Biography

Neil Nitin Mukesh is a Mumbai-based Bollywood actor. He hails from a renowned family. His father, Nitin Mukesh, is a playback singer, while his grandfather, Mukesh Chand Mathur, was also a veteran singer. Neil wanted to be an actor from a very small age, so he made a child appearance in the movie 'Vijay' and 'Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni'. After doing his graduation, he took acting classes from Kishore Namit Kapoor Acting Institute, and also received training from Anupam Kher. In the year 2007, Neil came up with his debut film, 'Johnny Gaddaar', as a lead actor. The movie turned out to be a superhit at the box office, and was critically applauded, too. Neil won the best male debut in the Filmfare awards. After that, he acted in the films 'Aa Dekhen Zara' and 'New York'; for the latter, Neil got the best supporting actor award. Apart from this, he has worked as a lead actor in the following movies: Jail Lafangey Parindey Tera Kya Hoga Johnny 7 Khoon Maaf Players David 3G Shortcut Romeo Prem Ratan Dhan Payo Achievements: Filmfare Best Debut Male award for the movie Johnny Gaddaar (2008) International Indian Film Academy Award 'face of the year' for Johnny Gaddaar (2008) Star Screen Award for 'most promising newcomer male' for Johnny Gaddar (2008) Stardust Award for 'superstar of tomorrow' for Johnny Gaddaar (2008) Apsara Film and Television Producers Guild Award for 'best actor in negative role' for Johnny Gaddaar (2008) Zee Cine Critics 'special award' for Johnny Gaddaar (2008)