Neil Nitin Mukesh
Neil Nitin Mukesh (born Neil Nitin Mukesh Chand Mathur on 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.Neil 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 a Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award nomination. The actor was later noted for his performances in Lafangey Parindey (2010), 7 Khoon Maaf (2011) and David (2013). He made his first Tamil appearance as a villain in the movie called Kaththi (2014).Early life and backgroundNeil was born Neil Nitin Mukesh Chand Mathur on 15 January 1982 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India in a Punjabi Kayastha family to Nishi Mukesh and Bollywood playback singer Nitin Mukesh, son of veteran singer Mukesh Chand Mathur. He was named by Lata Mangeshkar after the American astronaut Neil Armstrong. As a child, he appeared in Vijay (1988) and Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharnii (1989) as the younger versions of Rishi Kapoor and Govinda.Neil was educated at Greenlawns High School and HR College in Mumbai, where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in commerce at his father's insistence. He then decided to pursue a career in acting, despite being born into a family of singers. 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". Neil attended a four-month workshop at Kishore Namit Kapoor's acting institute, and received training from actor Anupam Kher.
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| Alias (AKA) | Gaddar |
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| Birth date | January 15, 1982 |
| Birth name | Neil Nitin Mukesh Chand Mathur |
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