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{{short description|Indian television and film actor (born 1958)}}
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{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
| name              = Mukesh Khanna
| name              = Mukesh Khanna
| image              = Mukesh Khanna(1).jpg
| image              = MukeshKhanna.jpg
| caption            = Khanna during the peace rally conducted in [[Mumbai]] in 2011
| birth_date        = {{birth date and age|1958|06|23|df=yes}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.amarujala.com/photo-gallery/entertainment/bollywood/mukesh-khanna-birthday-best-superheroes-bollywood-movies-krishh-shahanshah-drone-a-flying-jatt|title=Mukesh Khanna Birthday: 'शक्तिमान' के बाद सिनेमा को मिले ये छह सुपरहीरो, बेमिसाल हैं इनकी शक्तियां|website=Amar Ujala|language=hi|access-date=1 December 2022|archive-date=1 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221201201041/https://www.amarujala.com/photo-gallery/entertainment/bollywood/mukesh-khanna-birthday-best-superheroes-bollywood-movies-krishh-shahanshah-drone-a-flying-jatt|url-status=live}}</ref>
| birth_date        = {{birth date and age|1958|7|23|df=yes}}
| birth_place        = [[Mumbai | Bombay]], [[Bombay State]], India
| birth_place        = [[Bombay]], [[Bombay State]], [[India]]
| occupation        = {{flatlist|
| occupation        = {{flatlist|
* Actor
* Actor
* producer
* Producer
* writer
* Talk show host
}}
}}
| years_active      = 1980–present
| relatives          =
| alma_mater        = {{ubl|[[St. Xavier's College, Mumbai]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/archive/8216i-have-a-strong-grudge-against-the-film-industry8217/52652/|title=I Have A Strong Grudge Against The Film Industry|date=21 July 2002|website=The Financial Express|access-date=27 April 2022|archive-date=27 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220427071553/https://www.financialexpress.com/archive/8216i-have-a-strong-grudge-against-the-film-industry8217/52652/|url-status=live}}</ref>|[[Film and Television Institute of India]]}}
| module            = {{Infobox youtuber
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| youtube_handle        = BheeshmInternational
| youtube_display_name  = Bheeshm International


| years_active      = 1980–present
 
| nationality        = [[India]]n
| youtube_years_active  = 2019–present
| alma_mater         = [[Film and Television Institute of India]],
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'''Mukesh Khanna''' (born 23 July 1958) is an Indian actor and producer who works in [[Hindi]] films and television. He is known for his portrayal of [[Shaktimaan]] in [[Doordarshan]]'s ''[[Shaktimaan]]'' and [[Bhishma|Bhishma Pitamah]] in the ''[[Mahabharat (1988 TV series)|Mahabharat]]''. He was also the chairman of [[Children's Film Society, India|Children's Film Society India]], from which he resigned in February 2018.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Mukesh-Khanna-is-new-chairperson-of-Children-Film-Society/articleshow/47080186.cms |title=Mukesh Khanna is new chairperson of Children Film Society He is currently running, The Mukesh Khanna Show on his own youtube channel, Bhishma International|website=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=28 April 2015 |access-date=10 February 2016 |archive-date=6 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190406195829/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Mukesh-Khanna-is-new-chairperson-of-Children-Film-Society/articleshow/47080186.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> He is the founder and director of MK Films.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cineplo.com/IN/Mumbai/223177861347347/Mukesh-Khanna-Director|title=Mukesh Khanna Director, mumbai film city, Mumbai (2020)|website=www.cineplo.com|language=en|access-date=2020-03-04|archive-date=4 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200304073322/https://www.cineplo.com/IN/Mumbai/223177861347347/Mukesh-Khanna-Director|url-status=live}}</ref> He is currently running ''The Mukesh Khanna Show'' on his own YouTube channel named ''Bheeshm International''.<ref>{{Cite web|last=InformalNewz|title=Mukesh Khanna Show: ‘Bhishma’ of Mahabharata launches The Mukesh Khanna Show, steps taken after rejecting ‘Kapil Sharma Show’|url=https://www.informalnewz.com/mukesh-khanna-show-bhishma-of-mahabharata-launches-the-mukesh-khanna-show-steps-taken-after-rejecting-kapil-sharma-show/|access-date=2021-06-02|website=informalnewz|language=en-US}}</ref>
'''Mukesh Khanna''' (born 23 June 1958) is an Indian actor, producer, and talk show host known for his work in [[Hindi]] films and television. He is best known for portraying the titular superhero in the television series ''[[Shaktimaan]]'' (1997–2005), which he also created and produced, and for his role as [[Bhishma]] in [[B. R. Chopra]]'s ''[[Mahabharat (1988 TV series)|Mahabharat]]'' (1988–1990). He has also appeared in television series such as ''[[Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara]]'' (2012–2013).
 
== Early life and education ==
Khanna was born into a [[Punjabi Hindus|Punjabi Hindu]] family with roots in [[Multan]] and [[Dipalpur]], cities located in today's [[Punjab Province (Pakistan)|Punjab province]] of [[Pakistan]], from where his family migrated to [[Mumbai]] (then Bombay) due to the [[Partition of India|1947 partition]].<ref>{{Cite journal |date=21 August 2011 |title=Interesting People From Pitamah to Major Uncle |journal=[[Organiser (magazine)|Organiser]] |quote=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 (...)}}</ref>
 
Following his higher education at Mumbai's [[St. Xavier's College, Mumbai|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]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 November 2024 |title=Meet India's First Superhero: Popular On Social Media, Has Connection With 'Mahabharat' Show; His Net Worth Is... |url=https://zeenews.india.com/photos/india/meet-indias-first-onscreen-superhero-mukesh-khanna-shaktimaan-mahabharat-net-worth-age-education-youtube-2819277/mukesh-khannas-education-2819284 |access-date=13 December 2024 |website=[[Zee News]]}}</ref>
 
== Non-acting work ==
 
=== Chairman of the Children's Film Society India ===
Khanna was also the chairman of the [[Children's Film Society, India|Children's Film Society India]], from which he resigned in February 2018.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Mukesh-Khanna-is-new-chairperson-of-Children-Film-Society/articleshow/47080186.cms |title=Mukesh Khanna is new chairperson of Children Film Society He is currently running, The Mukesh Khanna Show on his own youtube channel, Bhishma International|website=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=28 April 2015 |access-date=10 February 2016 |archive-date=6 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190406195829/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Mukesh-Khanna-is-new-chairperson-of-Children-Film-Society/articleshow/47080186.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>  
 
=== YouTube channel ===
He is also the founder and director of the entertainment company Bheeshm International.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cineplo.com/IN/Mumbai/223177861347347/Mukesh-Khanna-Director|title=Mukesh Khanna Director, mumbai film city, Mumbai (2020)|website=www.cineplo.com|language=en|access-date=2020-03-04|archive-date=4 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200304073322/https://www.cineplo.com/IN/Mumbai/223177861347347/Mukesh-Khanna-Director|url-status=live}}</ref> He is currently running The Mukesh Khanna Show on his own YouTube channel, Bheeshm International.<ref>{{Cite web|last=InformalNewz|title=Mukesh Khanna Show: 'Bhishma' of Mahabharata launches The Mukesh Khanna Show, steps taken after rejecting 'Kapil Sharma Show'|url=https://www.informalnewz.com/mukesh-khanna-show-bhishma-of-mahabharata-launches-the-mukesh-khanna-show-steps-taken-after-rejecting-kapil-sharma-show/|access-date=2021-06-02|website=informalnewz|language=en-US|archive-date=2 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602215934/https://www.informalnewz.com/mukesh-khanna-show-bhishma-of-mahabharata-launches-the-mukesh-khanna-show-steps-taken-after-rejecting-kapil-sharma-show/|url-status=live}}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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! Year !! Series !! Role  !! Notes  
! Year !! Series !! Role  !! Notes  
|-
|-
|1988–1990||''[[Mahabharat (1988 TV series)|Mahabharat]]'' || [[Bhishma]]||  
|1988–1990||''[[Mahabharat (1988 TV series)|Mahabharat]]'' || [[Bhishma]]|| Debut serial
|-
|-
|1990|| ''Chunni''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yB5D06hAFac |title=CHUNNI EPISODE 01 |publisher=YouTube |access-date=2020-03-02}}</ref> || Karamjit Singh ||  
|1989
|''[[Vishwamitra (TV series)|Vishwamitra]]'' || [[Vishvamitra]]||
|-
|-
|rowspan="2" |1994–1996 || ''[[Chandrakanta (1994 TV series)|Chandrakanta]]'' || Janbaaz/Meghawat ||  
|1990|| ''Chunni''|| Karamjeet Singh ||  
|-
|-
|''[[The Great Maratha]]'' || [[Ibrahim Khan Gardi]] ||
|1994–1996 || ''[[Chandrakanta (1994 TV series)|Chandrakanta]]'' || Janbaaz/Meghawat ||<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Chandra |first=Anupama |author-link=Anupama Chopra |date=15 February 1996 |title=Kitsch is king |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/indiascope/story/19960215-mythology-fantasy-serials-keep-audiences-across-india-hooked-as-quality-takes-a-back-seat-833031-1996-02-14 |magazine=[[India Today]] |location=New Delhi |publisher=[[Living Media]] |access-date=11 February 2025 |url-access=subscription}}</ref>
|-
|-
|1995
|1994 ||''[[The Great Maratha]]'' || [[Ibrahim Khan Gardi]] ||<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Chandra |first=Anupama |author-link=Anupama Chopra |date=15 March 1994 |title=An epic obsession |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/society-and-the-arts/story/19940315-khan-brothers-back-with-flamboyant-projects-for-big-and-small-screens-808868-1994-03-14 |magazine=India Today |publisher=Living Media |access-date=9 February 2025 |url-access=subscription}}</ref> 
|''[[Vishwamitra (1995 TV Series)|Vishwamitra]]'' || [[Vishwamitra]]||
|-
|-
|rowspan="2"|1995–1996|| ''Marshall''|| Marshall ||
|rowspan="2"|1995–1996|| ''Marshall''|| Marshall ||
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|''Saraab'' || Ajay/Vijay ||  
|''Saraab'' || Ajay/Vijay ||  
|-
|-
|1996–1998|| ''[[Yug (TV Series)|Yug]]'' || ||  
|1996–1998|| ''[[Yug (TV series)|Yug]]'' ||Darshan Lal ||
|-
| 1997–1998 || Vishwaas || Vijay Verma ||  
|-
|-
| 1997–1998 || ''[[Vishwaas (1997 TV series)|Vishwaas]]'' || Vijay Verma ||
|1997–1998|| ''[[Mahabharat Katha]]'' || [[Bhishma]]
| Sequel to ''[[Mahabharat (1988 TV series) |Mahabharat]]''
|-
|-
|1997|| ''Mahayodha'' || Virat ||Also producer
|1997|| ''Mahayodha'' || Virat ||Also producer
|-
|-
|1997–2005|| ''[[Shaktimaan]]'' ||Shaktimaan/Pandit Gangadhar Shastri/Major Ranjit Singh/Shri Satya ||Also producer
|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]] ||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/society-and-the-arts/story/19971201-big-budget-serial-maharana-pratap-pride-of-india-ready-to-go-on-air-830982-1997-11-30|title=Big-budget serial 'Maharana Pratap - The Pride of India' ready to go on air|website=India Today|access-date=29 May 2023|archive-date=29 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230529051549/https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/society-and-the-arts/story/19971201-big-budget-serial-maharana-pratap-pride-of-india-ready-to-go-on-air-830982-1997-11-30|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|2002–2003 || ''[[Aryamaan – Brahmaand Ka Yodha]]'' || Aryamaan/Ojwan/Narrator || Also producer 
|-
| rowspan="2"|2003 || ''[[Deewar (TV series) | Deewar]]'' || Vikram Singh ||
|-
|''Ehsaas'' || Digvijay Singh Rathore ||
|-
|2007|| ''Sautela'' || Vikram Arya/Vikrant  || Also producer
|-
|rowspan="2"|2008|| ''Kal Hamara Hai'' || Professor Vimalkant Vishnoyi ||
|-
| ''[[Waqt Batayega Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya]]'' || Biswajeet Raichowdhury ||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2008/20080427/spectrum/tv.htm|title=Adoption drama|date=27 April 2008|website=[[Tribune India]]|access-date=26 April 2022|archive-date=6 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210506132031/https://www.tribuneindia.com/2008/20080427/spectrum/tv.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|2009|| ''[[Ssshhhh...Koi Hai]]'' || Panini Guruji || episode: Nishan
|-
|-
|2002–2003 || ''[[Aryamaan – Brahmaand Ka Yodha]]'' || Aryamaan/Ojwan || Also producer
|2012–2013|| ''[[Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara]]''|| Purushottam Deewan ||  
|-
|-
| rowspan="2"|2003 || ''Deewar'' || Vikram Singh ||  
| 2013 || ''[[Hamara Hero Shaktimaan]]''|| Shaktimaan  || Also producer<br />[[Television film]]
|-
|-
|''[[Ehsaas]]'' || Digvijaya Singh Rathore ||  
|2016|| ''[[Waaris (2016 TV series)|Waaris]]''|| Lala Pratap Singh Bajwa ||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/mukesh-khanna-to-quit-waaris-aired-on-tv-2871954/|title=Mukesh Khanna to quit 'Waaris' aired on &TV|date=23 June 2016|access-date=27 April 2022|archive-date=27 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220427080532/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/mukesh-khanna-to-quit-waaris-aired-on-tv-2871954/|url-status=live}}</ref>
|}
 
===Videos===
 
{| class="wikitable"|}
! Year
! Title
! Role
! Notes
|-
|-
|2007|| ''Sautela'' || Vikram Arya  || Also producer<ref>{{cite news|url=http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=221862 |last=Joshi |first=Nitin |title=Pro-file:Krishna Abhishek |date=12 February 2007 |work=Indian Express |access-date=12 February 2011 |archive-date= 5 May 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070505091058/http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=221862 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
|2020
|Shaktimaan Masked<ref>{{Cite tweet |author=Mukesh Khanna  |user=actmukeshkhanna |number=1273277427590983683 |title=Something new will come on my Bheeshm International you tube channel. Just Wait and Watch. |date=17 June 2020}}</ref>
|Shaktimaan/Also Producer
|To spread awareness about [[COVID-19]]
|-
|-
|rowspan="2"|2008|| ''Kal Hamara Hai'' || Professor Vimal Kant Vishnoyi ||  
|2021
|Shambhu Ki Yaari
|Devotee (Presented)
|[[Bhajan]] on lord [[Shiva]]<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://youtube.com/V4rBFsj9PiY |title=Shambhu Ki Yaari |trans-title=Friendship of [[Shiva|Shambhu]]|via=[[YouTube]] |date=6 October 2021}}</ref>
|}
 
===Web===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
|-
| ''[[Waqt Batayega Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya]]'' || Biswajeet Raichowdhury ||
! Year !! Series !! Role  !! Notes
|-
|-
|2009|| ''[[Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai]]'' - Nishaan<ref>{{cite web|url=https://photogallery.navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/tv/shows/ssshhh-phir-koi-hai/articleshow/4505482.cms|title=Ssshhh...Phir Koi Hai|website=photogallery.navbharattimes.indiatimes.com|access-date=20 June 2019|archive-date=19 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190619222138/https://photogallery.navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/tv/shows/ssshhh-phir-koi-hai/articleshow/4505482.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> || Panini Guruji ||  
|2019–2020
|''Sorry Shaktimaan''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCovsWDYg7qek5GTh4I2TDzw|title=Sorry Shaktimaan|website=YouTube|access-date=1 August 2022|archive-date=1 August 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220801040127/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCovsWDYg7qek5GTh4I2TDzw|url-status=live}}</ref>
|Himself/Shaktimaan
| rowspan="3" |Also producer
|-
|-
|2012–2013|| ''[[Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/pyaar-ka-dard-hai-may-be-my-last-daily-soap-mukesh-khanna-113072000448_1.html|title='Pyaar Ka Dard Hai...' may be my last daily soap: Mukesh Khanna|date=20 July 2013|via=Business Standard|access-date=2 March 2020|archive-date=2 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200302212518/https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/pyaar-ka-dard-hai-may-be-my-last-daily-soap-mukesh-khanna-113072000448_1.html|url-status=live}}</ref> || Purushottam Deewan ||
|2020–present
|''The Mukesh Khanna Show''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL94bbc46-vbfphLJNrAMFzcppPCp48AGs|title=The MUKESH Khanna Show|website=YouTube|access-date=2 October 2022|archive-date=2 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221002124347/https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL94bbc46-vbfphLJNrAMFzcppPCp48AGs|url-status=live}}</ref>
| rowspan="2" |Host
|-
|-
| 2013 || ''[[Hamara Hero Shaktimaan]]''<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.jagran.com/entertainment/tv-shah-rukh-khan-and-akshay-kumar-cannot-play-shaktimaans-role-10511187.html|title=Shahrukh Khan and Akshay Kumar cannot play Shaktimaan|language=hi|date=June 26, 2013|access-date=January 12, 2018|archive-date=14 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200614165918/https://www.jagran.com/entertainment/tv-shah-rukh-khan-and-akshay-kumar-cannot-play-shaktimaans-role-10511187.html|url-status=live}}</ref> || Shaktimaan  || Also producer<br/>[[Television film]]
|2021
|''Kailash Parvat: An Unsolved Mystery''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL94bbc46-vbentSNBNn2vBHlMkRndvvSf|title=Kailash Parvat: An Unsolved Mystery|website=YouTube|access-date=20 April 2023|archive-date=20 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230420155200/https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL94bbc46-vbentSNBNn2vBHlMkRndvvSf|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|-
|2016|| ''[[Waaris (2016 TV series)|Waaris]]''|| Lala Pratap Singh Bajwa<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/mukesh-khanna-to-quit-waaris-character-to-die-in-horse-riding-accident/story-sV2nty7cfVSalbNQuXel5L.html|title=Mukesh Khanna to quit Waaris. Character to die in horse-riding accident|date=24 June 2016|website=Hindustan Times|access-date=2 March 2020|archive-date=2 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200302212513/https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/mukesh-khanna-to-quit-waaris-character-to-die-in-horse-riding-accident/story-sV2nty7cfVSalbNQuXel5L.html|url-status=live}}</ref> ||
|}
|}


===Films===
===Films===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
|-
! Year !! Film !! Role !! Notes
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Notes
|-
| 1981 || ''[[Roohi (1981 film)|Roohi]]'' ||Prakash || Debut film
|-
| 1982 || ''Waqt Ke Shahzade '' || Samson aka Sunny||
|-
|-
| 1981 || ''[[Roohi]]'' || ||
| 1983 || ''Dard-E-Dil '' || Govinda ||
|-
|-
| 1982 || ''[[Waqt Ke Shahzade]] '' || ||
| 1984 || ''Captain Barry '' || ||
|-
|-
| 1983 || ''[[Dard-E-Dil]] '' || Govinda ||
| 1985 || ''Mujhe Kasam Hai '' || Rakesh||
|-
|-
| 1984 || ''[[Captain Barry]] '' || ||
| rowspan="2" | 1991 || ''[[Saugandh (1991 film)|Saugandh]]'' || Chaudhary Sarang ||
|-
|-
| 1985 || ''[[Mujhe Kasam Hai]] '' || ||
| ''[[Saudagar (1991 film)|Saudagar]]'' || Gagan ||
|-
|-
| 1991 || ''[[Saugandh (1991 film)|Saugandh]]'' || Chaudhary Sarang ||
| rowspan="2" | 1992 || ''[[Tahalka]]'' || Major Krishna Rao ||
|-
|-
| 1991 || ''[[Saudagar (1991 film)|Saudagar]]'' || Gagan ||
| ''Yalgaar'' || Mahendra Ashwini Kumar ||
|-
|-
| 1992 || ''[[Tahalka]]'' || Major Krishna Rao ||
| rowspan="4" | 1993 || ''[[Meri Aan]]'' || Commissioner Ashfaque Khan ||
|-
|-
| 1992 || ''[[Yalgaar]]'' || Mahendra Ashwini Kumar ||
| ''Kundan''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kundan (1993) Cast - Actor, Actress, Director, Producer, Music Director |url=https://www.cinestaan.com/movies/-7519/cast-crew |access-date=2025-01-31 |website=Cinestaan}}</ref>|| Editor Sharma ||
|-
|-
| 1993 || ''[[Meri Aan]]'' || Commissioner Ashfaque Khan ||
| ''Rani Aur Maharani'' || ||
|-
|-
| 1993 || ''[[Kundan]]'' || Shanno's brother ||
| ''[[Shaktiman (1993 film)|Shaktimaan]]'' || Diler ||
|-
|-
| 1993 || ''Rani Aur Maharani'' || ||
| rowspan="8" | 1994 || ''[[Rakhwale]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| 1993 || ''[[Shaktiman (1993 film)|Shaktimaan]]'' || Diler ||
| ''Mohabbat Ki Aarzoo'' || Rai Bahadur Mahendra Pratap Singh ||
|-
|-
| 1994 || ''[[Rakhwale]]'' || ||
| ''[[Insaniyat (1994 film)|Insaaniyat]]'' || || Narrator
|-
|-
| 1994 || ''Mohabbat Ki Aarzoo'' || Rai Bahadur Mahendra Pratap Singh ||
| ''[[Betaaj Badshah|Betaj Badshah]]'' || Balwan ||
|-
|-
| 1994 || ''[[Insaniyat (1994 film)|Insaaniyat]]'' || || Narrator
| ''[[Main Khiladi Tu Anari]]'' || Arjun Joglekar ||
|-
|-
| 1994 || ''[[Betaaj Badshah|Betaj Badshah]]'' || Balwan ||
| ''[[Amaanat (1994 film)|Amaanat]]'' || Agarwal Seth ||
|-
|-
| 1994 || ''[[Main Khiladi Tu Anari]]'' || Arjun Joglekar ||
| ''[[Aao Pyaar Karen|Aao Pyar Karen]]'' || Shankar ||
|-
|-
| 1994 || ''[[Amaanat]]'' || Agarwal Seth ||
|''[[Pathreela Raasta]]''
|Inspector Arjun
|
|-
|-
| 1994 || ''[[Aao Pyaar Karen (1994 film)|Aao Pyar Karen]]'' || Shankar ||
| rowspan="14" | 1995 || ''Police Lockup'' || Inspector Pratham ||
|-
|-
| 1995 || ''Police Lockup'' || Inspector Pratha ||
| ''Hukumnama'' ||Inspector Rajan ||
|-
|-
| 1995 || ''[[Hukumnama]]'' || ||
| ''Pathreela Rasta'' || Inspector Arjun  ||
|-
|-
| 1995 || ''[[Pathreela Rasta]]'' || Inspector Arjun  ||
| ''Reshma'' || ||
|-
|-
| 1995 || ''Reshma'' || ||
| ''[[Jawab (1995 film)|Jawab]]'' || Rajeshwar ||
|-
|-
| 1995 || ''[[Jawab (1995 film)|Jawab]]'' || Rajeshwar ||
| ''[[Paandav]]'' || Ashwin Kumar ||
|-
|-
| 1995 || ''[[Paandav]]'' || Ashwin Kumar ||
| ''[[Maidan-E-Jung]]'' || S.P. Arun ||
|-
|-
| 1995 || ''[[Maidan-E-Jung]]'' || S.P. Arun ||
| ''[[Policewala Gunda]]'' || Inspector Chauhan ||
|-
|-
| 1995 || ''[[Policewala Gunda]]'' || Inspector Chauhan ||
| ''[[Nazar Ke Samne]]'' || Baadshah Khan ||
|-
|-
| 1995 || ''[[Nazar Ke Samne]]'' || Baadshah Khan ||
| ''[[Raja (1995 film)|Raja]]'' || Rana Mahendra Pratap Garhwal ||
|-
|-
| 1995 || ''[[Raja (1995 film)|Raja]]'' || Rana Mahendra Pratap Garhwal ||
| ''[[Taaqat (1995 film)|Taaqat]]'' || Police Inspector Khushwant Singh Bedi ||
|-
|-
| 1995 || ''[[Taaqat (1995 film)|Taaqat]]'' || Police Inspector Khushwant Singh Bedi ||
| ''[[Guddu (film)|Guddu]]'' || Vikram Bahadur ||
|-
|-
| 1995 || ''[[Guddu (film)|Guddu]]'' || Vikram Bahadur ||
| ''[[Veer (1995 film)|Veer]]'' || Tiger ||
|-
|-
| 1995 || ''[[Veer (1995 film)|Veer]]'' || Tiger ||
| ''[[Barsaat (1995 film)|Barsaat]]'' || Baba ||
|-
|-
| 1995 || ''[[Barsaat (1995 film)|Barsaat]]'' || Baba ||
| rowspan="4" | 1996 || ''[[Jagannath]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| 1996 || ''[[Jagannath]]'' || ||
| ''[[Himmat (1996 film)|Himmat]]'' || Inspector D'Souza ||
|-
|-
| 1996 || ''[[Himmat (1996 film)|Himmat]]'' || Inspector D'Souza ||
| ''[[Himmatvar|Himmatwar]]'' || Inspector Rajeshwar ||
|-
|-
| 1996 || ''[[Himmatvar|Himmatwar]]'' || Inspector Rajeshwar ||
| ''Bal Brahmachari'' || Thakur Raghuveer Singh ||
|-
|-
| 1996 || ''Bal Brahmachari'' || Thakur Raghuveer Singh ||
| rowspan="5" | 1997 || ''[[Aakhri Sanghursh]]'' || Shakti Singh ||
|-
|-
| 1997 || ''[[Aakhri Sanghursh]]'' || Shakti Singh ||
| ''Nazarr'' || Commissioner ||
|-
|-
| 1997 || ''Nazarr'' || Commissioner ||
| ''Salma Pe Dil Aa Gaya'' || Sardar Gul Khan ||
|-
|-
| 1997 || ''[[Salma Pe Dil Aa Gaya]]'' || Sardar Gul Khan ||
| ''[[Judge Mujrim]]'' || Mangal Singh ||
|-
|-
| 1997 || ''[[Judge Mujrim]]'' || Mangal Singh ||
| ''[[Agnee Morcha]]'' || Saleem ||
|-
|-
| 1997 || ''[[Agnee Morcha]]'' || ||
| rowspan="3" | 1998 || ''Mahayuddh'' || ||
|-
|-
| 1998 || ''Mahayuddh'' || ||
| ''Keemat:They Are Back'' || Suraj Pratap Singh ||
|-
|-
| 1998 || ''Keemat:They Are Back'' || Suraj Pratap Singh ||
| ''Zulm-O-Sitam'' || Ins. Liyaqat Khan ||
|-
|-
| 1998 || ''Zulm-O-Sitam'' || Ins. Liyaqat Khan ||
| rowspan="2" | 1999 || ''Jaalsaaz'' || Advocate D.K. Khanna
|-
|-
| 1999 || ''[[Jaalsaaz]]'' || Advocate D.K. Khanna
| ''[[International Khiladi]]'' || Bismillah  ||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/1999/mar/24int.htm|title=A Big No-No|date=24 March 1999|website=Rediff.com|last=Taliculam|first=Sharmila|quote=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.}}</ref>
|-
|-
| 1999 || ''[[International Khiladi]]'' || Bismillah  ||
| rowspan="3" | 2000 || ''[[Gang (film)|Gang]]'' || Lala || <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2000/apr/13gang.htm|title=Stay away from this Gang|last=Saha|first=Aparajita|website=Rediff.com|date=13 April 2000|quote=Mukesh Khanna deserves a special mention for delivering the least credible impersonation ever of a Pathan in Hindi movies.}}</ref>
|-
|-
| 2000 || ''[[Gang]]'' || Lala ||
| ''[[Khauff]]'' || S.P. Jaidev Singh ||<ref>{{cite web |last=Saha |first=Aparjita |date=3 March 2000 |title=Dangerous liaisons |url=https://rediff.com/movies/2000/mar/03khauf.htm |website=Rediff.com |access-date=10 February 2025}}</ref>
|-
|-
| 2000 || ''[[Khauff]]'' || S.P. Jaidev Singh ||
| ''[[Hera Pheri (2000 film)|Hera Pheri]]'' || Police Commissioner Prakash ||
|-
|-
| 2000 || ''[[Hera Pheri (2000 film)|Hera Pheri]]'' || Police Commissioner Prakash ||
| rowspan="3" | 2001 || ''[[Censor (2001 film)|Censor]]'' || ||<ref>{{cite web |last=Adarsh |first=Taran |date=4 April 2001 |title=Censor Movie Review |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/censor/critic-review/censor-movie-review/ |website=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=8 February 2025 |archive-date=8 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240108125005/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/censor/critic-review/censor-movie-review/ |url-status=live |quote=Besides these portions, the first half sees half-a-dozen stars making one-minute appearances in inconsequential roles. Performers like Randhir Kapoor, Mukesh Khanna, Mukul Dev, Sharad Kapoor, Pooja Batra and Govinda have, perhaps, been added to enhance the face-value of the film, more than anything else. But they fail to register any kind of an impact. }}</ref>
|-
|-
| 2001 || ''[[Censor (2001 film)|Censor]]'' || ||
| ''Ek Aur Jung'' || ||
|-
|-
| 2001 || ''Ek Aur Jung'' || ||
| ''Hamari Bahu'' || ||
|-
|-
| 2001 || ''Hamari Bahu'' || ||
| 2003 || ''Tada'' || ||
|-
|-
| 2003 || ''[[Tada (film)|Tada]]'' || ||
| rowspan="2" | 2004 || ''[[Plan]]'' || Alibhai  || Special appearance<ref>{{cite web |last=Adarsh |first=Taran |author-link=Taran Adarsh |date=7 August 2009 |title=Plan Review |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/plan/critic-review/plan-movie-review/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=10 February 2025 |quote=The rivalry between Dutt and Manjrekar lacks solid ground. The duo are supposedly sworn enemies, but bury the hatchet at the behest of someone they respect [Mukesh Khanna in a sp. app.], but soon after Manjrekar is shown plotting against Dutt for reasons best known to him. Surely, this angle in the story is far from convincing!}}</ref>
|-
|-
| 2004 || ''[[Plan]]'' || Alibhai  ||
| ''Mission Mumbai'' ||Inspector Indrajeet
|
|-
|-
| 2004 || ''Mission Mumbai'' ||Inspector Indrajeet
| rowspan="3" | 2005 || ''[[Dhana 51]]'' || Mahesh Chandra || Telugu film
|Hindi
|-
|-
| 2005 || ''Dhana 51'' || || Telugu film
| ''[[Hanuman (2005 film)|Hanuman]]'' || Hanuman (voice) ||<ref>{{cite web |last=Adarsh |first=Taran |date=7 August 2009 |title=Hanuman Review |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/hanuman/critic-review/hanuman-movie-review/ |website=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=10 February 2025 |quote=The voiceovers are in sync, with Mukesh Khanna's baritone voice [for Hanuman] only accentuating the impact.}}</ref>
|-
|-
| 2005 || ''[[Hanuman (2005 film)|Hanuman]]'' || Hanuman (voice) ||
| ''[[The Film (film)|The Film]]'' || Police Commissioner of Mumbai ||
|-
|-
| 2005 || ''[[The Film]]'' || ||
| 2009 || ''[[Chal Chalein]]'' || Justice Bharat Kumar ||<ref>{{cite web |last=Adarsh |first=Taran |date=7 August 2009 |title=Chal Chalein Movie Review |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/chal-chalein/critic-review/chal-chalein-movie-review/ |website=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=10 February 2025 |quote=Mukesh Khanna, Anoop Soni and Shilpa Shukla enact their parts well.}}</ref>
|-
|-
| 2009 || ''[[Chal Chalein]]'' || Justice Bharat Kumar ||
| 2010 || ''Barood: (The Fire) - A Love Story'' || Abhay Kumar ||
|-
|-
| 2010 || ''[[Barood : (The Fire) - A Love Story]]'' || Abhay Kumar ||
| rowspan="2" | 2012 || ''Akkad Bakkad Bam Be Bo'' || Ins. Vikram ||
|-
|-
| 2012 || ''Akkad Bakkad Bam Be Bo'' || Ins. Vikram ||
| ''[[Krishna Aur Kans]]'' || Akroor (voice) and Narrator ||
|-
|-
| 2012 || ''[[Krishna Aur Kans]]'' || Akroor (voice) ||
| rowspan="3" | 2014 || ''Ardha Gangu Ardha Gondya'' || || [[Marathi language|Marathi film]]
|-
|-
| 2014 || ''[[Ardha Gangu Ardha Gondya]]'' || || [[Marathi language|Marathi film]]
| ''[[Rajadhi Raja (2014 film)|Rajadhi Raja]]''||Sikhander || Malayalam film<ref>{{cite web |last=Palicha |first=Paresh C |date=5 September 2014 |title=Review: Rajadhi Raja fails to impress |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-rajadhi-raja-fails-to-impress-south/20140905.htm |website=Rediff.com |access-date=10 February 2025 |quote=As for other novelty in this film, there are a few actors from Mumbai who have passed their prime like Mukesh Khanna (of Shaktimaan fame, who is made to dance on a Hindi song) and Raza Murad.}}</ref>
|-
|-
| 2014 || ''[[Rajadhi Raja (2014 film)|Rajadhi Raja]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Mammootty-is-wonderful-to-work-with-Mukesh-Khanna/articleshow/42104842.cms|title=Mammootty is wonderful to work with: Mukesh Khanna - Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=2 March 2020|archive-date=28 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150728005934/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Mammootty-is-wonderful-to-work-with-Mukesh-Khanna/articleshow/42104842.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> ||Sikhander || Malayalam film
| ''[[Money Back Guarantee (2014 film)|Money Back Guarantee]]'' || God ||  
|-
|-
| 2014 || ''[[Money Back Guarantee]]'' || God ||  
| 2022
| ''3 Shyaane''
|Businessman
|
|-
|2024
|''[[Purushothamudu]]''
|Harsha Vardhan Khanna
|[[Telugu cinema|Telugu film]]
|-
|2025
|''Vishwaguru''
|Kashyap
|[[Gujarati cinema|Gujarati film]]
|}
 
==Awards and nominations==
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! Year
! Award
! Category
! Title
! Result
! {{Tooltip|Ref.|Reference(s)}}
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| 2013
| [[Indian Telly Awards]]
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role
| ''[[Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara]]''
| {{nom}}
| <ref>{{cite news |title=Telly awards 2013 Popular Awards winners |url=http://tellyawards.indiantelevision.com/y2k13/poll/winners.php#PO4 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150425010425/http://tellyawards.indiantelevision.com/y2k13/poll/winners.php |archive-date=2015-04-25}}</ref>
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Mukesh Khanna
Born (1958-06-23) 23 June 1958 (age 68)[1]
Bombay, Bombay State, India
Alma mater
Occupation
  • Actor
  • Producer
  • Talk show host
Years active1980–present
YouTube information
Channel
Years active2019–present
GenresEntertainment and Informational
Subscribers1.27 million
Views159 million
Last updated: 25 May 2024[needs update]
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Mukesh Khanna (born 23 June 1958) is an Indian actor, producer, and talk show host known for his work in Hindi films and television. He is best known for portraying the titular superhero in the television series Shaktimaan (1997–2005), which he also created and produced, and for his role as Bhishma in B. R. Chopra's Mahabharat (1988–1990). He has also appeared in television series such as Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara (2012–2013).

Early life and education[edit | edit source]

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.[3]

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.[4]

Non-acting work[edit | edit source]

Chairman of the Children's Film Society India[edit | edit source]

Khanna was also the chairman of the Children's Film Society India, from which he resigned in February 2018.[5]

YouTube channel[edit | edit source]

He is also the founder and director of the entertainment company Bheeshm International.[6] He is currently running The Mukesh Khanna Show on his own YouTube channel, Bheeshm International.[7]

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Television[edit | edit source]

Year Series Role Notes
1988–1990 Mahabharat Bhishma Debut serial
1989 Vishwamitra Vishvamitra
1990 Chunni Karamjeet Singh
1994–1996 Chandrakanta Janbaaz/Meghawat [8]
1994 The Great Maratha Ibrahim Khan Gardi [9]
1995–1996 Marshall Marshall
Saraab Ajay/Vijay
1996–1998 Yug Darshan Lal
1997–1998 Vishwaas Vijay Verma
1997–1998 Mahabharat Katha Bhishma Sequel to Mahabharat
1997 Mahayodha Virat Also producer
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/Vikrant 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 Lala Pratap Singh Bajwa [12]

Videos[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

Year Title Role Notes
1981 Roohi Prakash 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[18] Editor Sharma
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 Pratham
Hukumnama Inspector Rajan
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 Saleem
1998 Mahayuddh
Keemat:They Are Back Suraj Pratap Singh
Zulm-O-Sitam Ins. Liyaqat Khan
1999 Jaalsaaz Advocate D.K. Khanna
International Khiladi Bismillah [19]
2000 Gang Lala [20]
Khauff S.P. Jaidev Singh [21]
Hera Pheri Police Commissioner Prakash
2001 Censor [22]
Ek Aur Jung
Hamari Bahu
2003 Tada
2004 Plan Alibhai Special appearance[23]
Mission Mumbai Inspector Indrajeet
2005 Dhana 51 Mahesh Chandra Telugu film
Hanuman Hanuman (voice) [24]
The Film Police Commissioner of Mumbai
2009 Chal Chalein Justice Bharat Kumar [25]
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[26]
Money Back Guarantee God
2022 3 Shyaane Businessman
2024 Purushothamudu Harsha Vardhan Khanna Telugu film
2025 Vishwaguru Kashyap Gujarati film

Awards and nominations[edit | edit source]

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 [27]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Mukesh Khanna Birthday: 'शक्तिमान' के बाद सिनेमा को मिले ये छह सुपरहीरो, बेमिसाल हैं इनकी शक्तियां". Amar Ujala (in हिन्दी). Archived from the original on 1 December 2022. Retrieved 1 December 2022.
  2. ↑ "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.
  3. ↑ "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 (...)
  4. ↑ "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.
  5. ↑ "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.
  6. ↑ "Mukesh Khanna Director, mumbai film city, Mumbai (2020)". www.cineplo.com. Archived from the original on 4 March 2020. Retrieved 4 March 2020.
  7. ↑ 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.
  8. ↑ Chandra, Anupama (15 February 1996). "Kitsch is king". India Today. New Delhi: Living Media. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
  9. ↑ Chandra, Anupama (15 March 1994). "An epic obsession". India Today. Living Media. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
  10. ↑ "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.
  11. ↑ "Adoption drama". Tribune India. 27 April 2008. Archived from the original on 6 May 2021. Retrieved 26 April 2022.
  12. ↑ "Mukesh Khanna to quit 'Waaris' aired on &TV". 23 June 2016. Archived from the original on 27 April 2022. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
  13. ↑ Mukesh Khanna [@actmukeshkhanna] (17 June 2020). "Something new will come on my Bheeshm International you tube channel. Just Wait and Watch" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  14. ↑ Shambhu Ki Yaari [Friendship of Shambhu]. 6 October 2021 – via YouTube.
  15. ↑ "Sorry Shaktimaan". YouTube. Archived from the original on 1 August 2022. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
  16. ↑ "The MUKESH Khanna Show". YouTube. Archived from the original on 2 October 2022. Retrieved 2 October 2022.
  17. ↑ "Kailash Parvat: An Unsolved Mystery". YouTube. Archived from the original on 20 April 2023. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
  18. ↑ "Kundan (1993) Cast - Actor, Actress, Director, Producer, Music Director". Cinestaan. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
  19. ↑ 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.
  20. ↑ 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.
  21. ↑ Saha, Aparjita (3 March 2000). "Dangerous liaisons". Rediff.com. Retrieved 10 February 2025.
  22. ↑ Adarsh, Taran (4 April 2001). "Censor Movie Review". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 8 January 2024. Retrieved 8 February 2025. Besides these portions, the first half sees half-a-dozen stars making one-minute appearances in inconsequential roles. Performers like Randhir Kapoor, Mukesh Khanna, Mukul Dev, Sharad Kapoor, Pooja Batra and Govinda have, perhaps, been added to enhance the face-value of the film, more than anything else. But they fail to register any kind of an impact.
  23. ↑ Adarsh, Taran (7 August 2009). "Plan Review". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 10 February 2025. The rivalry between Dutt and Manjrekar lacks solid ground. The duo are supposedly sworn enemies, but bury the hatchet at the behest of someone they respect [Mukesh Khanna in a sp. app.], but soon after Manjrekar is shown plotting against Dutt for reasons best known to him. Surely, this angle in the story is far from convincing!
  24. ↑ Adarsh, Taran (7 August 2009). "Hanuman Review". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 10 February 2025. The voiceovers are in sync, with Mukesh Khanna's baritone voice [for Hanuman] only accentuating the impact.
  25. ↑ Adarsh, Taran (7 August 2009). "Chal Chalein Movie Review". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 10 February 2025. Mukesh Khanna, Anoop Soni and Shilpa Shukla enact their parts well.
  26. ↑ Palicha, Paresh C (5 September 2014). "Review: Rajadhi Raja fails to impress". Rediff.com. Retrieved 10 February 2025. As for other novelty in this film, there are a few actors from Mumbai who have passed their prime like Mukesh Khanna (of Shaktimaan fame, who is made to dance on a Hindi song) and Raza Murad.
  27. ↑ "Telly awards 2013 Popular Awards winners". Archived from the original on 25 April 2015.

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