Nitish Bharadwaj (born 2 June 1963) is an Indian television and film actor, director, screenwriter, producer, veterinary doctor and former Member of Parliament in Lok Sabha. He is best known for his role as Lord Krishna in B. R. Chopra's television series Mahabharat, as well as for his portrayal of several Avatars of Vishnu in some of Chopra's other great works, such as Vishnu Puran. He played the role of the great god vishnu.His debut directorial film in Marathi titled Pitruroon has won him accolades from both the audiences and critics and he now focuses on his film career entirely through screenwriting, directing and acting.
In 1988 Bharadwaj was selected to play the lead role of Lord Krishna in B. R. Chopra's classic television series Mahabharat. He played the role at the age of 23 and became an overnight star. His performance was loved and appreciated by audience. He also did a cameo in the show Buniyaad's episode 51.
He directed a philosophical TV series titled Gita Rahasya, Apraadhi for Star TV and a few documentary films.
In 2000, Bharadwaj appeared in B.R. Chopra's another mythological show Vishnu Puran, where he played role of Lord Vishnu and his various incarnations. In 2002 he played the role of Rama in Chopra's Ramayan.
