Shri Krishna, also known as Krishna is an Indian Hindi-language television mythological 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.
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Also known as | Shri Krishna |
Created by | Ramanand Sagar |
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Written by | Ramananda Sagar |
Screenplay by | Ramananda Sagar |
Directed by | Ramanand Sagar/Anand Sagar/Moti Sagar |
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Music by | Ravindra Jain |
Country of origin | India |
Original language | Hindi |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 221 |
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Camera setup | Multi-camera |
Running time | 45-48 minutes |
Production company | Sagar Arts |
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Network | DD National |
Release | 18 July 1993 5 October 1997 | –
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.[1] Ravindra Jain composed music for this serial.