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Sumedh Mudgalkar Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 14, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth2 November 1996

Age25 Years

BirthplacePune, Maharashtra

ProfessionActor and Dancer

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyParents and two brothers

Sumedh Mudgalkar Biography

Indian actor and dancer Sumedh Mudgalkar rose from dance reality shows to television fame, best known for playing Lord Krishna on Star Bharat’s RadhaKrishn

Early life and background
Sumedh Mudgalkar was born on 2 November 1996 in Pune, Maharashtra, into a middle-class Marathi family. He grew up with two brothers and developed a passion for dance from a young age. While pursuing his interest in performance, Sumedh completed his schooling at Sinhgad Spring Dale Public School, Pune, and later graduated in Economics from the Maharashtra Institute of Technology (MIT), Pune.

From early childhood he balanced academics with a growing dedication to dance. He took part in regional dance reality programming before moving to Mumbai in his teens to pursue a career in dance and performance. Those early years were not always easy — he experienced rejection from some shows and financial difficulty — but family support helped him continue auditioning and training informally in both dance and acting.

Career
Sumedh first gained wide public notice through dance reality shows. After appearing on Dance Maharashtra Dance, he auditioned for Dance India Dance Season 4 and reached the finals, finishing as the third runner-up. His performances on that platform brought praise from judges and audiences and earned him the informal title “Beat King.”

Television offers followed. Channel V cast him as Raghav in the dance-focused serial Dil Dosti Dance, which served as his acting debut. He later took on the role of young Sushim in the historical drama Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat, a part that increased his visibility by presenting him in a more dramatic and negative shade.

Sumedh’s most prominent breakthrough came with the mythological serial RadhaKrishn on Star Bharat, beginning 1 October 2018. He portrayed Lord Krishna, a role that brought him national recognition and a strong fan following; the show has been a high-performing series on television and streaming platforms. His portrayal included additional divine figures associated with Krishna, and he worked to prepare for the role through practices such as meditation and learning to play the flute. For his work on RadhaKrishn, he shared accolades tied to the serial’s on-screen pairing.

Alongside television, Sumedh expanded into films, appearing in Marathi titles including Ventilator (a cameo), Majha (a lead), Bucket List, and Mann Yedyagat Zaala. He has also made cameo appearances as Krishna in other TV projects, such as Deva Shree Ganesha, and continued to play divine roles in shows like Jai Kanhaiya Lal Ki.

Across reality programming and television, he has also participated in shows like Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (as a guest contestant) and Nach Baliye.

Public profile
Sumedh is known both for his dance background and for the devotional, charismatic image established by his television portrayals of Krishna. His public persona combines a playful, mischievous streak with a serious dedication to craft; he has described aspects of his on-screen responsibilities as challenging and requiring discipline. Family remains central to him — he has spoken about being close to his father, and he shares his home with two pet dogs.

He continued to build his craft after his first acting offer by taking formal acting training to meet the demands of television work. His trajectory from dance reality shows to major television roles illustrates a transition from performer to established television actor.

Latest updates
From 2021 onward Sumedh has been seen in the role of Lord Vishnu in Jai Kanhaiya Lal Ki. He has also continued to work in Marathi cinema and to make special appearances as Krishna in other serials. His ongoing association with mythological television has kept him in the public eye and sustained a fanbase that follows both his television and film work.

Personal notes
Sumedh’s interests include acting, dancing and travelling. He cites Ranveer Singh as a favourite actor and Deepika Padukone as a favourite actress with whom he would like to work. He has spoken about meaningful career milestones such as gifting a car to his parents and the significance of his early earnings from dance shows.
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Recent Work

RadhaKrishn

Portrayed Lord Krishna/Lord Vishnu/Lord Rama on the Star Bharat serial that began airing 1 October 2018

2018-present
Jai Kanhaiya Lal Ki

Portrays Lord Vishnu

2021-present
Ventilator, Majha, Bucket List, Mann Yedyagat Zaala

Worked in Marathi films, including a cameo in Ventilator and a lead in Majha

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Career Highlights

  1. Finished as third runner-up on Dance India Dance Season 4
  2. Television debut as Raghav in Dil Dosti Dance
  3. Played young Sushim in Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat
  4. Breakthrough role as Lord Krishna in RadhaKrishn, a long-running Star Bharat series
  5. Played lead and supporting roles in Marathi films, including Majha
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sumedh Mudgalkar born?

2 November 1996

What is Sumedh Mudgalkar known for?

Actor and Dancer

What is Sumedh Mudgalkar’s marital status?

Unmarried