Shri Krishna (1993 TV series) explained

Alt Name:Krishna
Based On:
Screenplay:Ramanand Sagar
Producer:
  • Ramanand Sagar
  • Prem Sagar
  • Subhash Sagar
Music:Ravindra Jain
Starring:
Camera:Multi-camera
Runtime:45-48 minutes
Creator:Ramanand Sagar
Country:India
Language:Hindi
Num Seasons:1
Num Episodes:221
Company:Sagar Arts
Related:Jai Shri Krishna

Shri Krishna, also known as Krishna is an Indian Hindi-language television series, created, written and directed by Ramanand Sagar. It is an adaptation of the stories of the life of Krishna, based on Bhagavata Purana, Brahma Vaivarta Purana, Harivamsa, Vishnu Purana, Padma Purana, Garga Samhita, Bhagavad Gita and Mahabharata.[1] [2]

Premise

This series covers various aspects of Krishna's life, including his birth, childhood antics, his role in the kingdom of Mathura, his teachings in the Bhagavad Gita, and his crucial role in the Kurukshetra War, a central event in the Mahabharata. It also delves into his relationships with characters like Radha, his childhood friend, and his interactions with other gods, demons, and mortals.

In the first episode Ramanand Sagar talks about the beginning of the Kali Yuga period, and about king Parikshita being the last king and Kali Yuga starting. It also shows a glimpse of the Mahabharata War

Then the series starts focusing on Shri Krishna's life like his childhood antics, and dives into his relationship with Radha, and Balrama's marriage with Revati, Nara-Narayana, and Yudhishthira being declared as the crown price of Indraprastha.

Cast

Production

Shri Krishna was produced by Ramanand Sagar, Subhash Sagar, and Prem Sagar under the banner "Sagar Enterprises" and directed by Ramanand Sagar, Anand Sagar, and Moti Sagar. The role of young Krishna was played by Swapnil Joshi and adult Krishna was played by Sarvadaman D. Banerjee. Govind Khatri was initially roped in to play the role of Dushasan, however later ended with the role of Karna.[3]

Episodes

Episode 1 – The arrival of Kaliyug at King Parikshit's kingdom

Episode 2 – The beginning of Shri Krishna's tale. The tyranny of Kansa. The prophecy from above

Episode 3 – Kansa conspires to kill King Ugrasen. Devaki gives birth to her first son

Episode 4 – Kansa makes King Ugrasen his prisoner

Episode 5 – Kansa's coronation, Devaki has her second son

Episode 6 – Sheshnag has been placed in Devaki's womb, Kansa is afraid

Episode 7 – Sheshnag has been placed in Rohini's womb, Yashoda and Nanda's son attainment yajna

Episode 8 – Shri Krishna gets placed in Devaki's womb, Yashoda gets pregnant

Episode 9 – Balram and Shri Krishna are born

Episode 10 – The celebration of Shri Krishna's birth at Nandrai's home.

See also

References

  1. News: 2020-04-27 . After 'Ramayan' and 'Mahabharat', now 'Shri Krishna' is returning to Doordarshan . 2024-06-30 . The Economic Times . 0013-0389.
  2. Web site: Doordarshan has plans to bring back 'Shri Krishna' after 20 years Business Insider India . 2024-06-30 . Business Insider . en.
  3. Web site: 23 June 2020 . श्रीकृष्णा में गोविंद खत्री को कर्ण नहीं दुशासन का रोल हुआ था ऑफर, भाई ने निभाया था युधिष्ठिर का किरदार . Govind Khatri was offered the role of Dushasan not Karna in Sri Krishna, brother played the role of Yudhishthira . 14 March 2022 . . hi.