Mukesh Khanna
Mukesh Khanna | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Khanna in 2011 | ||||||||||
| Born | 23 June 1958[1] Bombay, Bombay State, India | |||||||||
| Nationality | Indian | |||||||||
| Alma mater | ||||||||||
| Occupation(s) | Actor Producer Talk Show Host | |||||||||
| Years active | 1980–present | |||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | |||||||||
| Relatives |
| |||||||||
YouTube information | ||||||||||
| Personal information | ||||||||||
| Occupation(s) | House of Film and TV Software production | |||||||||
| Channel | ||||||||||
| Years active | 2019–present | |||||||||
| Genre(s) | Entertainment and Informational | |||||||||
| Subscribers | 1.27 million[3] | |||||||||
| Total views | 159 million[3] | |||||||||
| Network | Bheeshm International | |||||||||
| ||||||||||
Last updated: 25 May 2024 | ||||||||||
Mukesh Khanna (born 23 June 1958), also known as Shaktimaan, is an Indian actor, talk show host, and producer who works in Hindi-language films and television shows. He is best known for his portrayal of Shaktimaan, the superhero character in the self-created television series Shaktimaan (1997–2005) and Bhishma in BR Chopra's Mahabharat (1988–1990), and also for his appearances in Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara (2012–2013). He has also worked in Punjabi cinema.[4]
Early life and education
Khanna was born into a Punjabi Hindu family with roots in Multan and Dipalpur, cities located in today's Punjab province of Pakistan, from where his family migrated to Mumbai (then Bombay) due to the 1947 partition.[5]
Following his higher education at Mumbai's St. Xavier's College, earning a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree and a Master of Laws qualification, he later completed an acting course from the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in Pune.[6]
Non-acting work
Chairman of the Children's Film Society India
Khanna was also the chairman of the Children's Film Society India, from which he resigned in February 2018.[7]
YouTube channel
He is also the founder and director of the entertainment company Bheeshm International.[8] He is currently running The Mukesh Khanna Show on his own YouTube channel, Bheeshm International.[9]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Series | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988–1990 | Mahabharat | Bhishma | Debut serial |
| 1989 | Vishwamitra | Vishvamitra | |
| 1990 | Chunni | Karamjeet Singh | |
| 1994–1996 | Chandrakanta | Janbaaz/Meghawat | |
| The Great Maratha | Ibrahim Khan Gardi | ||
| 1995–1996 | Marshall | Marshall | |
| Saraab | Ajay/Vijay | ||
| 1996–1998 | Yug | ||
| 1997–1998 | Vishwaas | Vijay Verma | |
| 1997–1998 | Mahabharat Katha | Bhishma | Sequel to Mahabharat |
| 1997 | Mahayodha | Virat | Also producer, First serial produced under Bheeshm International |
| 1997–2005 | Shaktimaan | Shaktimaan/Pandit Gangadhar Shastri/Major Ranjit Singh/Shri Satya/Clone SHAKTIMAAN | Also producer |
| 1997–1998 | Maharana Pratap – The Pride of India | Rana Sangha[10] | |
| 2002–2003 | Aryamaan – Brahmaand Ka Yodha | Aryamaan/Ojwan/Narrator | Also producer |
| 2003 | Deewar | Vikram Singh | |
| Ehsaas | Digvijay Singh Rathore | ||
| 2007 | Sautela | Vikram Arya | Also producer |
| 2008 | Kal Hamara Hai | Professor Vimalkant Vishnoyi | |
| Waqt Batayega Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya | Biswajeet Raichowdhury[11] | ||
| 2009 | Ssshhhh...Koi Hai | Panini Guruji | episode: Nishan |
| 2012–2013 | Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara | Purushottam Deewan | |
| 2013 | Hamara Hero Shaktimaan | Shaktimaan | Also producer Television film |
| 2016 | Waaris[12] | Lala Pratap Singh Bajwa |
Videos
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | SHAKTIMAAN Masked[13] | Shaktimaan/Also Producer | To spread awareness about Covid-19 |
| 2021 | Shambhu Ki Yaari | Devotee (Presented) | Bhajan on lord Shiva[14] |
Web
| Year | Series | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–2020 | Sorry Shaktimaan[15] | Himself/Shaktimaan | Also producer |
| 2020–present | The Mukesh Khanna Show[16] | Host | |
| 2021 | Kailash Parvat: An Unsolved Mystery[17] |
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Roohi | Debut film | |
| 1982 | Waqt Ke Shahzade | Samson aka Sunny | |
| 1983 | Dard-E-Dil | Govinda | |
| 1984 | Captain Barry | ||
| 1985 | Mujhe Kasam Hai | Rakesh | |
| 1991 | Saugandh | Chaudhary Sarang | |
| Saudagar | Gagan | ||
| 1992 | Tahalka | Major Krishna Rao | |
| Yalgaar | Mahendra Ashwini Kumar | ||
| 1993 | Meri Aan | Commissioner Ashfaque Khan | |
| Kundan | Shanno's brother | ||
| Rani Aur Maharani | |||
| Shaktimaan | Diler | ||
| 1994 | Rakhwale | ||
| Mohabbat Ki Aarzoo | Rai Bahadur Mahendra Pratap Singh | ||
| Insaaniyat | Narrator | ||
| Betaj Badshah | Balwan | ||
| Main Khiladi Tu Anari | Arjun Joglekar | ||
| Amaanat | Agarwal Seth | ||
| Aao Pyar Karen | Shankar | ||
| Pathreela Raasta | Inspector Arjun | ||
| 1995 | Police Lockup | Inspector Pratha | |
| Hukumnama | |||
| Pathreela Rasta | Inspector Arjun | ||
| Reshma | |||
| Jawab | Rajeshwar | ||
| Paandav | Ashwin Kumar | ||
| Maidan-E-Jung | S.P. Arun | ||
| Policewala Gunda | Inspector Chauhan | ||
| Nazar Ke Samne | Baadshah Khan | ||
| Raja | Rana Mahendra Pratap Garhwal | ||
| Taaqat | Police Inspector Khushwant Singh Bedi | ||
| Guddu | Vikram Bahadur | ||
| Veer | Tiger | ||
| Barsaat | Baba | ||
| 1996 | Jagannath | ||
| Himmat | Inspector D'Souza | ||
| Himmatwar | Inspector Rajeshwar | ||
| Bal Brahmachari | Thakur Raghuveer Singh | ||
| 1997 | Aakhri Sanghursh | Shakti Singh | |
| Nazarr | Commissioner | ||
| Salma Pe Dil Aa Gaya | Sardar Gul Khan | ||
| Judge Mujrim | Mangal Singh | ||
| Agnee Morcha | |||
| 1998 | Mahayuddh | ||
| Keemat:They Are Back | Suraj Pratap Singh | ||
| Zulm-O-Sitam | Ins. Liyaqat Khan | ||
| 1999 | Jaalsaaz | Advocate D.K. Khanna | |
| International Khiladi | Bismillah | [18] | |
| 2000 | Gang | Lala | [19] |
| Khauff | S.P. Jaidev Singh | ||
| Hera Pheri | Police Commissioner Prakash | ||
| 2001 | Censor | ||
| Ek Aur Jung | |||
| Hamari Bahu | |||
| 2003 | Tada | ||
| 2004 | Plan | Alibhai | |
| Mission Mumbai | Inspector Indrajeet | ||
| 2005 | Dhana 51 | Mahesh Chandra | Telugu film |
| Hanuman | Hanuman (voice) | ||
| The Film | |||
| 2009 | Chal Chalein | Justice Bharat Kumar | |
| 2010 | Barood : (The Fire) - A Love Story | Abhay Kumar | |
| 2012 | Akkad Bakkad Bam Be Bo | Ins. Vikram | |
| Krishna Aur Kans | Akroor (voice) and Narrator | ||
| 2014 | Ardha Gangu Ardha Gondya | Marathi film | |
| Rajadhi Raja | Sikhander | Malayalam film | |
| Money Back Guarantee | God | ||
| 2022 | 3 Shyaane | Businessman | |
| 2024 | Purushothamudu | Harsha Vardhan Khanna | Telugu film |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Title | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara | Nominated | [20] |
References
- ^ "Mukesh Khanna Birthday: 'शक्तिमान' के बाद सिनेमा को मिले ये छह सुपरहीरो, बेमिसाल हैं इनकी शक्तियां". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Archived from the original on 1 December 2022. Retrieved 1 December 2022.
- ^ "I Have A Strong Grudge Against The Film Industry". The Financial Express. 21 July 2002. Archived from the original on 27 April 2022. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
- ^ a b "About BheeshmInternational". YouTube.
- ^ "Mukesh 'Shaktiman' Khanna to make his Punjabi film debut at 56!". The Times of India. 30 September 2014.
Interestingly, despite being a Punjabi, Mukesh shied away from Punjabi films for a rather long time.
- ^ "Interesting People From Pitamah to Major Uncle". Organiser. 21 August 2011.
Mukesh's family – in the aftermath of the partition—had migrated to Mumbai from Multan (now in Pakistan). When told about their ancestral temple in Dipalpur tehsil in Okara district of Pakistan (...)
- ^ "Meet India's First Superhero: Popular On Social Media, Has Connection With 'Mahabharat' Show; His Net Worth Is..." Zee News. 12 November 2024. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
- ^ "Mukesh Khanna is new chairperson of Children Film Society He is currently running, The Mukesh Khanna Show on his own youtube channel, Bhishma International". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 28 April 2015. Archived from the original on 6 April 2019. Retrieved 10 February 2016.
- ^ "Mukesh Khanna Director, mumbai film city, Mumbai (2020)". www.cineplo.com. Archived from the original on 4 March 2020. Retrieved 4 March 2020.
- ^ InformalNewz. "Mukesh Khanna Show: 'Bhishma' of Mahabharata launches The Mukesh Khanna Show, steps taken after rejecting 'Kapil Sharma Show'". informalnewz. Archived from the original on 2 June 2021. Retrieved 2 June 2021.
- ^ "Big-budget serial 'Maharana Pratap - The Pride of India' ready to go on air". India Today. Archived from the original on 29 May 2023. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
- ^ "Adoption drama". Tribune India. 27 April 2008. Archived from the original on 6 May 2021. Retrieved 26 April 2022.
- ^ "Mukesh Khanna to quit 'Waaris' aired on &TV". 23 June 2016. Archived from the original on 27 April 2022. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
- ^ Mukesh Khanna [@actmukeshkhanna] (17 June 2020). "Something new will come on my Bheeshm International you tube channel. Just Wait and Watch" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Shambhu Ki Yaari [Friendship of Shambhu]. 6 October 2021 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Sorry Shaktimaan". YouTube. Archived from the original on 1 August 2022. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
- ^ "The MUKESH Khanna Show". YouTube. Archived from the original on 2 October 2022. Retrieved 2 October 2022.
- ^ "Kailash Parvat: An Unsolved Mystery". YouTube. Archived from the original on 20 April 2023. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
- ^ Taliculam, Sharmila (24 March 1999). "A Big No-No". Rediff.com.
Mukesh Khanna makes a career of ageing. He needs to get out of the Pitamaha Bhishma role, but he does far better than the others.
- ^ Saha, Aparajita (13 April 2000). "Stay away from this Gang". Rediff.com.
Mukesh Khanna deserves a special mention for delivering the least credible impersonation ever of a Pathan in Hindi movies.
- ^ "Telly awards 2013 Popular Awards winners". Archived from the original on 25 April 2015.
External links
| International | |
|---|---|
| National | |
| People | |
