Krishna Bharadwaj (actor)

Krishna Bharadwaj
Bharadwaj in Tenali Rama
Born (1983-07-18) 18 July 1983
Ranchi, Bihar (present–day Jharkhand), India
OccupationActor
Years active2005–present
Known forTenali Rama

Krishna Bharadwaj is an Indian television actor born in Ranchi, Jharkhand. He is best known for portraying the titular role in Tenali Rama for Sony SAB. He is also known for his roles in Jasuben Jayantilaal Joshi Ki Joint Family, Sukh By Chance, R. K. Laxman Ki Duniya and Dhruv Tara – Samay Sadi Se Pare, among others, and has appeared in the Gujarati film Chal Man Jeetva Jaiye.[1][2][3]

Early life

Krishna Bharadwaj was born on 18 July 1983 in Ranchi, Jharkhand, where his father Dr. Aniket Bharadwaj is a writer, director, and actor associated with theatre in Jharkhand. He began acting at the age of four and was associated with Akashvani, where he performed in radio programmes. He has also trained in various dance forms, including Bharatanatyam, which he studied for seven years. He later moved to Mumbai to pursue a career in acting and received training at the Roshan Taneja School of Acting, where he subsequently taught for around one and a half years. His early exposure to performance and storytelling influenced his interest in acting and writing.[4][5]

Career

Krishna Bharadwaj began his television career with ADA[4] (2005), followed by roles in Kashmakash Zindagi Ki (2006–2009), Jasuben Jayantilaal Joshi Ki Joint Family (2008–2009) and Sukh By Chance (2009–2010). He later appeared in shows such as Kasak (2009–2011), R. K. Laxman Ki Duniya (2011–2013), Piya Basanti Re (2014), and Bahu Hamari Rajni Kant (2016).

Before gaining wider recognition, he experienced a period of limited acting opportunities. In an interview with The Times of India, he stated that he was out of work for four years, during which he turned to theatre, an experience that later helped him in his acting career.[6]

He gained prominence for portraying the titular role of Pandit Ramakrishna in Tenali Rama (2017–2020), for which he shaved his head. He also played a dual role in the show, portraying Rama's son Bhaskar. The show became a significant milestone in his career. He reprised the role of Tenali Rama in Tenali Rama 2.0 (2024–2025).[7][6][5][8]

In 2023–2024, Bharadwaj played Maharaj Mahaveer Singh in Dhruv Tara – Samay Sadi Se Pare, and later portrayed Lord Krishna in the Gujarati television show Shyam Dhun Laagi Re (2024–2025).[9][10][11]

In 2026, he joined Hui Gumm Yaadein Ek Doctor, Do Zindagiyaan in a cameo role as Satendra Tiwari (Sattu), a man believed to be possessed by the spirit of his deceased wife. The role required him to portray both Sattu and his wife's persona, making it one of his more complex television roles.[12]

Apart from television, Bharadwaj has appeared in Gujarati films, including Chal Man Jeetva Jaiye (2017) and its sequel Chal Man Jeetva Jaiye 2 (2023), as well as Vishwaguru (2025).[1][13][14][15]

In addition to acting, he has also worked as a writer, assistant director, creative director, and casting director. He co-wrote the Gujarati film Chal Man Jeetva Jaiye, in which he also played the lead role.[16]

Filmography

Films

YearTitleRoleLanguageNotesReference
2017Chal Man Jeetva JaiyeDev SanghviGujaratiMain lead & Co-writer[17][13]
2023Chal Man Jeetva Jaiye 2Dev SanghviGujaratiMain lead[13][14][18]
2025VishwaguruRudraGujaratiMain lead[15]

Television

Krishna Bharadwaj playing as Tenali Rama
Year Serial Role Channel
2005 ADA Jignesh Sahara One
2006–2009 Kashmakash Zindagi Ki Aditya DD National
2008–2009 Jasuben Jayantilaal Joshi Ki Joint Family Pinakin Joshi Imagine TV
2009–2010 Sukh By Chance Akash Sony Entertainment Television
2009–2011 Kasak Ballu DD National
2011–2013 R. K. Laxman Ki Duniya Piyush Vasavda Sony SAB
2014 Piya Basanti Re Himesh Sony Pal
2016 Bahu Hamari Rajni Kant Balwant Life OK
2017–2020 Tenali Rama Pandit Ramakrishna Sony SAB
2019–2020 Bhaskar
2020 Kuch Smiles Ho Jayein... With Alia Pandit Ramakrishna
2023- 2024 Dhruv Tara – Samay Sadi Se Pare Maharaj Mahaveer Singh
2024–2025 Shyam Dhun Laagi Re Krishna Colors Gujarati
2024-2025 Tenali Rama 2.0 Pandit Ramakrishna Sony SAB
2026 Hui Gumm Yaadein Ek Doctor, Do Zindagiyaan Satendra Tiwari (Sattu) Sony SAB

References

  1. 1 2 "Tenali Rama wants to go psycho!". Ahmedabad Mirror.
  2. ↑ "TV show Tenali Rama earnings will bail me out of debts: Actor Krishna Bhardwaj". Retrieved 22 July 2017.
  3. ↑ "Exclusive: Krishna Bharadwaj spills the beans on his lunch box & bag must-haves as Mahaveer in Dhruv Tara!". TimesNow. 31 August 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
  4. 1 2 Mohanty, Anish (15 February 2021). ""I hope someday I get to write a script for a film and direct it myself" – Krishna Bharadwaj".
  5. 1 2 "This is how Krishna Bharadwaj becomes Tenali Rama". 25 March 2019 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
  6. 1 2 "Exclusive: Krishna Bharadwaj on how Tenali Rama changed his life". The Times of India. 17 December 2024.
  7. ↑ "Krishna Bharadwaj: Dad influenced my 'Tenali Rama' performance". 20 June 2020 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
  8. ↑ "Tenali Rama: Krishna Bharadwaj to play a dual role in the show; shoots for teaser as 'Rama'". 2 March 2020 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
  9. ↑ "4 kg 'mukut', Sanskrit-inspired Gujarati: Krishna Bharadwaj shares challenges in new show". IANS News. 1 August 2024.
  10. ↑ "Male actors rarely get meaty roles in TV shows: Krishna Bharadwaj". 12 August 2024 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
  11. ↑ "Exclusive- I was constantly offered roles similar to Tenali Rama, they even wanted me to go bald again: Krishna Bharadwaj on returning to TV with Dhruv Tara". 17 March 2023 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
  12. ↑ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/tenali-rama-fame-krishna-bharadwaj-enters-yaadein-as-a-man-believed-to-be-possessed-by-his-dead-wifes-spirit/amp_articleshow/131466220.cms
  13. 1 2 3 "I am very grateful to the universe that I have never been sitting at home: Krishna Bharadwaj". 20 February 2025 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
  14. 1 2 "Tired of being the good guy on TV, want to play negative roles now: Krishna Bharadwaj". 1 April 2022 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
  15. 1 2 "Vishwaguru - Official Trailer". The Times of India.
  16. ↑ "I don't want to become a hero, as I am happy playing a character artist: Krishna Bharadwaj". IWMBuzz. 5 July 2017.
  17. ↑ https://www.ahmedabadmirror.com/tenali-rama-wants-to-go-psycho/81856937.html
  18. ↑ "Chal Man Jeetva Jaiye 2 - Official Trailer". The Times of India.
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