Sumedh Vasudev Mudgalkar (born 2 November 1996) is an Indian film and television actor and dancer. He is best known for portraying Shushim in the historical drama Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat, Lord Krishna in the mythological series RadhaKrishn, and Darkie in the Disney+ Hotstar series Escaype Live.
| Full name | Sumedh Vasudev Mudgalkar |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 2 November 1996 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor, dancer |
| Mediums | Film, television, streaming |
| Notable roles | Shushim (Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat); Lord Krishna (RadhaKrishn); Darkie (Escaype Live) |
Mudgalkar works primarily in Hindi-language Indian film and television and is also recognised for his work as a dancer. His on-screen career has included historical, mythological and contemporary drama formats across broadcast television and streaming platforms.
Mudgalkar gained early recognition for his role as Shushim, the elder half-brother of the Mauryan emperor Ashoka, in Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat. He subsequently played the title role of Lord Krishna in RadhaKrishn, a mythological serial that became one of his most widely identified roles.
On streaming, he portrayed the character Darkie in Escaype Live, a series produced for Disney+ Hotstar.
Through his portrayals in mythological and historical Indian television, Mudgalkar has become associated with leading roles in the genre, while his streaming work in Escaype Live reflects a transition into long-form digital drama.