Hindi Tv Serial Chandrakantha (1994-1996) - Cast & Crew

Usha Khanna is an Indian music director of Hindi Cinema. She is famous for songs like “Shayad Meri Shaadi Ka Khayal Aaya Hai”, “Zindagi Pyaar Ka Geet Hai”, “Chodo Kal Ki Baatein” and “Aap To Aise Na The”. Usha was the third female music director after Saraswati Devi and 'Jaddanbai'. She made her debut from the film Dil Deke Dekho in 1959.

Famous as Rani Lakshmi Bai of Hindi television, Varsha Usgaonkar is a top Marathi actress of 90s. She is a Konkani and hails from Goa. She was born on 28th February 1968 and is daughter of A.K.S. Usgaonkar, who is the former deputy speaker of Goa. She has two sisters Dr. Mrs. Tosha Kurade and Mrs. Manish Tarkar. She is multitalented actress, who has worked in many Hindi television serials as well as in Marathi and Bollywood movies. She has also sung in a Konkani music album Roop Tujem Lalita Pixem with Ulhas Buyao.

Playing lead role in Brahamchari in Marathi theatre was the stepping stone of her acting career. She gave many super hit Marathi movies. In Bollywood, she played as a lead actress in Ghar Aya Mera Pardesi and Pathreela Rasta. She performed supporting role in Amir Khan's movie Mangal Pandey. Her television career debuted in 1988, when she played Uttara, wife of Abhimanyu in the serial Mahabharath, of Doordarshan. In 1994, she was seen as a snake queen in Chandrakanta serial. But her most memorable performance is that of Rani Lakshmi Bai in Jhansi ki Rani which aired on television during 1990. In 2000, she married Ajay Sharma, who was the son of film and music director Ravishankar. After her husband's death, her sister-in-law accused her of harassment and claimed ownership to the bungalow in which she lived. This was followed by a court case and brought controversies in her life.

Roopa Ganguly or Rupa Ganguly is well known for her memorable role as Draupadi in B. R. Chopra’s ‘Mahabharat 1988 TV Series’. Roopa a.k.a Draupadi as she is known was born in Kalyani (Kolkata) on 25th November 1966. She did her schooling from Beltala Girl’s High School and obtained a bachelors degree from Jogmaya Devi College, Calcutta University.

Rupal Patel is most popularly known for her role in the serial ‘Saath Nibhaana Saathiya’. This show is an Indian series that was aired in May, 2010 on Star Plus. The show is primarily about the life story of two sisters. The series is a journey of these two sisters getting married in the same family, Modi family, and the relationship that they share post marriage. Rupal Patel is one of the family members of the Modi family, called Kokila Parag Modi.

Rupal is a Gujarat theatre based actor. She has done her training at the National School of Drama. She has her own theatre group that is engaged in making children’s plays. This theatre group is known as Panorama Art Theatres. She got married to another actor called Radha Krishna Dutt.

She has tried her hand at films too. She has featured as an Art director in the movie, Sambar Salsa. The movie is about a South Indian family who do not approve of the Spanish girl chosen by the don of the family, Surya. This movie released in September, 2007 and was directed by Aditya Raj Kapoor. She has also seen in movie like Mammo. This movie released in 1994. The movie is based on the relationship between a child and the sister of his grandmother, featuring their differences and approach towards life, in a financially unequipped environment.

Kalpana Iyer won the coveted Miss India title before venturing into Bollywood. She is reputed for her vampire roles during the 80s and 90s. She had worked in several films, not as a lead heroine, but in dance sequences. She had a brief stint in television and later cut short her appearance. 

Kalpana debuted in Bollywood with the 1980 flick Manokaamna opposite Raj Kiran. The movie didn’t set the cash registers ringing but Bappi Lahiri’s music was a hit. Kalpana was in the top slot of item girls during the 80s. Born on 1955, it was during the year 1978 that Kalpana Iyer won the Miss India title. In the Miss India pageant she emerged as the First 15 semi-finalists, but later didn’t proceed. Kalpana Iyer followed the footsteps of Helen, Bindu and Aruna Irani, by donning the role of a vampire in many Hindi films. Her eyes are expressive and speak a lot. Anjaam, Raja Hindustani, Satte Pe Satta and Hum Saath Saath Hain are some of the flicks through which she gained recognition. 

Her performance in Anjaam, in which she enacted the role of a prison warden, fetched her much critical acclaim. That film had Madhuri Dixit and Shahrukh in the lead. 

The 1981 flick Tu Mujhe Jaan is a notable film in Kalpana’s career. The song Tumhara Pyar Chahiye Mujhe Jeene Ke Liye is a great romantic track featuring Kalpana. Hari Om Hari is also one of her famous dance numbers. Pardesi, Pardesi is a song from the flick Raja Hindustani, which gave Kalpana much recognition. Kalpana Iyer had a brief stint in television, pop singing and shows (performing dancing and singing). She played a negative role in Chandrakanta, a television serial and it was appreciated. 

Kalpana’s affair with Amjad Khan, yesteryear villain of Bollywood, was in the news. Currently she manages a restaurant in Dubai, UAE.

Anu Dhawan is an Indian movie actress who has worked in several Bollywood movies. Anu made her debut in the film industry in the year 1979. In 1979 she worked in the movie Gorakh Dhanda as the lead actress. She was appreciated for her work and her potential came into the limelight. Following year in 1980, she made her debut in the TV industry with the TV series Kadwa Sach. It was loved by the audience.

Noted as Vivian the vamp of the movie Ram Lakhan, Sonika Gill is one of the famous names of the 90s. The actress has done a bundle of films like Ghar Ho Toh Aisa, tirangga, Aaj Ki Awaaz, ghar ki izzat, clerk, jeena marna tere sang, do dilon ke khel mein, sau crore, etc. She is most known for her excellent performances in the movie Laash(1998), Kachchi Kali( 1987) and the super hit Ram Lakhan (1989). She was the choice of most renowned directors like Shubhash Ghai. Ram Lakhan had a rating of 6.8/10 which was an amazing rating in 1989. She has worked with very prominent actors of Bollywood industry like Anil Kapoor, Jacky Shroff, and Madhuri Dixit. Ms. Gill worked with T.P. Aggarwal in Prem Jaal and Madan Jain in 1999 and moved to Dubai to work as a hostess at Hotel Moghal Room over there.

Remember the singing show- Antakshari on DD in 90’s, yes. If anyone who is in his/her 30’s will recall her as the icon figure & personality, host with Anu Kapoor on the show. She is Durga Jasrag . Born on 12 September 1964 to the famous classical vocalist Pandit Jasraj in Mumbai. Her mother’s name is Madhura Pandit. Her maternal grandfather is a famous film director V. Shantaram. She has a brother Sharang Dev, who is himself a music director.

She is a trained classical vocalist & has performed in so many events with her father. Her interest in acting shows her versatile nature. She is very beautiful & acted in Ketan Anand’s film - Aaja Meri Jaan & the very famous TV serial Chandrakanta. She is the first woman who established the Indian Music Academy (IMA) in 2006, as the tribute & dedication to music. Her company provides platform to a lot of music genres. 

She is a Hindustani Classical singer & understands the need of classical music up gradation in the society. Her company – IMA also performs an annual award function from 2007. She is the person behind various activities & programs for Indian Music like Indian Jalsa. She has the company in the name of Art & Artistes. She is the most recognized & famous person in the music industry. As with her art & artistes initiative, she has reached to a mass number of musicians, which helps to promote individual work of music like Indian classical, Semi Indian classical, folk etc. Every genre gets attention to her, to promote & upgrade the level & reach to the audience. IMA works as a philanthropist also, as it is very keen to save the old deteriorating classic music. Art & artists also do a lot of Intellectual property work like Jalsa, Panchtatva, U & I, Jai Hind- Marathi music awards, Divya Jyoti Bhajan, Tiranga etc. 

She is a soft hearted artist, who also showcases her love towards society. Recently, she appreciated the Yoga Day, Father’s Day, and she was recently seen in the autobiography publishing event of her grandfather V. Shantaram.

Born on October 23, Shikha Swaroop hails from a Punjabi-speaking Kayastha family. She is from Delhi. She acquired her degree from the much famous St Stephen's College. She won the Miss India 1988 title. She kept on wearing this crown until 1991 when she lost it to Preeti Mankotia. Beside the Miss India title, she won the All India Pistol Shooting Championship in the year 1988. She has also played badminton at the national level. However, her career in badminton was cut short when she fell sick.

She was the brand ambassador of numerous products. Apart from being the brand ambassador, she was a style icon in excess of 400 shows in India and abroad too. She showed up in a few 1990s Bollywood films, and on TV in Chandrakanta which was a gigantic hit. In the Eighties and early Nineties Shikha was viewed as a standout amongst the most alluring lady in India. She showed up as a lead in 11 films. All her 11 films were opposite some of the most renowned actors of the film industry. Her roles in some of the movies like Cheetah, Anil Sharma’s Tahalka, Policewala Gunda were much appraised by film critics.

She has likewise appeared in a number of TV serials like Anupama, Yug and the much appraised serial “Kahan Se Kahan Tak”. She made a rebound in the television industry with the popular serial “Kahani Chandrakanta Ki”. Currently she was seen assuming the role of Kaikayei in the Star Plus mythological serial Ramayana.

Here is a girl who met with a major accident while she was travelling near Trichy in Tamil Nadu, lost one of her legs but never gave that as an excuse to stop her dancing rather attached a prosthetic Jaipur leg and came back with a josh and acted as dancer in a film called Mayuri. Isn’t that a wonderful story which boosts one’s confidence level. That’s Sudha Chandran, a sysnonym for WILL POWER.

Shrey Guleri is an Indian-origin director, producer, and writer. In 2003, he directed the series Gharwali Uparwali Aur Sunny. Nirja Guleri and Shrey Guleri wrote the storyline for the show, and Shrey Guleri produced the series. Kaustubh Pawaskar managed the visual effects department, and it starred Seema Kapoor, Mukul Dev, Shruti Ulfat, Kaivalya Chheda, Micky Dhamejani, and Rahul Sharma. Raju Singh managed the music department. In 1994, she produced the series Tu Tu Main Main. Sachin directed the series, and Nirja Guleri and Sajeev Kapoor wrote the storyline for the show. Nirja Guleri, Sahil Guleri, Shrey Guleri, and Sachin produced the show, and Gaurishankar Sharma composed the music for the series. Randev Bhaduri managed the cinematography department, and Sachin and Gaurishankar Sharma handled the music department.

Sonu Nigam is a renowned Bollywood singer and composer. He was born on July 30, 1973 in Faridabad, Haryana. Hailing from a musical background, both his parents are singers. He is the son of singer Agam Kumar Nigam. The first performance he gave was at the tender age of 3 when he performed the song Kya Hua Tera Wada by Mohammed Rafi. Besides singing Hindi songs he has recorded songs in Kannada, Assamese, Oriya, Tamil, Bengali, Punjabi, Nepali and Marathi languages. He is amongst the top Playback singers in Bollywood and has also released a few individual pop albums. Nigam moved to Mumbai at the age of 19, to start a career in Bollywood as a singer. He is the prodigy of famous Hindustani classical singer Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan. Though he started his career by covering songs of Mohammed Rafi under the T-Series record label owned by Gulshan Kumar, his first break came in 1990 when he did playback singing in the movie called Janam. In 1995 he started hosting the popular musical TV show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, after which he delivered the famous single Acha Sila Diya Tune for the film Bewafa Sanam. Some of his famous tracks are Sandese Aate Hai from the movie Border (1997), Ye Dil Deewana from the movie Pardes (1997). In 1999 he released his debut album Deewana, he also sang the title track for the movie Kal Ho Na Ho. As an individual composer he has worked on movies like Singh Saab The Great, Sooper Se Ooper and Jal. Nigam has contributed in Britney Spears track I Wanna Go, and has also released a track in the album The Beat of Our Hearts as a tribute to Michael Jacskon. In his small acting career he has acted in films like Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahaani, Love In Nepal and Kaash Aap Humaare Hote. Nigam is married to Madhurima and also had a son named Neevan.

Harish Bhimani was born on February 15. He received the President's Medals at the National Film Awards 2016. He is most recognized as Samay, the narrator in the Mahabharat television series (1988-1990). He is associated with some legendary tracks and has over 20,000 recordings under his belt. Since the 1980s, he has been the principal voice in many documentaries, corporate films, feature films, television and radio advertisements, games, and music CDs, in addition to hosting public events and ceremonies. Harish Bhimani is appreciated as 'One of the Most Recognisable Voices of India,' 'The Most-travelled Indian Compere,' and 'A Writer with a Zing.'

Sunil Agnihotri is the well known Bollywood TV Serial and Film director and producer. He directed and produced remarkable movies and series and got a lot of appreciation for his work. At a very early age, he dabbled in the media industry and started his video magazines. After his two magazines; Chalte Chalte and Lehren, he made a full-length video film called ‘Don 11’. Not only was he recognized after this movie but one of the songs in Don 11 - Hawa Hawa was very well appreciated. Later he got an opportunity to produce a full-length movie called Danga Fasaad and was admired by many critics.

Born on October 27, 1959, this Film writer and Novelist is a gem for the Indian cinema. He spent his childhood in Patiala, India. He was born with the name Ranbir Kumar Kaushal and later changed it to pen name Ranbir Pushp. He did his graduation from Government Mohindra College, Patiala. During college itself, he recognized his goals and started working as a writer and actor for All India Radio and television.

He had all the ammunitions required to rule the Bollywood but television industry got lucky in attaining his versatile acting abilities. Javed Khan is one such fine actor who not only enjoyed success at big screen but also succeeded in winning people’s heart through their work on television. During the first year of his B. Sc. In economics and mathematics from St. Xavier’s College Mumbai, Javed Khan got opportunities to act in small ad-films and after that he was encouraged to participate in various fashion shows. His success with ad-films encouraged Javed Khan to join Film and Television Institute of India and soon he was spotted by the producers who offered him chances to appear as lead actor in various low budget movies. His first movie was Aparadhi Kaun which got moderate success. Some of his successful Bollywood movies include Paanch Fauladi, Kafan, Aaj Ka M.L.A. and Raja Ki Ayegi Barat.

He continued to work in film industry till 1994 when he decided to work for television. In 1994, Javed Khan played the role of Tej Singh for the popular TV serial Chandrakanta which was aired on Doordarshan National. After that he continued to attain highly impressive roles in various TV serials such as Betal Pachchisi, Yug, Nagin, Zee Horror Show, Fasana, Ramayana and Main Dilli Hoon. Later on, he also played the role of Maharaja Puru in the TV drama series Shakuntala which was aired on Star One.

Vaquar Shaikh is a talented actor who has worked in many television serials for over a decade. He can currently be seen in the role of Rashid Ahmed Khan, in Zee TV's popular daily soap Qubool Hai. During early years of his career, he appeared in commercials of Dairy Milk, Kodak Express and Birla Cement. He is a dashing and handsome 6 feet tall actor who has played a variety of characters in a number of TV serials and has also appeared in Akbar Khan's movie Tajmahal- An Eternal Love Story (2005) as Dara Shikoh. He played an investigation officer in Kaali and portrayed the character of our eighth Prime Minister Chandershekhar in a political documentary series Pradhanmantri of ABP News produced by Shekhar Kapoor. 

According to Vaquar Shaikh age should not be a barrier for an actor. He played the role of Thakur, a father of 25 year old in Sahara One's serial Bitto. In Zee TV's famous daily soap Qubool Hai, he got chance to play a multilayered character of Rashid Ahmed Khan. It is a pleasant coincidence that in real life Rashid Ahmed Khan is the name of his uncle. He got married to Shabnam in the year 2000 and has two children Zoya and Ayaan. 

Interestingly, Zoya is the name of lead character in Qubool Hai and Ayaan is name of his character's son in the serial. This is why the character of Rashid is very close to him. He can also be seen playing Rudra Pratap Rathore in Sanjay Leela Bansali's popular serial Saraswatichandra.

Arun Mathur is an actor predominantly working in the Hindi film industry. He has the experience of working in the Hindi film industry for more than 30 years. Arun has acted alongside several famous actors in the Bollywood film industry. He has been in the industry since 1980. Arun has acted in movies like Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, Jungle Sherni, Shola Bai, Darwaza, Duplicate Sholay, and many more.

Best known for his roles as Dronacharya in Mahabharat, Amatya Rakshas in Chanakya, Tamraj Kilvish in Shaktiman and Daksha in Devon Ke Dev - Mahadev. Surendra Pal was born in 1953, in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Surendra Pal belonged to a middle class background and had no idea that one day he will be known as one of the leading actor in the Indian TV Industry. His entrance in the industry was by chance, but after that he worked hard and established himself in the industry.

There is a long list of movies and TV series he has been a part of, he used to get so many offers that even after rejecting some, he doesn’t have spare time for himself in his calendar. Every year brought a number of new characters for him to play, either in Bollywood movies or TV serials. He has been a part of many projects, but one of his most popular roles on TV was that of Vikranta Jabbar, the role he played in the Ramsay Brothers produced horror TV serial Zee Horror Show's episode "Saya."

Even in real life, Surendra Pal is same as the roles he played in the TV shows mentioned above. He likes to read and has a huge collection of books at home, as for him reading is a habit from childhood days. He also likes to keep himself updated with national and international news.

Who can ever forget the romantic character, Boss, of the serial, Yes Boss, which aired on Sab TV. Yes, we are talking about Aashif Sheikh, the very adorable boss in the serial. Because of his antics, this serial became the daily dose of laughter medicine for the audience. He may not look very old, but his acting career started way back in 1984 when he acted in Doordarshan’s “Hum Log” (you won’t believe it, he is 54 years old, though his face always belies his age).

Brownie Parashar, hailing from Amritsar, Punjab, India, was born on April 2nd, 1952. Brownie Parashar, an accomplished Indian actor, has showcased his versatile talent in both films and television. He has gained recognition for his adept portrayal of supporting characters across various genres, including action, drama, and comedy. His acting journey commenced in the early 1990s, when he took on supporting roles in films like Gangster (1994), Mrityudaata (1997), and Taraju (1997). Since then, he has amassed an impressive filmography of over 50 movies, featuring memorable appearances in AlibabaAur 40 Chor (2004), JattJeonaMorh (2010), and KarmaphalDaataShani (2016).

Vinod Kapoor is a noted acting professional mainly in Hindi entertainment industry. He has also worked in many regional languages assignments. He was first spotted by BR Chopra in an audition of the greatest Hindi epic drama Mahabharat. He was offered with a role as Dushashan, one of the Kauravas and brother of Duryodhana. He portrayed the character so beautifully that he was regarded as Dushashan for many years and was being seen as negative personality in society.

Later he appeared in a positive role of a patriot in another successful venture of Door Darshan and UTV named Yug. There he also made a remarkable performance and highly appraised. He shared the screen with Shahbaaz Khan, Tom Alter, Mukesh Khanna and other renowned and established faces.

In early 20’s he appeared in Sanjay Khan’s  Kahani Hamare Mahabharat ki as Guru Dronacharya and got noticed. He was last seen in an episodic of Savdhaan India as one of the Fake Hindu Guru who got caught in sting operation indulged in sexual activities with one of his Shishyaa.

Recently he met an accident along with another TV veteran actor Rajendra Gupta and faced the severe condition while going on a shoot.

He has appeared in many Hindi films and got recognition in Rokkk (2004) and Arbaaz Khan starrer Alibaba Aur 40 Chor.

Rajendra Gupta is a veteran Indian director, theatre, film and television actor. He was hailed from Panipat, Haryana, India and studied at Kurukshetra University. His father runs a textile business but Rajendra is more focused in working on theatre. He met Veena, his wife-to-be in Indore while he’s doing a play in college. But Veena’s parents are not in favor of their marriage so the two leave Bhopal and got married. They now have a daughter named, Ravee Gupta who works as an actress as well. In year 1972, Rajendra attended National School of Drama in New Delhi.

In 1985, Rajendra’s family shifted to Mumbai and he initiated his career in television. During the 80s, he appeared in television serials like Nukkad, Intezaar, Bharat Ek Khoj and Kahan Gaye Woh Log. Few years after moving to Mumbai, he acted in his first film, Yeh Woh Manzil To Nahin as Vice-Chancellor Asthana in 1987. A year later, he was featured in the Hindi film, Main Zinda Hoon; a film that won the Best Film on Social Issues award at the 36th National Film Award. Subsequently, he bagged the role of Aslam in Saeed Akhtar Mirza’s Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro in 1989. He has done several television serials and films. In 1990, Rajendra’s name was added in the Limca Book of Records for working on over 40 television serials. 

He was notably remembered as Pandit Jagannath in the fantasy series, Chandrakanta on DD National  and as Jagat Narayan, the father of Sudha (played by Manasi Joshi Roy) in the television soap, Saaya on Sony TV, where he won the RAPA award in year 2000. He also appeared in television serials like Shaktiman, Aashirwad, Raavan, Kuchh Is Tara, Ek Kahani, Hum Ladkiyan, and Rehna Hai Teri Palkon Ki Chhaon Me. He also acted as Mahaveer Singh in the very popular drama series, Balika Vadhu – Kachchi Umar Ke Pakke Rishte on Colors TV in 2009. From 2011 up to the present, Rajendra appeared in the main lead role as Kesari Narayan on SAB TV’s comedy show, Chidiya Ghar. Also in 2011, he played the same role as Pandit Jagannath, a Ramal master in the fantasy series, Kahaani Chandrakanta Ki on Sahara One.

Rajendra also acted in a bunch of prominent films like Jaan Se Pyaara, Tarpan, Bhai, Daava, Benaam, Dil Kya Kare, Laado, and Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya. Among all the films the he donned, he stated that he is proud to be part of the 1989 Indian film, Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro and the box-office epic sports drama film, Lagaan in 2001. He also worked on critically acclaimed films like the 2005 Shonali Bose’ film, Amu; the action crime drama film, Sehar and the biographical film, Guru in 2007. He was also part of the British comedy drama film, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel in 2012 and his latest film, Bobby Jasoos in 2014.

He works as the actor-director of stage plays like Sarphire and Jaheez Hatyare, Sooraj Ki Antim Kiran Se Sooraj Ke Pehle Kiran Tak and Dikhti…Khoob Ho!

Parikshit Sahni was born in 1944 in Murree (now part of Pakistan). He has acted in many TV serials and Films. He is the son of Balraj Sahni and nephew of Bhisham Sahni who are well known.

Vijayendra Ghatge is an Indian television and film actor, who hails from the royal family of Holkars from Indore. Maharaja Tukojirao III was Ghatge’s grandfather. He is also related to the Kagal and Maratha clans from Kolhapur and Indore.

Nimai Bali is an Indian actor who started his career in 1997. In many serial he mostly takes the role of villain. He started his career from the role of Surya in popular TV serial ‘Chandrakanta’ that was based on a novel of Devaki Nandan of the same name. Bali is married to actress Sahila Chadha who is a cousin of Bollywood star ‘Sanjay Dutt’. He played a role of detective for a long time in ‘CID Special Bureau’ as a senior inspector Pratap. He played a role of Hajaari in TV serial ‘Yug’ in 1997 to 1998.

Mamik Singh is a prominent Indian film and television actor. He was born on March 5, 1963, in Mumbai, India. He started his acting career in Mansoor Khan’s super hit sports drama film, Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (1992), where he earned a Best Supporting Actor Award. Mamik played the role of Ratan, Aamir Khan’s elder brother and this is his most notable role up to this date. However, even if the film earned popularity, he failed to get any acting roles for the next five years.

Irrfan Khan is a noted Bollywood actor who started his career with various Indian television series. His noted Bollywood movies include The Warrior, Maqbool, Haasil, Paan Singh Tomar, Gunday, Rog and The Lunchbox. At the very early stage of his acting career, he acted in various television serials like Barat Ek Khoj, Chanakya, Sara Jahan Hamara, Chandrakanta, Banegi Apni Baat, Star bestsellers, Anoo Goonj and Sparsh.
His early film credits include Ek Doctor Ki Maut and Such a Long Journey. Although these movies were critically appreciated, it did not propel him to success.

Most children born in the 90s era would be familiar with the swanky yet graceful, only Indian superhero “Shaktimaan”, and almost every household in India would have witnessed, and loved the character of Bhishma Pitamah in B.R.Chopra’s cult classic Mahabharat. Both these roles were portrayed excellently by the magical Indian actor, producer, and director, Mukesh Khanna.

Pankaj Dheer is an Indian television, film actor, and director who predominantly acts in Hindi serials and movies. He was born and brought up in the city of Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. He has acted in several TV shows and films but what brought him to the pedestal of fame is his colossal role of Karna in the portrayal of the Hindu epic, ‘Mahabharatha’ in the year 1988-1990. He became a household name in North India after this role.

Shahbaz Khan is known for his character as Mayakaal in Ssshhhh...Koi Hai (2002-2004), aired on Star Plus, a very popular tv-show, especially among the children, even though he played a negative role and was one of the most dangerous enemy of the lead character, he was loved by almost everyone who watched the show; the reason was his acting which gave a new life to the character. Shahbaz Khan was born (1966) and raised in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.

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