''Main Krishna Hoon'' () is a 2013

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partly animated film directed by Rajiv S. Ruia which stars

Juhi Chawla Juhi Chawla (born 13 November 1967) is an Indian actress, film producer and entrepreneur. She established herself as one of the leading actresses of Hindi cinema from the late 1980s through the early 2000s. Recognised for her comic timing and v ...

Paresh Ganatra Paresh Ganatra (born 19 February 1965) is an Indian television, stage and film actor. He is known for his role as Praveen Thakkar in the Star Plus comedy series ''Baa Bahoo Aur Baby'' (2005–2010), SAB TV's sitcom Chidiya Ghar and films like ...

, and child artist Namit Shah as the primary cast and features real-life Hindi film superstars

Hrithik Roshan Hrithik Roshan (; born 10 January 1974) is an Indian actor who works in Hindi films. He has portrayed a variety of characters and is known for his dancing skills. One of the highest-paid actors in India, he has won many awards, including six ...

and

Katrina Kaif Katrina Kaif (; born Katrina Turquotte; 16 July 1983) is a British actress who works in Hindi-language films. One of the highest-paid actresses in India, she has received accolades, including four Screen Awards and four Zee Cine Awards, in ...

in guest appearances as themselves. The Hindu god Lord

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appears as an animated character in this story, to help an orphaned boy also named Krishna.

Cast

(Kantaben) *

(Nattubhai) * Namit Shah (Krishna, the orphan) *Raj Premi (Angar Singh) *

Rajan Verma ''Jurmana'' () is a 1979 Hindi romantic drama film. It was produced by Debesh Gosh and directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Raakhee, Vinod Mehra, Shreeram Lagoo, A. K. Hangal, Asrani, Farida Jalal, Keshto Muk ...

and Namit Shah (Paddu Singh) and Krishna *Swati Aggarwal (Parsi Teacher) *

as himself *

as herself *

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(special appearance as featured male dancer in song "Govinda Aala Re") *Misti Mukherjee (special appearance as featured female dancer in song "Govinda Aala Re")

Plot summary

An abandoned baby boy is rescued from floodwaters by Kantaben (

) and Nattubhai (

), the kindly proprietors of a small orphanage. They name the baby Krishna, because the way he was found parallels the legend of how the God Lord

came to live with his adopted parents as a baby. Orphan Krishna ( Namit Shah) lives happily in the orphanage with Kanta and Nattu and the other foundling children. But over the years, as one by one his other friends are adopted out to families but he remains, young Krishna comes to believe that he is unadoptable, unwanted, and will never find a family. In despair, all alone one night he goes to a temple and prays to Lord Krishna. This is the story of how Lord Krishna himself (in his mischievous childhood 'makhan chor' 'butter thief'

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) comes to Earth and befriends the young orphan Krishna. Many adventures then ensue, as Krishna-from-Heaven helps Krishna-from-Earth to discover his family.

Production

Lead actress

accepted the central role of Kantaben, the headmistress of the orphanage, in this children's movie for the sake of her own two children, then aged 11 and 9, who had particularly enjoyed the earlier '' My Friend Ganesha'' movies by this same director Rajiv S Ruia and made her realise how much children really enjoy and need such films specifically designed for a child audience. She also sang the playback recording herself for "Om Namo Namah", which is picturised throughout the opening credits. First-time producers Nandan K. Mahto and Promila Hunter are the longtime spot boy and hairdresser, respectively, of Hindi film superstars

and

, which is why Mr Roshan and Ms Kaif both readily agreed to be a part of their old friends' debut movie. Celebrated dance director

Ganesh Acharya Ganesh Acharya is an Indian choreographer, film director, and actor who prominently works in Bollywood. He won the National Film Award for Best Choreography for his work on the songs "Hawan Kund" from Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013) and "Gori tu lat ...

choreographed the big

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number, "Govinda Aala Re", which featured

and Misti Mukherjee in non-speaking special appearances as the lead male and female dancers.

Music

The music for ''Main Krishna Hoon'' is given by Amjad-Nadeem and consist of following Audio List.

Audio Listing

References

External links

* {{Indian animation industry 2013 films Indian 3D films Indian children's films 2010s Hindi-language films Indian films with live action and animation Krishna in popular culture 2013 3D films 2010s children's films