production 'Chakravyuh' which is one of the most successful ones in India.

Nitish Bharadwaj Is Immortal As Krishna From the Classic Mahabharat

 

Sumedh Mudgalkar

A talented dancer and actor, Sumedh Mudgalkar played Lord Krishna from 2018 to January 2023 on RadhaKrishn. The show was made by Swastik Productions for Star Bharat. Mallika Singh was Radha Rani on the show. Sumedh Mudgalkar also did a cameo as Lord Vishnu on Jai Kanhaiya Lal Ki that came on Star Bharat. Happy Krishna Janmashtami 2024 Wishes: WhatsApp Messages, Greetings, Lord Krishna Images, HD Wallpapers and Quotes To Celebrate Gokulashtami. 

Sumedh Mudgalkar Played Lord Krishna on Star Bharat's Show

Nirnay Samadhiya

Nirnay Samadhiya was the cutest Lord Krishna of TV. Indore born Nirnay Samadhiya was selected amongst 300 other kids for the role of the Lord in Paramavatar Shri Krishna (2017). Till date, fans love him as the adorable little Kanha of the show.

Nirnay Samadhiya Was the Cutest Kanha of Indian TV

Sarvadaman Banerjee

Bengali actor Sarvadaman Banerjee played the lead role in Ramanand Sagar's hit TV show Krishna (1993). He has also played Adi Shankaracharya in the movie of the same name in 1983. Sarvadaman Banerjee's movie had won the National Award For Best Feature Film.

Sarvadaman Banerjee Is Remembered for His Show Krishna

Everyone will be decking up their homes for Janmashtami. From buying beautiful Poshaks for Gopal idols to preparing Chhapan Bhog, Janmashtami has its own beauty in the diverse landscape of Indian festivals. The celebrations in Mathura and Vrindavan attract millions of tourists.

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