Janmashtami 2025: 10 Must-Watch Films And Series On Lord Krishna's Teachings
Janmashtami, also known as Krishna Janmashtami or Gokulashtami, is a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu. https://zeenews.india.com/photos/entertainment/janmashtami-2025-10-must-watch-films-and-series-on-lord-krishna-s-teachings-2946674 Updated:Aug 16, 2025, 08:16 AM IST SHRI KRISHNA
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Actor Swapnil Joshi portrayed teenage Krishna in this 1993 DD National show, which was an adaptation of stories from the Bhagwat Purana and Bhagwat Gita. OMG - OH MY GOD!
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The comedy-drama film 'OMG – Oh My God!' remains a fan favorite. Directed by Umesh Shukla, it features Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, and Mithun Chakraborty in the lead roles. KRISHAN...AAYO NATKHAT NANDLAL
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This animated movie, released in 2006, remains popular among Krishna fans, especially children. KARTHIKEYA 2
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Directed by Chandoo Mondeti, this mystery-action adventure won Best Telugu Film at the 70th National Awards. Karthikeya 2, a fictional film that explores the power of the ancient Indian system and the Tatva of Lord Sri Krishna. KRISHNA AUR KANS
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Released in 2012, this animated film was directed by Vikram Veturi. PARAMAVATAR SHRI KRISHNA
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This popular mythological show 'Paramavatar Shri Krishna' captivated audiences with the tale of Bal Krishna and his uncle Kans. Starring Sudip Sahir, Amandeep Sidhu, Tushar Chawla, and Mahi Soni, it is available on Zee5. RADHAKRISHN
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This show, which began in 2018, highlights the bond between Radha and Krishna while imparting valuable life lessons. It continues to air on Star Bharat and is available on Disney+ Hotstar. MAHABHARAT
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The most popular show, which aired from 1988 to 1990, focused on the reasons behind the 'Kurukshetra War' and gained significant popularity in a short time. KRISHNA - THE BIRTH
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Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu, is born to Devaki and Vasudeva in prison and exchanged with Yashodha's newborn. Raised in Gokul, he defeats demons like Putana and Trinavarta, symbolizing the victory of good over evil. Stream it on ZEE5. JAI SHRI KRISHNA
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The show chronicles the life of Shree Krishna, from his birth to his roles as prince of Mathura and Dwaraka, set in cities like Gokul and Hastinapur. Starring Meghan Jadhav, Kritika Sharma, and Aditi Sajwan, it portrays Krishna's various 'leelas'.
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Sea of devotees flocks to Mathura to celebrate Janmashtami
Agency: PTI Mathura/Varanasi (UP), Aug 16 (PTI) Lakhs of devotees from across the world gathered in Mathura on Saturday to celebrate Janmasthami, with pilgrims queuing up since early morning to catch a glimpse of the deity in the birth place of Lord Krishna. Janmashtami was celebrated with great pomp throughout the Braj region, but the main ceremony was held at the Radha Krishna temple within the Bhagwat Bhavan complex here. Officials said the enthusiasm was palpable as devotees sought to catch a glimpse of 'thakur' (god), with queues forming as early as late Friday night at the northern gate of the temple. The eagerness of the crowd persisted late into the night, as the celebrations headed for a climax. The city and the municipal administrations transformed Mathura for the occasion, as roads and crossings were specially decorated, with scenes from 'Krishna Leela' set up as selfie points. Various cultural events hosted folk artistes from different parts of India, showcasing Awadhi, Bundelkhandi, Rajasthani and Haryanvi traditions through their art. Food, water and 'sherbet' were distributed free of cost to the pilgrims at multiple locations. To ensure the safety of the devotees, the city and the temple premises were divided into four zones and 18 sectors, with heavy police deployment at every point, the officials said. Janmashtami was was also celebrated with special rituals in Varanasi. According to the officials of the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, clothes and gifts were sent from here to the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi in Mathura for the occasion. The ISKCON temple in Vrindavan is celebrating the festival over two days. PTI COR CDN ARI view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
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Time of India
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