 It is an adaptation of the stories of the life of Krishna, based on Bhagavata Purana, Brahma Vaivarta Purana, Harivamsa, Vishnu Purana, Padma Purana, Garga Samhita, Bhagavad Gita and Mahabharat.Shri Krishna was produced by Ramanand Sagar, Subhash Sagar and Prem Sagar under the banner "Sagar Enterprises" and directed by Ramanand Sagar, Anand Sagar and Moti Sagar.The role of young Krishna was played by Swapnil Joshi and adult Krishna was played by Sarvadaman D. Banerjee.