Neil Nitin Mukesh
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| Neil Nitin Mukesh | |
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 Mukesh at a promotional event for 3G, February 2013 | |
| Born | Neil Nitin Mukesh Chand Mathur 15 January 1982 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupation | Film actor |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Website | |
| www.neilnitinmukesh.com | |
Neil Nitin Mukesh (pronounced [niːl niʈin mʊkeɪʃ]; born Neil Nitin Mukesh Chand Mathur 15 January 1982) is an Indian actor who appears in Hindi-language films. He is the son and grandson of singers (Nitin Mukesh and Mukesh, respectively). After brief roles as a child in Vijay (1988) and Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharnii (1989), Mukesh decided to venture into acting after graduating from HR College with a bachelor's degree in commerce.
Mukesh made his debut as an adult in Sriram Raghavan's 2007 critically acclaimed thriller Johnny Gaddaar, which earned him a Filmfare Best Male Debut Award nomination. He subsequently earned critical praise for his performance in New York (2009) and Jail (2009); the former earned him aFilmfare Best Supporting Actor Award nomination. The actor was later noted for his performances in Lafangey Parindey (2010), 7 Khoon Maaf (2011) and David (2013).
Early life and background [edit]
Mukesh was born Neil Nitin Mukesh Chand Mathur on 15 January 1982 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India[1] to Nishi Mukesh and Bollywood playback singer Nitin Mukesh, son of veteran singer Mukesh Chand Mathur.[2] He was named by Lata Mangeshkar for astronaut Neil Armstrong.[3] As a child, Mukesh appeared in Vijay (1988) and Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharnii (1989) as the younger versions of Rishi Kapoor and Govinda.[4]
Mukesh was educated at Greenlawns High School and HR College in Mumbai, where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in commerce[5] at his father's insistence. He then decided to pursue a career in acting, despite being born into a family of singers.[2] In an interview with The Times of India, the actor said "Music is my hobby, but acting is my passion. A passion that even my grand-dad harboured. So, while my father continued his legacy and became a singer, I pursued his other passion. I am living his dream".[2] Mukesh attended a four-month workshop at Kishore Namit Kapoor's acting institute, and received training from actor Anupam Kher.[5]
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