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Shri Krishna (1993 TV series)

Shri Krishna, also known as Krishna is a 1993-1999 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 the Srimad Bhagavatam, Brahma Vaivarta Purana, Harivamsa, Vishnu Purana, Padma Purana, Garga Samhita, Bhagavad Gita and Mahabharata.[1][2] The series has a total of 221 episodes.

Shri Krishna
Art for the Show "Shri Krishna"
Also known asKrishna
Created byRamanand Sagar
Based on
Written byRamanand Sagar
Screenplay byRamanand Sagar
Directed by
  • Ramanand Sagar
  • Anand Sagar
  • Moti Sagar
Starring
Music byRavindra Jain
Country of originIndia
Original languageHindi
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes221
Production
Producers
  • Ramanand Sagar
  • Prem Sagar
  • Subhash Sagar
Editors
  • Girish Dawda
  • Moreshwar R. Mishra
  • Sahdev
  • Um Bahadur Bisht
  • Anil Pradhan
  • P. Vedachallam
  • Vinay Ashtaputre
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time25–55 minutes
Production companySagar Arts
Original release
Network
Release18 July 1993 (1993-07-18) –
1999 (1999)

Shri Krishna was first broadcast on DD Metro[1] in 1993 and it continued on through 1996;[3] it later continued on DD National (which was called DD1 at the time) in 1997,[4] but as DD refused to stream Gita Sermon, Vajranabha, and Banasura's Ego-Breaking, it was completely re-telecasted on Zee TV in 1999, It also streamed on Sony Entertainment Television in 2001,[5] It was later re-telecasted on DD National in the lockdown after Ramayan (1987 TV series) and Mahabharat (1988 TV series) ended, it surpassed both the serials in terms of TRP, it was re-telecast on public demand during the lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19 after the completion of Ramayan (1987 TV series), Shri Krishna aired on DD from 03 May to 16 December 2020,[5] this serial was made in Hindi but has also been dubbed in languages like Tamil, Telugu etc. This serial enjoyed number 1 in terms of TRP till the 21st week of airing.[2]

This serial was also telecasted in Mauritius – Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation as early as 1991, Toronto- Channel 57, Nepal –Nepal TV, South Africa- M.Net, Indonesia- P.T. Cipta Television, Jakarta- Pendidikan, Italy- Fifth Remini Cinema International Film Festival, London- U.K.- T.V.Asia (Satellite).[5]

According to The Hindustan Times, "Shri Krishna was one of the biggest grossers for Doordarshan during the seven years it was on air.”[6]

Premise

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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, Syamantaka incident, Satybhama, Jambavati's Marriage to Krishna, Rukmi's antics and Krishna's Marriage to Rukmini, Yudhishthira being declared as the crown price of Indraprastha, Lakshagriha incident, Meeting of Krishna-Sudama, Pradyumna's lifestory, Paundraka Vasudeva's torture on Veermani and Tara (Tarini), Draupadi's Disrobing, The Mahabharata war, Vajranabha's life, Aniruddha-Usha marriage, Banasura-ego breaking.

Cast

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Main

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Recurring

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Episodic appearance

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Production

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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.[7]

Filming took place in Gujarat, in particular in Umbergaon and Vadodara, where "huge sets" had been installed.[6]

Ramanand Sagar's television serial "Shri Krishna" made history in advertisement revenue for DD by earning the highest ever advertisement revenue by a single serial for DD by crossing the Rs. 70 Crore mark It was the no.1 TRP (Television Rating Points) while on the metro channel, It earned a record of Rs.14.31 Crores as advertisement revenue for DD Metro in the first year run on the network[5]

”The national broadcaster had a limit on the number of episodes it could air in the ’80s, but the ’90s brought about a change in these rules. A producer could now make a show for a longer duration.”, commented Kavita Awasthi in The Hindustan’Times.[6]

Direction

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Shri Krishna was produced by Ramanand Sagar and Prem Sagar under the banner of “Sagar Enterprises” and directed by Ramanand Sagar. The series was shot at Vrindavan studio, Umargaon studio and then later at the Sagar Film City, Vadodara. It was a massive family effort especially the entire Mahabharata war sequences were shot by multiple camera using multiple creative direction from Sagar Family members.[5]

"The visual depiction of the Bhagwat Geeta by late Dr. Ramanand Sagar is a treat to watch for film-makers, on how an abstract and philosophical subject like the Geeta can be re-told in for a mass media communication."- quote from the directors [5]

The role of young Krishna was played by Swapnil Joshi and adult Krishna was played by Sarvadaman D. Banerjee. Both the actors became hugely popular after the telecast. Swapnil Joshi is still an actor in the Marathi film industry, and Banerjee quit acting and now teaches meditation in Rishikesh.[8][9][10] He supports the NGO "Pankh", which provides free education to slum children and livelihood skills to underprivileged women of Uttarakhand.[11][12][13]

The salary for one episode was ₹3500, and every month, this salary increased by ₹1000 [14]

Home media

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In 2014, Reliance Home Video & Games and Moser Baer released it on DVDs.[4]

Reception

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The series was a popular success to the point that, according to Kavita Awaasthi in The Hindustan Times, "Swapnil had a huge fan following because of the show. People thought he was Krishna."[6]

Awards

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Shri Krishna won the Uptron Award for the “Best director” in the year 1995.[5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "After 'Ramayan' and 'Mahabharat', now 'Shri Krishna' is returning to Doordarshan". The Economic Times. 27 April 2020. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Doordarshan has plans to bring back 'Shri Krishna' after 20 years | Business Insider India". Business Insider. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  3. ^ Grewal, Kairvy (23 April 2020). "After Ramayan and Mahabharat, now Shri Krishna to return on DD". ThePrint. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
  4. ^ a b "DD on DVD". Hindustan Times. 28 October 2009. p. 11. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g "Production of Shri Krishna". Sagar World. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
  6. ^ a b c d "Shri Krishna: The show that turned Swapnil Joshi into God".
  7. ^ "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]. Jansatta (in Hindi). 23 June 2020. Retrieved 14 March 2022.
  8. ^ तोमर, संगीता (6 September 2023). "ऋषिकेश में गंगा किनारे योग सिखाते हैं रामानंद सागर के कृष्णा सर्वदमन डी बनर्जी, चौंका देगा हाल". Navbharat Times (in Hindi). Retrieved 31 July 2024.
  9. ^ Chouhan, Neha (30 March 2023). "'श्री कृष्ण' बन प्यारी-सी स्माइल से लूट लिया था दिल, अब बदल गया है पूरी तरह लुक, ऋषिकेश की वादियों में तलाश रहे सुकून". News18 हिंदी (in Hindi). Retrieved 31 July 2024.
  10. ^ "कहां हैं सीरियल 'श्री कृष्णा' में 'भगवान कृष्ण' का किरदार निभाने वाले ये कलाकार? जानें पूरी जानकारी". ABP Live (in Hindi). 25 April 2020. Retrieved 31 July 2024.
  11. ^ तोमर, संगीता (6 September 2023). "ऋषिकेश में गंगा किनारे योग सिखाते हैं रामानंद सागर के कृष्णा सर्वदमन डी बनर्जी, चौंका देगा हाल". Navbharat Times (in Hindi). Retrieved 31 July 2024.
  12. ^ Chouhan, Neha (30 March 2023). "'श्री कृष्ण' बन प्यारी-सी स्माइल से लूट लिया था दिल, अब बदल गया है पूरी तरह लुक, ऋषिकेश की वादियों में तलाश रहे सुकून". News18 हिंदी (in Hindi). Retrieved 31 July 2024.
  13. ^ "कहां हैं सीरियल 'श्री कृष्णा' में 'भगवान कृष्ण' का किरदार निभाने वाले ये कलाकार? जानें पूरी जानकारी". ABP Live (in Hindi). 25 April 2020. Retrieved 31 July 2024.
  14. ^ "Exclusive: रामानंद सागर के 'श्री कृष्णा' के शकुनी को भूले तो नहीं? उठा इनकी गुमनामी की ज़िन्दगी से पर्दा!". Hindi Rush (in Hindi). 23 May 2020. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
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