Sarvadaman D. Banerjee: A Journey Through Spiritual and Cinematic Excellence
Born in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, Sarvadaman Banerji (also known as Sarvadaman D Banerjee or S D Banerjee) began his illustrious acting career after graduating from the prestigious Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune. His debut role as Adi Shankaracharya in the 1983 film of the same name catapulted him to fame, earning widespread critical acclaim. The film, directed by G.V. Iyer, was the first Sanskrit movie ever made and went on to win four National Awards, including Best Film and Best Screenplay, solidifying its place as a timeless classic.
S D Banerjee’s portrayal of Adi Shankaracharya marked the beginning of his journey as a revered figure in spiritual cinema. His most iconic role came in 1993 when he brought Lord Krishna to life in Ramanand Sagar’s television series, ‘Shri Krishna.’ Initially hesitant to take on the role, he accepted it following a profound divine vision. This portrayal endeared him to millions, and he is affectionately known as “Krishna” by his admirers.
Sarvadaman Banerji intuitively knew that one day he will play the role of Swami Vivekananda, and it came true in 1984 movie ‘Swami Vivekananda’, also directed by G V Iyer. He further showcased his versatility by playing Kannappa, a devout follower of Lord Shiva, in the 1997 TV series ‘Om Namah Shivaya,’ and took on various other significant mythological characters.
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Over the years, Banerjee has starred in numerous acclaimed films, including Paiso Mara Parmeshwar, Swayam Krushi, Shri Dattadarshanam, and Sirivennela. In the 1985 Telugu film Shri Datta Darshanam, he captivated audiences as Lord Dattatreya, along with fourteen other transformative roles. His performance in the 1986 movie Sirivennela, directed by the legendary K. Vishwanath, earned five state awards and remains an evergreen classic.
Even in recent years, Banerjee continues to leave his mark on the industry. In 2016, he made a cameo in MS Dhoni: The Untold Story, and in 2022, he portrayed Chief Minister PKR in the Telugu megastar Chiranjeevi’s blockbuster movie Godfather. Audiences can look forward to seeing him in a significant role in an upcoming 2024 film starring Dulquer Salman, set to release in multiple languages.
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THE BEGINNING OF LIGHT HOUSE:
In the year 1993 when Krishna was hit with the first flash of light and he went into a profound meditation for eighteen months, his spontaneous prayer was:
“O Supreme! Do not give me a Spirituality which I cannot share with the rest of the world.”
That was the beginning of Light House. Then came the total realization in 1994 – where he saw the whole Universe as a flicker frame-to-frame and that he was THAT Infinite Light – solid, hard and real. After twenty-five years of living in Meditation, he finally built Light House with one clear intention:
WHOSEVER COMES HERE MUST GO BACK CONNECTED TO THE DIVINE ENERGY AND BE A LIGHT UNTO ONESELF.
So, Light House is dedicated to Self-Transformation where one comes and learns the Art of Complete Surrender and thereby spontaneously releasing the psychological patterns of fear, greed, anxiety, hurts and habits etc.
If you are looking for Tradition, Knowledge, Techniques, or any such takeaways, then Krishna definitely is the ‘wrong’ man. He has no illusion that through mere ‘Talk’, somebody can be Enlightened. He will simply show you how to surrender totally without any ‘how’ – ‘How’ means Technique. Each of you must directly meet him and find out what he means to you. In his words, he is a nobody and a nothing. Wisdom says “I am Nothing”, Love says “I am All”.
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