When Lord Krishna Was Called a Thief | Untold Mahabharat Stories by Nitish Bharadwaj | UT EP173

Join us for Episode 173 of Unfolding Talents featuring the legendary Nitish Bharadwaj, the man who became Shri Krishna for an entire generation through the iconic Mahabharat serial. Decades later, the character still continues to live in the hearts, homes & memories of millions across the world. In this deeply insightful, nostalgic & thought-provoking conversation, Nitish ji takes us back to the making of one of the most impactful shows in Indian television history. From the challenges of creating the grand war sequences without modern technology to shooting divine scenes on blue screen setups during that era, this episode is filled with stories that feel unbelievable even today. He shares what it was like portraying Krishna, standing still for hours while filming the Vishwaroop sequence, the immense trust Ravi Chopra had in him, and how over 15,000 applicants auditioned to become a part of Mahabharat. But this episode goes far beyond behind-the-scenes stories. Nitish ji dives deep into the philosophy of Krishna, the real meaning of Mahabharat, and why it still feels more relevant today than ever before. He talks about the most misunderstood aspects of Krishna ji, why Krishna left Radha, why people rarely associate Krishna’s name with Rukmini or Satyabhama, whether Krishna ever got trapped in a Chakravyuh himself, and what Krishna truly teaches us about life, attachment, purpose, emotions & dharma. This is not just a conversation about mythology or television. It’s a conversation about human life itself. About confusion, duty, relationships, spirituality, karma, suffering, celebration & self-realisation. We also talk about Chakravyuh — the play, Nitish ji’s favourite moments from it, upcoming shows, and the timeless relevance of Mahabharat in modern times. Whether you grew up watching Mahabharat, are curious about Krishna’s teachings, or simply love meaningful conversations, this episode is something you absolutely shouldn’t miss. Watch till the end because every segment of this episode leaves you with a new perspective. Subscribe To Our Digital Commentary Podcast Channel For More Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd7Ts5bAA7vConNzJfOKzbA Subscribe to our Digital Commentary Clips channel: https://www.youtube.com/@digitalcommentaryclips/videos Watch Unfolding Talents On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLku_RIQ2rWc-1S1RJ8S2ntn7-zXPvlBdU Follow Us On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalcommentary/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/digitalcommentary/ X: https://twitter.com/DigCommentary Follow Our Guests: Nitish Bharadwaj: https://www.instagram.com/nitishbharadwaj.krishna? Follow Our Host : Bibhu Nandan Singh: https://www.instagram.com/bibhu_nandan_singh? Chapters:- 00:00 – Precap 01:54 – Intro 02:18 – What is the Mahabharata in simple language? 06:09 – Does keeping Mahabharat at home bring negativity? 09:27 – How were the war effects created in Mahabharat? 15:21 – We shot on blue screen 15:59 – When Krishna showed his Divya Swaroop to Arjun (stood still for 4 hours without moving his hand) 20:12 – Ravi Chopra trusted him 100%! 22:49 – Funny anecdote from Mahabharat 24:14 – 15,000 applicants applied for roles in Mahabharat 26:34 – There were no known actors in Mahabharat 27:44 – Did Shri Krishna never get trapped in a Chakravyuh? 31:51 – Why did Krishna ji leave Radha? 33:34 – Why is Krishna ji’s name not associated with Rukmini or Satyabhama? 35:31 – What is the most misunderstood thing about Krishna ji? 39:20 – What did Krishna ji teach us about life? 42:18 – Who is Krishna ji? 43:29 – What is the easiest path to attain Krishna? 44:38 – About Chakravyuh – The Play 47:28 – Upcoming shows of Chakravyuh 47:44 – Favourite part from Chakravyuh 50:26 – Outro About Digital Commentary: We are the non-fiction wing of KathaVersse Media Network, bringing you engaging chat shows, podcasts, and travel shows on a wide range of topics, including cinema, web shows, pop culture, sports, and everything in between. Tune in for fresh, insightful content delivered directly to your screens. For collaborations and other queries please reach out to us at [email protected] #NitishBharadwaj #Mahabharat #Krishna #UnfoldingTalents #BhagavadGita #Podcast #IndianCinema #MahabharatSerial #Spirituality #KrishnaQuotes #RadhaKrishna #IndianMythology #Geeta #Chakravyuh #digitalcommentary Keywords: Krishna, Shri Krishna, Lord Krishna, Krishna Ji, Radha Krishna, Bhagavad Gita, Geeta, Mahabharat, Mahabharata, Krishna Quotes, Krishna Teachings, Krishna Wisdom, Krishna Bhakti, Hare Krishna, ISKCON, Vrindavan, Dwarka, Spirituality, Indian Mythology, Sanatan Dharma, Vasudev Krishna, Govinda, Madhav, Kanhaiya, Gopal, Krishna Consciousness, Bhakti, Dharma, Karma, Life Lessons, Radha, Nitish Bharadwaj, Mahabharat Serial, Krishna Philosophy, Krishna Motivation, Krishna Devotee, Krishna Thoughts, Krishna Stories, Bhagwan Krishna, Vishwaroop, Kurukshetra, Chakravyuh,