Mukesh Khanna
Mukesh Khanna | |
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 Mukesh Khanna in 2009 | |
| Born | 23 June 1958 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Film and Television Institute of India |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Politician |
| Years active | 1980 – present |
| Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) |
Mukesh Khanna (born 23 June 1958) is an Indian television and film character actor, best known for his portrayal in Doordarshan television serial Shaktimaan and as Bhishma Pitamah in B. R. Chopra's Mahabharat. He is also the chairman of Children's Film Society of India. He was born in Mumbai. [1][2][3][4]
Career
Mukesh entered the film industry after graduating from Film and Television Institute of India. He attended the school with fellow Indian actors Naseeruddin Shah and Shakti Kapoor.[5] He rose to fame and is still best known for playing Bhishma in B. R. Chopra's Mahabharat. Khanna starred as the protagonist in the popular superhero series Shaktiman, which was popular all over India, as well as in Nepal, Bangladesh, and Pakistan.[citation needed]
Khanna worked in the television series Aryamaan – Brahmaand Ka Yodha as the character of the same name on Toon Disney in India. Khanna has worked in many television productions and films depicting him as police inspector such as the film Hera Pheri. He has also worked in a television series called Waqt Bataye Ga. He has played roles in films such as Tahalka and International Khiladi. He played the father of Bobby Deol's character in the film Barsaat.
Khanna was offered the role of Shantanu in Ekta Kapoor's Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki; he refused. He told the press that Ekta's Mahabharat is sure to be a flop because BR Chopra's Mahabharat had actors in it; her Mahabharat has "models" in it.[6]
Other work
In 2007, Khanna participated in a child development project funded by the government, Shaktimaan, which targeted at preventing malnutrition and mother-child mortality rate, anemia in girls and health awareness.[7]
Khanna operates two acting schools in Jaipur and Agra[5] and has spoken about opening more. He also teamed with his former acting school, Film and Television Institute of India, for a three-month acting course.[8]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Serial | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988–1990 | Mahabharat | Bhishma Pitamah | DD National |
| 1984–1990 | Teri Meri Ek Zindagi | Captain Barry | |
| 1990 | Chunni | Karamjit Singh | DD National |
| 1994–1996 | Chandrakanta | Janbaaz/Meghawat | DD National |
| Vishwamitra | |||
| 1995–1996 | Marshall | Marshall | DD Metro |
| 1995–1996 | Saraab | Ajay/Vijay | DD Metro |
| 1996–1998 | Yug | DD National | |
| 1997–1998 | Vishwas | Zee TV | |
| 1997 | Virat | Virat | DD National |
| 1997–2005 | Shaktimaan | Shaktimaan/Pandit Gangadhar Shastri/Major Ranjit Singh/Shri Satya | DD National |
| Deewar | Vikram Singh | ||
| 2002 | Aryamaan – Brahmaand Ka Yodha | Aryamaan/Ojwan | DD National |
| Brahma | ACP | ||
| 2005 | Ehsaas | Digvijaya Singh Rathore | |
| 2006–2009 | Maryada | Vishal Maan Singh | |
| 2007 | Sautela | Business Pioneer | |
| 2008 | Kal Hamara Hai | Professor Vimal Kant Vishnoyi | DD National |
| 2008 | Waqt Batayega Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya | Biswajeet Raichowdhury (Rudra's stepfather) | |
| 2012–2013 | Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara | Purushottam Deewan (Dead) | |
| 2016 | Waaris (2016 TV series) |
Movies
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Roohi | ||
| 1982 | Waqt Ke Shahzade | ||
| 1983 | Dard-E-Dil | ||
| 1984 | Captain Barry | ||
| 1985 | Mujhe Kasam Hai | ||
| 1991 | Saugandh | Chaudhary Sarang | |
| 1991 | Saudagar | Gagan | |
| 1992 | Tahalka | Major Krishna Rao | |
| 1992 | Yalgaar | Mahendra Ashwini Kumar | |
| 1992 | Meri Jaan | ||
| 1993 | Meri Aan | Commissioner Ashfaque Khan | |
| 1993 | Kundan | Shanno's brother | |
| 1993 | Rani Aur Maharani | ||
| 1993 | Shaktimaan | Diler | |
| 1994 | Rakhwale | ||
| 1994 | Mohabbat Ki Aarzoo | Rai Bahadur Mahendra Pratap Singh | |
| 1994 | Insaaniyat | Narrator | |
| 1994 | Betaj Badshah | Balwan | |
| 1994 | Main Khiladi Tu Anari | Arjun Joglekar | |
| 1994 | Amaanat | Agarwal Seth | |
| 1994 | Aao Pyar Karen | Shankar | |
| 1995 | Police Lockup | Inspector Pratha | |
| 1995 | Hukumnama | ||
| 1995 | Pathreela Rasta | Inspector Arjun (Gayatri's Husband) | |
| 1995 | Reshma | ||
| 1995 | Jawab | Rajeshwar | |
| 1995 | Paandav | Ashwin Kumar | |
| 1995 | Maidan-E-Jung | S.P. Arun | |
| 1995 | Policewala Gunda | Inspector Chauhan | |
| 1995 | Nazar Ke Samne | Badshahan Khan | |
| 1995 | Raja | Rana Mahendra Pratap Garhwal | |
| 1995 | Taaqat | Police Inspector Khushwant Singh Bedi | |
| 1995 | Guddu | Vikram Bahadur (Guddu's father) | |
| 1995 | Veer | 'Tiger' | |
| 1995 | Barsaat | Baba (Badal's father) | |
| 1996 | Jagannath | ||
| 1996 | Himmat | Inspector D'souza | |
| 1996 | Himmatwar | Inspector Rajeshwar | |
| 1996 | Bal Brahmachari | Thakur Raghuveer Singh | |
| 1997 | Aakhri Sanghursh | Shakti Singh | |
| 1997 | Nazarr | Commissioner | |
| 1997 | Salma Pe Dil Aa Gaya | ||
| 1997 | Judge Mujrim | Mangal Singh | |
| 1998 | Mahayuddh | ||
| 1998 | Keemat:They Are Back | Suraj Pratap Singh | |
| 1998 | Zulm-O-Sitam | Ins. Liyaqat Khan | |
| 1999 | International Khiladi | Bismillah (Devraj's Gaurdian) | |
| 2000 | Gang | Lala | |
| 2000 | Khauff | S.P. Jaidev Singh | |
| 2000 | Hera Pheri | Police Inspector Prakash | |
| 2001 | Censor | ||
| 2001 | Ek Aur Jung | ||
| 2001 | Hamari Bahu | ||
| 2003 | Tada | ||
| 2004 | Plan | Alibhai (Mussa's Boss) | |
| 2004 | Mission Mumbai | ||
| 2005 | Dhana 51 | Telugu film | |
| 2005 | Hanuman | Hanuman (Voice) | |
| 2005 | The Film | ||
| 2009 | Chal Chalein | Justice Bharat Kumar | |
| 2010 | Barood : (The Fire) - A Love Story | Abhay Kumar | |
| 2011 | Gahraee | (Stuck/On Hold) | |
| 2011 | Aagaah | Under Production | |
| 2012 | Akkad Bakkad Bam Be Bo | Ins. Vikram | |
| 2012 | Krishna Aur Kans | Akroor (Voice) | |
| 2013 | Hamara Hero Shaktimaan [Shaktimaan Telefilm 2013] | Shaktimaan | |
| 2014 | Ardha Gangu Ardha Gondhya | Marathi film | |
| 2014 | Rajadhi Raja | Sikhander | Malayalam film acted along with Mammootty |
| 2018 | Ajooba (Animation) | Under Production | |
| 2018 | 7 Sath He (Children's Movie) | Under Production |
References
- ^ "Mukesh Khanna is new chairperson of Children Film Society". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 28 April 2015. Retrieved 10 February 2016.
- ^ "Mukesh Khanna appointed new CFSI chairperson". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 29 April 2015. Retrieved 10 February 2016.
- ^ "Mukesh Khanna appointed chairperson of CFSI". DeshGujarat.com. Retrieved 10 February 2016.
- ^ "Mukesh Khanna to be New Children Film Society of India Chairperson – NDTV Movies". Movies.ndtv.com. 23 April 2015. Retrieved 10 February 2016.
- ^ a b Lakti, Navleen Kaur (12 October 2013). "Return of the desi superhero". hindustantimes.com. Archived from the original on 2 November 2013. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Phadke, Aparna (24 March 2012). "Mukesh Khanna's done with mythological serials!". The Times of India. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "MP CM ropes in Mukesh Khanna to unveil `Shaktimaan' project". The Hindu. 27 September 2007. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Act One". indianexpress.com. 17 October 2013. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
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