Nitish ‘Krishna’ Bharadwaj in Hrithik Roshan’s Mohenjo Daro

Nitish Bharadwaj seen as Hrithik Roshan's dad in Mohenjo Daro

By Shweta Mahesh
| Updated: August 16, 2016 6:23 PM IST

The actor became a household name in the 1980s

All of us remember Nitish Bharadwaj as the first Krishna of TV. He became a household name with BR Chopra’s Mahabharat that was a must have every Sunday in the 1980s on Doordarshan. The actor got widespread popularity, so much that till date he is known as Lord Krishna. The image of the mythological character stuck on for ages. Also Read - Fighter teaser: Here's how Ranveer Singh reacted to wife Deepika Padukone starrer

After a long hiatus, Nitish has made a comeback in Ashutosh Gowarikar’s Mohenjo Daro as Hrithik s father in a small role. The actor looks almost unrecognizable in the film. TV actress Kishori Shahane plays his wife. The actor is seen as Hrithik Roshan aka Sarman’s dad who predicts his entry into Mohenjo Daro. Also Read - Fighter Teaser: Shah Rukh Khan impressed by Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone starrer; praises director for TWO things

After making his debut in TV serial Mahabharat in 1988, Nitish tried his hands in films and politics but somehow could match up the popularity of his debut TV serial. Since then, he has done shows like Also Read - Fighter Teaser: Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone patriotic actioner floors netizens; say 'Thanks Lord Sid'

Mann Mein Hai Visshwas, Vishnu Puran and Geeta Rahasya but could not repeat his success.

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ByShweta Mahesh
| Updated: August 16, 2016 6:23 PM IST

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