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The Economic Times
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Siddharth Gupta reveals how playing Lord Krishna helped him deal with ‘mental pandemic’ and find clarity

Actor Siddharth Gupta, who won praise for his portrayal of Lord Krishna in the 2026 box-office surprise Krishnavataram: Part 1 – Hridayam , says stepping into the role became a deeply transformative experience.

As the country celebrates Janmashtami, Siddharth opened up about how preparing to play the deity changed his outlook on life, helped him navigate personal struggles and gave him lessons that went beyond his work as an actor.

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