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Sarvadaman D. Banerjee Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 14, 2026 • 3 min read

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Date of birth14 March 1965

Age59 Years

BirthplaceMagarwara village, Unnao, Uttar Pradesh

ProfessionActor; Meditation Teacher

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseAlankrita Banerjee

FamilyDaughter - Aalika

Sarvadaman D. Banerjee Biography

Indian actor and meditation teacher Sarvadaman D. Banerjee rose to nationwide recognition for his portrayal of Krishna in Ramanand Sagar’s television epic.

Early life and background

Sarvadaman D. Banerjee was born on 14 March 1965 in Magarwara village, Unnao, in Uttar Pradesh. Raised in a Bengali Brahmin family, he spent his early years in Kanpur where he attended St. Aloysius School before going on to study at the Film and Television Institute of India in Pune. From a young age he was drawn to spirituality, and that interest would later shape both his public work and private pursuits.

Career

After graduating from FTII, Banerjee began his screen career with the Sanskrit film Adi Shankaracharya (1983), directed by G. V. Iyer. The film was recognised with national honours and marked the actor’s entry into serious, classical cinema. He continued working in regional films, making his Telugu debut in Shri Datta Darshanam (1985) and appearing in other Telugu projects through the mid-1980s.

Banerjee became a household name when he was cast as Krishna (and Vishnu) in Ramanand Sagar’s television series Krishna (1993). The part brought him widespread fame and public attention, with audiences responding strongly to his portrayal. He later appeared in a handful of other mythological television productions, including Jai Ganga Maiya (2001) and Om Namah Shivay (2005).

In addition to his early and television work, Banerjee has taken roles in Hindi cinema. A notable later-film appearance came in M. S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2015), in which he played the role of Dhoni’s coach "Chanchal."

Public profile

The success of Krishna had a profound impact on Banerjee’s public profile. The role made him instantly recognisable across India and brought a level of devotion from viewers that extended beyond ordinary celebrity appreciation. Despite the popularity of the show, work of the same scale on television did not follow consistently; his most prominent screen credits remained those earlier mythological and regional films and the occasional later appearance.

Over time Banerjee shifted significant focus from acting to practices rooted in spirituality and wellbeing. He and his wife, Alankrita Banerjee, who is a meditation teacher, run a meditation centre called Light House in Rishikesh where they teach yoga and meditation. The centre reflects his long-standing interest in spiritual life and a deliberate move away from a full-time acting career.

Personal life

Banerjee is married to Alankrita Banerjee and they have a daughter named Aalika. He lists his hometown as Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, and also maintains a residence in Dehradun. He practices Hinduism and identifies as Bengali Brahmin. Outside of his professional activities, he pursues outdoor interests such as hiking, trekking, skiing and long drives. He also takes part in environmental activities, supports animal welfare initiatives, and is active in community work with the NGO Pankh, which focuses on education for slum children and the upliftment of women in Uttarakhand.

Latest updates

In recent years Banerjee has concentrated on teaching and running his meditation centre in Rishikesh rather than seeking regular screen roles. He continues to be associated with spiritual instruction and wellness work alongside Alankrita, while occasionally returning to public life for charitable and environmental causes.

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Recent Work

M. S. Dhoni: The Untold Story

Played Dhoni’s coach “Chanchal” in the 2015 Hindi film.

2015
Krishna

Portrayed Krishna/Vishnu in Ramanand Sagar’s television series that aired starting in 1993.

1993
Adi Shankaracharya

Debut role as Adi Shankara in the 1983 Sanskrit film directed by G. V. Iyer.

1983
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Career Highlights

  1. Debut in the Sanskrit film Adi Shankaracharya (1983)
  2. Portrayed Krishna/Vishnu in Ramanand Sagar’s Krishna (1993)
  3. Appeared in Telugu films in the mid-1980s
  4. Role in the Hindi film M. S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2015)
  5. Founded and teaches at the Light House meditation centre in Rishikesh
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