Playing a mythological character in Indian cinema always comes with immense responsibility. But portraying Lord Krishna carries an entirely different emotional weight. For actor Siddharth Gupta, stepping into the role for Krishnavataram Part 1: Hridayam was a deeply personal experience filled with preparation, pressure, self-doubt and eventually, acceptance. Siddharth Gupta on career setback before Krishnavataram: ‘Was signed by prominent filmmaker for 3-year deal’ | Exclusive. Directed by Hardik Gajjar, the film released on May 7, 2026, and stars Siddharth Gupta (Lord Krishna), Sanskruti Jayana (Satyabhama), Sushmita Bhat (Radha), Nivaashiyni Krishnan (Rukmini), alongside Jackie Shroff and Ashutosh Rana. Inspired by the Brahma Vaivarta Purana by Vyasa, the story follows Lord Krishna’s journey from Vrindavan to Dwarka and Kurukshetra while exploring themes of divine love, devotion and emotional connection. The film has also been steadily growing at the box office through strong word-of-mouth and audience reactions. In an exclusive conversation with Hindustan Times, Siddharth Gupta opened up about auditioning for the role, the emotional burden of portraying Lord Krishna, his difficult first day on set and why …