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Akhilendra Mishra

Akhilendra Mishra

Actor · Born September 28, 1960 (66) · Siwan, Bihar, India

Akhilendra Mishra is an Indian film and television character actor best known for his role as Kroor Singh in the 1990s Doordarshan fantasy television series Chandrakanta. His other notable works include the character of Mirchi Seth in the 1999 critically acclaimed film Sarfarosh. He also played the character of Arjan in the Academy Award nominated film Lagaan. He was born in Siwan, Bihar. He played the demon king Ravana in the 2008 television adaptation of the Hindu epic Ramayana. Mishra played the antagonist opposite Salman Khan in Veergati released in 1995.

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Biography from IMDb.

Born
September 28, 1960 (66)
From
Siwan, Bihar, India
Works as
Actor
Titles
14 on MovieCove · 60 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 157 days to Oct 28Down 27% in 30 days

What are Akhilendra Mishra's films like?

Across their 7 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Self.

Genres

Drama3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 63rd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Action2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 61st percentile
: browse their Action movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
42%
Self
16%
Society
13%
Power
12%
Bonds
11%
Survival
6%
Justice3 titles, browse their movies with this themeBetrayal3 titles, browse their movies with this themeGrief2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 7 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 4 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 1 · Charged 1 · Intense 5

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 3 · Shifting 4 · Whiplash 0

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 6 · Some laughs 1 · Funny 0

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 1 · Even-paced 6 · Relentless 0

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 1 · Engaged 5 · Full focus 1

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 5 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 1

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
5
Melancholic
4
Bittersweet
3
Hopeful
2
Joyful
1
Other
2

How their films linger

Thought-provoking3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 4 with a twist

  • Happy1
  • Bittersweet3
  • Tragic2
  • Ambiguous1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Akhilendra Mishra's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 10 of their 14 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Netflix (4).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Akhilendra Mishra's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

60 credits, 14 with a MovieCove page.

  • The Bose Files: Sach Ya Sazish (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Actor

  • The Pyramid Scheme(2026)

    Show 7 episodes · as Shantilal

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all shows

  • Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2(2025)

    as BK

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders(2025)

    as SP Chauhan

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • The Taj Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Vibhooti Ji

  • Irani Chai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Bumpy

  • Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Actor

  • Indian 2(2024)

    as Madanlal Mehta

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all films

  • Six Nine Five (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Actor

  • Lotus Blooms (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Actor

  • Lohardaga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Inspector Bawla

  • Barat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Match Of Life (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Armaan Akhtar

  • O Pushpa I Hate Tears (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    as Inspector Chaubey

  • Jhalki (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Actor

  • Blackboard vs Whiteboard (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Lawyer Tripathi

  • Pyaar Ke Papad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Show 149 episodes · as Trilokinath Mishra

  • Love Training (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Uncle

  • Kaashi in Search of Ganga(2018)

    as Balwant's Lawyer

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Billu Ustaad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Actor

  • Anjaniputra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Raj Thakur

  • Muavza (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Chowdhary Jaikishan

  • Roll No. 56(2017)

    as Panwala

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Kaabil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Shakeel

  • An Unfold Fact Lateef(2015)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films

  • Tu Mera Hero (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 281 episodes · as Govindnarayan Agarwal

  • Ya Rab (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • Divana-e-Ishq (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

  • Second Marriage Dot Com (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

  • Gali Gali Chor Hai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Actor

  • Ready (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Amar Chaudhary

  • Do Dooni Chaar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Farooqui

  • Antardwand (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Mahendra Babu

  • Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Suleiman Bhai

  • Delhi-6 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Baba Bandarmaar

  • Chamku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Thakur Mahendra Pratap Singh

  • Ramayan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 2 episodes · as Ravan

  • Aaja Nachle(2007)

    as Chaudhary Om Singh

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all films

  • Shootout at Lokhandwala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as JCP Tripathi

  • Bhoot Unkle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as MLA

  • Nandu ka Raja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • Ek Ajnabee (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as ACP Harvinder "Harry" Singh

  • Ramji Londonwaley (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Mishra (Parvati's father-in-law)

  • Hulchul(2004)

    as Surya

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Veer Zaara(2004)

    as Malkaat (Jailor)

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Fida(2004)

    as Babu Anna

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Jaago (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Aanch (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Diwakar's dad

  • Parwana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Police Commissioner Tyagi

  • Gangaajal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as DSP Bhurelal

  • Yeh Dil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Raghuraj Pratap Singh

  • The Legend of Bhagat Singh(2002)

    as Chandrashekhar Azad

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Lal Salaam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Rathod (Forest Ranger)

  • Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India(2001)

    as Arjan

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Tarkieb (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Sarfarosh(1999)

    as Rambandhu Gupta / Mirchi Seth

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • Veergati (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Ikka Set

  • Bedardi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Akhil

  • Dharavi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • The Discovery of India (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Show 1 episode · as Councillor · as Divakar (Larmour's Diwan) · as Narayana · as Soothsayer

Career shape

Star power in the 93rd percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 60 titles from 1988 to 2026; peak year 2003.

Biggest box office

Aaja Nachle (2007)

$6.8M worldwide

Highest rated

The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002)

Midcredits 97th

Most popular right now

Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders (2025)

Film career

19882026

Peak 2003 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting60 of 60: 60 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score55th

By decade

1980s1 · acting1990s4 · acting2000s21 · acting2010s20 · acting2020s14 · acting

Billing

usually 9th · top billed in 0% of 15 roles
9909

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Akhilendra Mishra's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 63rd percentile, the median of all 13; across their 7 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 63rd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

63rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Approval · how many liked their films

59thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Reach · how many have seen their films

67thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Midcredits score across 14 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up5
  • 50th to 74th2
  • 25th to 49th6
  • Below 25th1

Shape of the crowd

4 of their 14 titles are Universally Loved.

  • Universally Loved4
  • Loved with Detractors1
  • Divisive2
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser3
  • Mixed3

Most divisive · actor

Roll No. 56 (2017)

99th percentile spread · 38% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001)

Midcredits 97th · 88% liked

Reviewers score the acting 71/100 in their films, across 7 reviewed titles; fans 85, detractors 45. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Akhilendra Mishra's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 3 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Sex & Nudity3 titlesmedian 28 · mildMedian of all films: 32

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Akhilendra Mishra work with?

People who share at least 2 of Akhilendra Mishra's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Manoj Joshi shares the most, 2.

Actors

Editors

Producers