Akhilendra Mishra is an Indian actor. He is best known for playing the role of ‘Karoor Singh’ in the TV serial “Chandrakanta” (1990s). Mishra mostly plays villainous and comic roles.
Wiki/Biography
Akhilendra Mishra was born on 28 March 1962 (age 57 years; as in 2019) in Chhapra, Bihar, India. He spent four years of his childhood in a gurukul in the city where his father worked. Akhilendra attended Chhapra Zila School and went to Chapra’s Rajendra College to pursue BSc in Physics Honours. Mishra wanted to be an Engineer but his interest in acting encouraged him to enter the film industry. He started doing theatre at a very young age and did his first role in a Bhojpuri drama “Gauna Ki Rat” which was based on child marriage.
Akhilendra Mishra as a theatre artist
Later, he joined IPTA (Indian People’s Theatre Association) and Ekjut theatre group to learn acting.
Physical Appearance
Height: 5’ 8”
Weight: 80 kg
Hair Colour: Salt & Pepper
Eye Colour: Brown
Family, Caste & Wife
Akhilendra was born into a Hindu Brahmin Family. Not much is known about his parents. He is married and has a daughter and a son.
Akhilendra Mishra with his son and daughter
Career
Akhilendra started his acting career in 1990 with the TV serial “Udaan.” Next, he played the role of Kroor Singh in Doordarshan’s television series “Chandrakanta.” His role was praised by the public.
Mishra debuted in films in 1993 with the film “Bedardi.” Subsequently, he featured in movies like “Lagaan,” “Gangajal,” “Hulchal,” “Dewar,” “Muavza,” “Veer-Zara,” “Do Duni Char,” and “Kabil.”
Akhilendra Mishra in the film Muavza
He has also appeared in several TV serials including “Bhagyavidhaata,” “Ramayan,” “Devon Ke Dev…Mahadev,” “Diya Aur Baati Hum,” and “Tu Mera Hero.”
Mishra played the role of ‘Kans’ in the “Mahabharata.”
Akhilendra Mishra as Kans in Mahabharat
In 2019, he featured as the father-in-law of the lead in Star Bharat’s romantic comedy show “Pyaar Ke Papad.”
Awards
- STAR Parivaar Award for Favourite Pita (2015)
- Critic Award Best Supporting Actor for the film “Billu Ustaad” (2018)
Akhilendra Mishra with the award
Assets/Properties
He owns agriculture land at Siwan, Bihar.
Favourite Things
- Poet: Dr. Harivansh Rai Bachchan
Facts
- His hobbies include reciting poems and reading.
Akhilendra Mishra doing poetry
- He is an ardent follower of Lord Shiva.
- Akhilendra loves playing and watching cricket.
Akhilendra Mishra playing cricket