Akhilendra Mishra

Akhilendra Mishra

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Akhilendra Mishra Profile

  • Name:
  • Akhilendra Mishra
  • Born:
  • September 28, 1960
  • Born / Home Town:
  • Siwan

Akhilendra Mishra Biography

Akhilendra Mishra – one among those shining stars of Doordarshan in the 1990s became a household name after portraying the lead antagonist in the most popular fantasy series of Indian television in the 1990s – Chandrakanta – the television serial aired on Doordarshan during Sunday mornings during the period, 1994-1995. His role as Kroor Singh – gave him a distinct position in Indian television. Donned various roles throughout 1990s for television, he has portrayed numerous film roles, mostly in the comic style. Known for his distinct style and versatility this actor has given some outstanding character roles to Bollywood, Lagaan being the most noted one. He played the legendary role of Arjaan, the blacksmith who plays the role of a batsman in Bhuvan’s cricket team.

 

Earlier he has done the memorable role of Hardayal Singh in 1990 Doordarshan series Udaan, the lead role portrayed by Kavita Choudhary, who wrote the script and directed the series also. Before ‘Lagaan’ happened to him, he has been associated with one of Aamir Khan movies – Sarfarosh in 1999, where he portrayed the character role of Mirchi Seth. The Legend of Bhagat Singh Tarkeib, Ek Ajnabi, Shikar, Deewar, Fida, Do Dooni Chaar, Do doone char, Delhi 6, Ready, Hulchul, Apaharan, Aanch, Parwana, Shootout at Lokhandwala, Drona, Aaja nachle – He has portrayed about 100 character roles on big screen apart from numerous television roles.

 

He was born in Siwan, Bihar on 28 September 1960 into a Brahmin family and his childhood days were spent in a gurukul. His father was a customs officer in government sector, and joined him in a gurukul where he was working where Akhilendra Mishra spent 5 years. In 1983, he joined IFTA to do an acting course and did some amateur plays. He started off with Doordarshan series in the early 1990s. 1993 movie Bedardi marked his film debut.

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Updated: November 29, 2015

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