Akhilendra Mishra is an Indian actor. He is famous for his role as ‘Karoor Singh’ in the TV series ‘Chandrakanta’ (1990s). Misra mostly plays villains and comic roles.
Wiki/Biography
Akhilendra Mishra was born on March 28, 1962 in Chhapra, Bihar, India (age 57 in 2019). He spent four years of his childhood in Gurukul, the city where his father worked. Akhilendra studied at Chhapra Zila School and went to Rajendra College, Chapra to pursue BA Honors in Physics. Mishra wanted to be an engineer, but his interest in acting encouraged him to enter the film industry. He started working in theater at a very young age and made his debut in Gauna Ki Rat, a Bhojpuri drama on the theme of child marriage.
Later, he joined IPTA (Indian People’s Theater Association) and Ekjut Theater Company to study acting.
appearance
Height: 5’8”
Weight: 80kg
Hair Color: Salt and Pepper
Eye color: brown
family, caste and wife
Akhilendra was born into a Hindu Brahmin family. Little is known about his parents. He is married and has a daughter and a son.
Profession
Akhilendra started his acting career in 1990 with the TV series “Udaan”. Next, he played the role of Kroor Singh in Doordarshan’s TV series “Chandrakanta”. His role was praised by the public.
Mishra made his debut in the film industry in 1993 with the film “Bedardi”. He subsequently acted in films like “Lagaan”, “Gangajal”, “Hulchal”, “Dewar”, “Muavza”, “Veer-Zara”, “Do Duni Char” and “Kabil”.
He has also appeared in several television serials including “Bhagyavidhaata”, “Ramayan”, “Devon Ke Dev…Mahadev”, “Diya Aur Baati Hum” and “Tu Mera Hero”.
Misra plays the role of ‘Kanth’ in Mahabharata.
In 2019, he played the protagonist’s father-in-law in Star Bharat’s romantic comedy show “Pyaar Ke Papad”.
Awards
- STAR Parivaar Most Popular Pita Award (2015)
- Critics Award for Best Supporting Actor in the Movie “Billu Ustaad” (2018)
assets/property
He owns agricultural land in Sivan, Bihar.
favorite thing
- Poet: Dr. Harivansh Rai Bachchan
fact
- His hobbies include reciting poetry and reading.
- He was an ardent follower of Lord Shiva.
- Akhilendra enjoys playing and watching cricket.
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