Exclusive Interview: Tarun Khanna's Journey from Rejection to Portraying TV's Mahadev
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Tarun Khanna: From Rejection to TV's Mahadev, Actor Shares Journey & Lessons
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News18•28-02-2026, 11:38
Tarun Khanna: From Rejection to TV's Mahadev, Actor Shares Journey & Lessons
•Tarun Khanna, TV's Lord Shiva, shares his journey from rejection to embodying the divine role, emphasizing the importance of physical and emotional preparation.
•Despite being a foodie, Khanna maintains strict diet and workout routines to stay fit for the role, believing a deity must look perfect.
•Recalls a casting director's comment that his face was too harsh for Bholenath, only to later be offered the same role on a major channel.
•Mastered Shiva's unique dialogue style and tone, and trained with renowned choreographers for Tandav, practicing regularly to maintain energy.
•The role has personally transformed him, teaching him tolerance and understanding, inspiring him to consider others' perspectives before reacting.
