Irfan Khan In Chandrakanta -

For 90s kids in India, Sunday mornings were sacred. The reason? Chandrakanta , the Doordarshan mega-serial based on Devaki Nandan Khatri’s classic novel. While the show is remembered for its romance between Prince Virendra Singh and Princess Chandrakanta, and the comedic timing of the Aiyyar (spies) Kroor Singh and Chapla, the show’s tension hinged on a terrifying villain. That villain was brought to life by actor (not to be confused with the globally renowned Irrfan Khan ).

In Chandrakanta , Irrfan Khan took on the demanding task of playing , Badrinath and Somnath. irfan khan in chandrakanta

The show became a vital stepping stone for him. It was a "milestone" in his ten-year television career that preceded his breakout in Bollywood. However, the journey wasn't without its early struggles: For 90s kids in India, Sunday mornings were sacred

For years, a persistent myth has circulated on the internet. Many fans mistakenly attribute this role to the late ( Piku , The Lunchbox , Slumdog Millionaire ). This is incorrect. While the show is remembered for its romance