10 Actors Who Powerfully Portrayed Lord Shiva On Screen

By Sushant Agarwal

Published on | Jul 11, 2025

Arun Govil

Known for playing Lord Rama, Arun Govil also portrayed Lord Shiva in Om Namah Shivay (1997).

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Mohit Raina

Mohit Raina became a household name as Lord Shiva in Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev. His intense expressions and physical transformation captivated audiences.

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Samar Jai Singh

Samar Jai Singh's calm portrayal of Lord Shiva in Om Namah Shivay (1997) and Vishnu Puran (2000) shaped how many viewers visualized the deity.

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Rohit Bakshi

Rohit Bakshi’s calm, elegant portrayal of Lord Shiva in Siya Ke Ram was praised for its subtlety and alignment with the show's tone.

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Saurabh Raj Jain

Saurabh Raj Jain played Lord Shiva in Mahakali, capturing both his fierce and compassionate sides with depth and intensity.

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Tarun Khanna

A frequent face as Lord Shiva on TV, Tarun Khanna has played the deity in shows like RadhaKrishn, Shani & Devi Adi Parashakti, winning wide acclaim.

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Amit Mehra

Amit Mehra as Lord Shiva in Sankat Mochan Mahabali Hanuman impressed viewers with his calm expressions and strong spiritual presence.

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Vikas Manaktala

Vikas Manaktala portrayed as Lord Shiva in Namah, delivering a distinct and intense depiction of the deity.

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Himanshu Soni

Himanshu Soni played a calm, relatable Lord Shiva in Neeli Chhatri Waale, guiding a common man through life’s daily struggles.

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Malkhan Singh

Malkhan Singh played Shiva in Vighnaharta Ganesha, noted for his intense expressions and devout screen presence.

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