KRISHNA, THE INDIAN ANIMATED FIGURE: MYTHOLOGY AND DEPICTION IN MODERN ANIMATION

Abstract [English]

Indian mythology has provided many stories that continue across painting, theatre, dance, sculpture, and cinema. Among all the figures, Krishna is one of the most loved and remembered. He is shown as a playful child, a cowherd, a hero, and later a teacher. In the last two decades, Krishna also became a common subject in Indian animation. Series like Little Krishna (2009) and films such as Krishna Aur Kans (2012) retell his adventures for young viewers. These works combine devotion, entertainment, and also moral lessons.
This paper looks at how Krishna is represented in animation. It places his image in the background of mythology, studies how animators design and show him, and compares this with traditional forms of art. It also discusses the problems of putting spiritual depth into digital storytelling. The study suggests Krishna today is both a cultural symbol and a digital character who connects old narratives with modern media.