Saurabh Raj Jain, who played Lord Krishna in the Mahabharat serial, reportedly earned a massive fee — here’s the full story
मुख्य बातें
- •The Mahabharat serial aired on Star Plus from 16 September 2013 to 16 August 2014 and is now available on Disney+ Hotstar.
- •Saurabh Raj Jain portrayed Lord Krishna in Mahabharat to great audience acclaim.
- •He was initially rejected before being recalled and cast in the final role.
- •Saurabh Raj Jain earned ₹2.5–3 lakh per episode in Mahabharat — one of the highest fees on television at the time.
- •He has also played key roles in series such as Devon Ke Dev… Mahadev and Mahakali – Ant Hi Aarambh Hai.
The year 2013-14 was a landmark one for Indian television, thanks largely to the Mahabharat serial on Star Plus. The show carved a special place in viewers’ hearts and ran from 16 September 2013 to 16 August 2014; it is now also available on Disney+ Hotstar. Saurabh Raj Jain, who portrayed Lord Krishna in the series, remains a household name. His portrayal was so compelling that clips of him continue to go viral on social media even today.
Saurabh Raj Jain’s casting as Lord Krishna in Mahabharat turned him into an overnight superstar. The role not only brought him fame but also earned him reverence akin to that of a deity. The journey, however, was not smooth. At one point, Swastik Productions had turned him down. Fate had other plans: the same casting director later recalled him and finally offered him the role of Krishna in Mahabharat. Saurabh Raj Jain seized the opportunity and delivered a performance that is still celebrated.
