Rajniesh’s spiritual connection

Actor Rajniesh Duggall, currently seen as Lord Krishna in a TV show, likes to believe that he has some past life connection with wars, history and spirituality as such stories intrigue him. The “1920” actor had featured in the historical fiction show Aarambh. He will be back on the small screen as Lord Krishna in Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapuran.

Rajniesh said, “There is definitely some past life connection that I have with wars or historical dramas and spirituality. It’s not about the heavy costumes, but such stories intrigue me. They pull me towards them. Though Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapuran is not just a mythology series, it is also a show with a lot of learning and knowledge attached to it.” On his new show, he shared: “I have been an ardent follower of Lord Krishna since childhood. The love for Krishna is what attracted me to this role. Most importantly, with this role I can pay a tribute to my parents who now reside in Vrindavan (the land of Krishna). “My only regret is that during the course of the shoot, I lost my father, who was very eager to watch this show”, he adds.

In the past, many actors like Swapnil Joshi and Sourabh Raaj Jain have played Lord Krishna. Asked about comparisons, Rajniesh said, “This show is very different from the stories that I have ever heard or seen; those are mostly the Mahabharat or the Radha Krishna love stories. In Shrimad..., I am essaying the role of Krishna, who is not only in love with Radha but is also answering all her questions about life, mythology and the Puranas. Playing a God on screen is a huge responsibility and I have made sure that I portray it within that limit.” He is also working on the film Khalli Bali. “It will definitely tickle your funny bone. It’s a laugh riot. For me, working with Dharam ji (veteran actor Dharmendra) was full on ‘fanboy moment’. He is a legend and a very generous human being. We spoke on the importance of maa ka pyaar (mother’s love) and the need of staying connected with nature. I had a great time,” said Rajniesh.