A simple fan meet turned profoundly spiritual when an elderly devotee mistook actor Nitish Bharadwaj for Lord Krishna himself. The moment, captured after his play Chakravyuh in Mumbai, has melted hearts online.
Bharadwaj, synonymous with Krishna from B.R. Chopra’s Mahabharat, posted the video on Instagram. A wheelchair-bound senior woman, eyes brimming with tears, told him, ‘We studied Mahabharat, but you embodied it. It’s as if Prabhu is preaching live.’ Her family’s visible emotion amplified the scene’s poignancy.
Mahabharat’s 1988 run was legendary—India’s most-watched show, budgeted at 9 crores, it commanded silence nationwide during airings. Its international fame grew through diaspora communities, cementing Bharadwaj’s status as the ultimate Krishna.
In Chakravyuh, Bharadwaj channels the deity anew, reciting Gita verses that resonate deeply. This encounter proves his portrayal’s immortality. The actor, beaming with joy, later shared his thoughts: ‘Mumbai’s Chakravyuh aftermaths like this linger forever. Saluting elders brings parental memories. I receive their selfless love humbly. Krishna fuels my inspiration; I’m honored as his medium.’
Beyond acting accolades, the video spotlights fandom’s depth. Fans don’t see Bharadwaj—they see divinity. It also revives nostalgia for an era when television united the masses in shared reverence.
As social media buzzes, this story reaffirms entertainment’s spiritual dimension. Bharadwaj’s humility amid adulation sets him apart, ensuring his Krishna lives on, inspiring awe and devotion eternally.