From a small village in Bihar to becoming one of the most unforgettable character actors of Indian cinema — Akhilendra Mishra’s journey is a story in itself.

In this special episode of “90s vs Now”, he takes us behind the making of Kroor Singh from Chandrakanta — how the character came to him, how the iconic “Yakoo” catchphrase was born, and how he created a character that audiences still remember decades later.

He also shares amazing stories from the sets of Lagaan, memories of playing Chandrashekhar Azad, his journey from village life and theatre to films, and the experiences that shaped him as an actor.

A conversation filled with nostalgia, untold stories and unforgettable characters — only on 90s vs Now.

From a small village in Bihar to becoming one of the most unforgettable character actors of Indian cinema &mdash; Akhilendra Mishra&rsquo;s journey is a story in itself.
In this special episode of &ldquo;90s vs Now&rdquo;, he takes us behind the making of Kroor Singh from Chandrakanta &mdash; how the character came to him, how the iconic &ldquo;Yakoo&rdquo; catchphrase was born, and how he created a character that audiences still remember decades later.
He also shares amazing stories from the sets of Lagaan, memories of playing Chandrashekhar Azad, his journey from village life and theatre to films, and the experiences that shaped him as an actor.
A conversation filled with nostalgia, untold stories and unforgettable characters &mdash; only on 90s vs Now.

“90s vs Now” is a nostalgic dive into the golden era of Indian entertainment, a time when storytelling reigned supreme, and every film or TV show left a lasting impact. From iconic actors and soulful music to memorable dialogues and evergreen shows, the 90s defined an entire generation. In each episode, we revisit the magic of that era and explore how much the industry has evolved since, in style, substance, and storytelling. But even as trends change, one thing remains clear: the 90s still live rent-free in our hearts.

&ldquo;90s vs Now&rdquo; is a nostalgic dive into the golden era of Indian entertainment, a time when storytelling reigned supreme, and every film or TV show left a lasting impact. From iconic actors and soulful music to memorable dialogues and evergreen shows, the 90s defined an entire generation. In each episode, we revisit the magic of that era and explore how much the industry has evolved since, in style, substance, and storytelling. But even as trends change, one thing remains clear: the 90s still live rent-free in our hearts.