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{{short description|Indian actor}}
{{Short description|Indian actor (born 1982)}}
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| name              = Neil Nitin Mukesh
| name              = Neil Nitin Mukesh
| image              = Neil Nitin Mukesh 3G promotional event.jpg
| image              = Neil Nitin Mukesh at the premiere of Hisaab Barabar (cropped).jpg
| caption            =Mukesh promoting ''[[3G (film)|3G]]'' in 2013
| caption            = Mukesh in 2025
| birth_name        =  
| birth_name        = Neil Nitin Mukesh Chand Mathur
| birth_date        = {{Birth date and age|1982|01|15|df=y}}
| birth_date        = {{Birth date and age|1982|01|15|df=y}}
| birth_place        = [[Bombay]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]
| birth_place        = [[Bombay]] (now Mumbai), [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]
| father            = [[Nitin Mukesh]]
| father            = [[Nitin Mukesh]]
| mother            =[[Nishi Nitin Mukesh]]
| relatives          = [[Mukesh (singer)|Mukesh]] (grandfather)
| relatives          = [[Mukesh (singer)|Mukesh]] (grandfather)
                    = [[Sarla]] (grandmother)
| occupation        = Actor
| occupation        = Actor
| years_active      = [[1987 in film|1987]]–present
| years_active      = 1988–1989<br/>2007–present
| spouse            = {{marriage|Rukmini Sahay|2017}}<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/photos-inside-neil-nitin-mukeshs-wedding/20170210.htm |title=PHOTOS: Inside Neil Nitin Mukesh's wedding |date=10 February 2017 |access-date=6 February 2019 |work=[[Rediff.com]] |archive-date=15 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181215174700/https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/photos-inside-neil-nitin-mukeshs-wedding/20170210.htm |url-status=live }}</ref>
| spouse            = {{marriage|Rukmini Sahay|2017}}<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/photos-inside-neil-nitin-mukeshs-wedding/20170210.htm|title=PHOTOS: Inside Neil Nitin Mukesh's wedding |date=10 February 2017 |access-date=6 February 2019 |work=[[Rediff.com]] |archive-date=15 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181215174700/https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/photos-inside-neil-nitin-mukeshs-wedding/20170210.htm |url-status=live }}</ref>
| children          = 1
| children          = 1
}}
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'''Neil Nitin Mukesh''' (born 15 January 1982) is an Indian actor, who appears in [[Bollywood]] films. Born to singer [[Nitin Mukesh]], and the grandson of [[Mukesh (singer)|Mukesh]], he started off his film career playing brief parts in ''[[Vijay (1988 film)|Vijay]]'' (1988) and ''[[Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharnii]]'' (1989).
'''Neil Nitin Mukesh Chand Mathur''' (born 15 January 1982) is an Indian actor and producer known for his work in [[Hindi films]]. He is the son of playback singer [[Nitin Mukesh]] and grandson of singer [[Mukesh (singer)|Mukesh]]. He debuted as a child artist in ''[[Vijay (1988 film)|Vijay]]'' (1988) and ''[[Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharnii]]'' (1989), and would go on to make his full-fledged debut playing the title role in ''[[Johnny Gaddaar]]'' (2007). Since then, he has starred in ''[[New York (2009 film)|New York]]'' (2009), ''[[Prem Ratan Dhan Payo]]'' (2015), ''[[Golmaal Again]]'' (2017), and ''[[Saaho]]'' (2019). He made his [[Tamil film]] debut with ''[[Kaththi]]'' (2014) and [[Telugu film]] debut with [[Kavacham (2018 film)|''Kavacham'']] (2018).


After graduating from [[HR College]] with [[Bachelor of Commerce|bachelor's degree in commerce]], Mukesh returned to acting, playing the title role in ''[[Johnny Gaddaar]]'' (2007) where he received a [[Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut]] nomination. His first commercial success was in the thriller film ''[[New York (2009 film)|New York]]'' (2009), for which he was nominated for a [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor]]. Following a series of poorly received films, he made his debut in [[Tamil cinema]] with the majorly successful ''[[Kaththi]]'' (2014). Mukesh's highest earning films include the romantic drama ''[[Prem Ratan Dhan Payo]]'' (2015), the comic film ''[[Golmaal Again]]'' (2017), and the trilingual action thriller ''[[Saaho]]'' (2019).
== Early life and background ==
Neil was born as Neil Nitin Mukesh Chand Mathur on 15 January 1982 in [[Bombay]] (presently Mumbai), [[Maharashtra]], India.<ref>{{cite news |title=He didn't get GOT but here's a Neil Nitin Mukesh primer |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/brunch/he-didn-t-get-got-but-here-s-a-neil-nitin-mukesh-primer/story-n5tiD6FVILPhFNEZ0RzYkJ.html |access-date=7 March 2022 |work=Hindustan Times |date=14 November 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151204091619/https://www.hindustantimes.com/brunch/he-didn-t-get-got-but-here-s-a-neil-nitin-mukesh-primer/story-n5tiD6FVILPhFNEZ0RzYkJ.html |archive-date=4 December 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Happy Birthday Neil Nitin Mukesh: Check out ten best family moments of Golmaal Again star |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/celebrities-happy-birthday-neil-nitin-mukesh-check-out-ten-best-family-moments-of-golmaal-again-star-499113 |work=[[India TV]] |date=15 January 2019 |access-date=6 February 2019}}</ref> He is the son of playback singer [[Nitin Mukesh]], and grandson of veteran singer [[Mukesh (singer)|Mukesh]].<ref name=TOIBREAK>{{cite web|title=Neil Nitin Mukesh's Bollywood break|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Neil-Nitin-Mukeshs-Bollywood-break/etarticleshow/2355564.cms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130928033931/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2007-09-11/news-interviews/27971743_1_actor-neil-nitin-mukesh-actors-dream-lover-boy|url-status=live|archive-date=28 September 2013|author=Naval Shetye, Aakanksha|date=11 September 2007|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=19 September 2012}}</ref> His paternal grandmother was a [[Gujarati people|Gujarati]] [[Shrimali Brahmins|Shrimali Brahmin]] while his paternal grandfather was a [[Mathur (name)|Mathur]] [[Kayastha]] from [[Delhi]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIsBeVv1qDE&t=884 |title=Exclusive : Neil Nitin Mukesh & Nitin Mukesh In Conversation With Karan Thapar |publisher=[[India Today]] |website=[[YouTube]] |date=23 October 2016}}</ref> He was named by [[Lata Mangeshkar]] after the American astronaut [[Neil Armstrong]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://archive.mid-day.com/photos/specials/celebs-named-after-famous-people/neil-combined/ | title=Celebs named after famous people | work=[[Mid-Day]] | access-date=21 February 2013 }}{{Dead link|date=August 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> As a child, he appeared in ''[[Vijay (1988 film)|Vijay]]'' (1988) and ''[[Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharnii]]'' (1989) as the younger versions of [[Rishi Kapoor]] and [[Govinda (actor)|Govinda]] respectively.


==Early life and background==
Neil was educated at [[HR College]] in [[Mumbai]], where he graduated with a [[Commerce|bachelor's degree in commerce]]<ref name=TOILOVE>{{cite web|title=I am in Love: Neil Nitin Mukesh Chand
Mukesh was born on 15 January 1982 in [[Bombay]], [[Maharashtra]].<ref>{{cite news |author=India TV Entertainment Desk |title=Happy Birthday Neil Nitin Mukesh: Check out ten best family moments of Golmaal Again star |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/celebrities-happy-birthday-neil-nitin-mukesh-check-out-ten-best-family-moments-of-golmaal-again-star-499113 |access-date=6 February 2019 |work=[[India TV]] |date=15 January 2019}}</ref> His father is [[Bollywood]] playback singer [[Nitin Mukesh]], son of veteran singer [[Mukesh (singer)|Mukesh]].<ref name=TOIBREAK>{{cite web|title=Neil Nitin Mukesh's Bollywood break|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2007-09-11/news-interviews/27971743_1_actor-neil-nitin-mukesh-actors-dream-lover-boy|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130928033931/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2007-09-11/news-interviews/27971743_1_actor-neil-nitin-mukesh-actors-dream-lover-boy|url-status=dead|archive-date=28 September 2013|author=Naval Shetye, Aakanksha|date=11 September 2007|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=19 September 2012}}</ref> He was named by [[Lata Mangeshkar]] after the American astronaut [[Neil Armstrong]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://archive.mid-day.com/photos/specials/celebs-named-after-famous-people/neil-combined/ | title=Celebs named after famous people | work=[[Mid-Day]] | access-date=21 February 2013}}</ref> As a child, he appeared in ''[[Vijay (1988 film)|Vijay]]'' (1988) and ''[[Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharnii]]'' (1989) as the younger versions of [[Rishi Kapoor]] and [[Govinda (actor)|Govinda]] respectively.
|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-06-16/news-interviews/27752079_1_tera-kya-hoga-johnny-johnny-gaddar-madhur-bhandarkar-s-jail|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130411033900/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-06-16/news-interviews/27752079_1_tera-kya-hoga-johnny-johnny-gaddar-madhur-bhandarkar-s-jail|url-status=dead|archive-date=11 April 2013|author=Mulchandani, Amrita|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=16 June 2008|access-date=21 February 2013}}</ref> at his father's insistence. He then decided to pursue a career in acting, despite being born into a family of singers.<ref name=TOIBREAK /> In an interview with ''[[The Times of India]]'', the actor said "singing 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".<ref name=TOIBREAK /> Neil trained at a four-month workshop at the Kishore Namit Kapoor Acting Institute, and received training from actor [[Anupam Kher]].<ref name=TOILOVE/>


Mukesh was educated at [[HR College]] in [[Mumbai]], where he graduated with a [[Commerce|bachelor's degree in commerce]]<ref name=TOILOVE>{{cite web|title=I am in Love: Neil Nitin Mukesh Chand
=== 2007–2010: Debut and breakthrough ===
|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-06-16/news-interviews/27752079_1_tera-kya-hoga-johnny-johnny-gaddar-madhur-bhandarkar-s-jail|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130411033900/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-06-16/news-interviews/27752079_1_tera-kya-hoga-johnny-johnny-gaddar-madhur-bhandarkar-s-jail|url-status=dead|archive-date=11 April 2013|author=Mulchandani, Amrita|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=16 June 2008|access-date=21 February 2013}}</ref> at his father's insistence. He then decided to pursue a career in acting, despite being born into a family of singers.<ref name=TOIBREAK/> In an interview with ''[[The Times of India]]'', the actor said "singing 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".<ref name=TOIBREAK/> Neil trained at a four-month workshop at the Kishore Namit Kapoor Acting Institute, and received training from actor [[Anupam Kher]].<ref name=TOILOVE/>
Mukesh debuted in [[Sriram Raghavan]]'s 2007 thriller ''[[Johnny Gaddaar]]''. His portrayal of a crook received positive reviews from critics and earned him a nomination for the [[Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Kazmi |first=Nikhat |date=29 September 2007 |title=Johnny Gaddaar |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/johnny-gaddaar/movie-review/2412928.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130715162228/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/hindi/Johnny-Gaddaar/movie-review/2412928.cms |archive-date=15 July 2013 |work=The Times of India |access-date=21 February 2013}}</ref> [[Taran Adarsh]] of [[Bollywood Hungama]] described Neil as a "complete natural": "The youngster carries off the part with dexterity. There's just one word to describe his performance&nbsp;– superb!"<ref>{{cite web|title=Johnny Gaddaar|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/54369|author=Adarsh, Taran|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|date=28 September 2007|access-date=21 February 2013|archive-date=12 May 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120512043841/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/54369|url-status=dead}}</ref> However, despite critical acclaim, the film failed to do well at the box office.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dil Dosti, Johnny Gaddaar open poorly|url=http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2007/oct/01box.htm|work=[[Rediff.com]]|date=1 October 2007|access-date=21 February 2013|archive-date=6 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150706195913/http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2007/oct/01box.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>
 
===2007–10: Debut and breakthrough===
Mukesh made his debut in [[Sriram Raghavan]]'s 2007 thriller ''Johnny Gaddaar''. His portrayal of a crook received positive reviews from critics<ref>{{cite web|title=Johnny Gaddaar|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/hindi/Johnny-Gaddaar/movie-review/2412928.cms|author=Kazmi, Nikhat|work=The Times of India|date=29 September 2007|access-date=21 February 2013|archive-date=15 July 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130715162228/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/hindi/Johnny-Gaddaar/movie-review/2412928.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> and earned him a Best Male Debut nomination at the [[53rd Filmfare Awards]]. [[Taran Adarsh]] of [[Bollywood Hungama]] described Neil as a "complete natural": "The youngster carries off the part with dexterity. There's just one word to describe his performance&nbsp;– superb!"<ref>{{cite web|title=Johnny Gaddaar|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/54369|author=Adarsh, Taran|publisher=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|date=28 September 2007|access-date=21 February 2013|archive-date=12 May 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120512043841/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/54369|url-status=live}}</ref> However, despite critical acclaim, the film failed to do well at the box office.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dil Dosti, Johnny Gaddaar open poorly|url=http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2007/oct/01box.htm|work=[[Rediff.com]]|date=1 October 2007|access-date=21 February 2013|archive-date=6 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150706195913/http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2007/oct/01box.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>


His first 2009 film was the science-fiction thriller ''[[Aa Dekhen Zara]]''. Co-starring with [[Bipasha Basu]], he played a struggling photographer who inherits a camera (whose photos predict the future) from his scientist grandfather. The film was a critical and commercial failure.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dashavtaar Opens to a Poor Response|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=887&nCat=box_office_report|publisher=Box Office India|date=18 April 2009|access-date=21 February 2013|archive-date=30 July 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120730140901/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=887&nCat=box_office_report|url-status=live}}</ref> His performance received mixed reviews from critics; while [[Nikhat Kazmi]] described him as charming and effortless,<ref>{{cite web|title=Aa Dekhen Zara|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/hindi/Aa-Dekhen-Zara/movie-review/4320123.cms|author=Kazmi, Nikhat|work=The Times of India|date=26 March 2009|access-date=18 September 2012|archive-date=6 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131006221426/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/hindi/Aa-Dekhen-Zara/movie-review/4320123.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> Raja Sen of [[Rediff.com]] said he "seems to have cleverly picked another character that doesn't require him to act much beyond the fish-out-of-water routine".<ref>{{cite web|title=Shot in the dark|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2009/mar/27review-aa-dekhen-zara.htm|author=Sen, Raja|work=Rediff.com|date=27 March 2009|access-date=18 September 2012|archive-date=7 April 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120407095745/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2009/mar/27review-aa-dekhen-zara.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>
His first 2009 film was the science-fiction thriller ''[[Aa Dekhen Zara]]''. Co-starring with [[Bipasha Basu]], he played a struggling photographer who inherits a camera (whose photos predict the future) from his scientist grandfather. The film was a critical and commercial failure.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dashavtaar Opens to a Poor Response|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=887&nCat=box_office_report|publisher=Box Office India|date=18 April 2009|access-date=21 February 2013|archive-date=30 July 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120730140901/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=887&nCat=box_office_report|url-status=live}}</ref> His performance received mixed reviews from critics; while [[Nikhat Kazmi]] described him as charming and effortless,<ref>{{cite web|title=Aa Dekhen Zara|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/hindi/Aa-Dekhen-Zara/movie-review/4320123.cms|author=Kazmi, Nikhat|work=The Times of India|date=26 March 2009|access-date=18 September 2012|archive-date=6 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131006221426/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/hindi/Aa-Dekhen-Zara/movie-review/4320123.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> Raja Sen of [[Rediff.com]] said he "seems to have cleverly picked another character that doesn't require him to act much beyond the fish-out-of-water routine".<ref>{{cite web|title=Shot in the dark|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2009/mar/27review-aa-dekhen-zara.htm|author=Sen, Raja|work=Rediff.com|date=27 March 2009|access-date=18 September 2012|archive-date=7 April 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120407095745/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2009/mar/27review-aa-dekhen-zara.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>
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[[File:Katrina, Neil and Kabir on the sets of New York.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.2|alt=Katrina, Neil and Kabir|Mukesh with [[Katrina Kaif]] and [[Kabir Khan (director)|Kabir Khan]] on the sets of ''[[New York (2009 film)|New York]]'', 2009]]
[[File:Katrina, Neil and Kabir on the sets of New York.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.2|alt=Katrina, Neil and Kabir|Mukesh with [[Katrina Kaif]] and [[Kabir Khan (director)|Kabir Khan]] on the sets of ''[[New York (2009 film)|New York]]'', 2009]]


His next appearance was in [[Kabir Khan (director)|Kabir Khan]]'s action-drama ''New York'' with [[John Abraham (actor)|John Abraham]], [[Katrina Kaif]] and [[Irrfan Khan]]. Exploring the aftermath of the [[September 11 attacks|9/11]], the film was a critical and commercial success, earning over {{INRConvert|610|m}} worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|title=Box Office 2009|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=288&catName=MjAwOQ==|publisher=Box Office India|access-date=21 February 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014131907/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=288&catName=MjAwOQ%3D%3D|archive-date=14 October 2013}}</ref> His performance was praised by critics, earning him a Best Supporting Actor nomination at the [[55th Filmfare Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Nominations for 55th Idea Filmfare Awards 2009|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/725/|publisher=Bollywood Hungama|date=11 February 2011|access-date=21 February 2013|archive-date=20 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141020180943/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/725/|url-status=live}}</ref> Subhash K Jha wrote: "Neil as the sophomore with stars and stripes in his eyes is fully convincing credible and supportive of the two central performances."<ref>{{cite news|title='New York', a remarkable effort|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-06-27/news-interviews/28160851_1_cinema-katrina-manisha-koirala|author=K Jha, Subhash|access-date=18 September 2012|archive-date=15 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131015114559/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-06-27/news-interviews/28160851_1_cinema-katrina-manisha-koirala|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|url-status=dead}}</ref>
His breakthrough came with [[Kabir Khan (director)|Kabir Khan]]'s drama thriller [[New York (2009 film)|''New York'']] with [[John Abraham (actor)|John Abraham]], [[Katrina Kaif]] and [[Irrfan Khan]]. Exploring the aftermath of the [[September 11 attacks|9/11]], the film was a critical and commercial success, earning over {{INRConvert|610|m}} worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|title=Box Office 2009|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=288&catName=MjAwOQ==|publisher=Box Office India|access-date=21 February 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014131907/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=288&catName=MjAwOQ%3D%3D|archive-date=14 October 2013}}</ref> His performance was praised by critics, earning him a nomination for the [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Nominations for 55th Idea Filmfare Awards 2009|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/725/|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|date=11 February 2011|access-date=21 February 2013|archive-date=20 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141020180943/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/725/|url-status=dead}}</ref> Subhash K Jha wrote: "Neil as the sophomore with stars and stripes in his eyes is fully convincing credible and supportive of the two central performances."<ref>{{cite news|title='New York', a remarkable effort|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/New-York-a-remarkable-effort/articleshow/4709214.cms|author=K Jha, Subhash|access-date=18 September 2012|archive-date=15 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131015114559/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-06-27/news-interviews/28160851_1_cinema-katrina-manisha-koirala|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|url-status=live}}</ref>


His final film of the year was [[Madhur Bhandarkar]]'s ''[[Jail (2009 film)|Jail]]'', a drama revolving around the cruel reality faced by prisoners in Indian jails. The film's aesthetically shot nude scene (demonstrating the torture Mukesh's character received in jail) and a masturbation scene sparked controversy;<ref>{{cite web|title=Nude scene in 'Jail' won't offend moms: Neil Mukesh|url=http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2009/oct/211009-neil-nitin-mukesh-jail-interview.htm|work=[[Mid-Day]]|date=21 October 2009|access-date=22 February 2013|archive-date=16 January 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100116083301/http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2009/oct/211009-neil-nitin-mukesh-jail-interview.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> as a result, the latter scene was shortened.<ref name=MJC>{{cite web|title=Neil Mukesh's masturbation scene in Jail shortened|url=http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2009/oct/281009-neil-mukesh-masturbation.htm|author=K Jha, Subhash|work=[[Mid-Day]]|date=28 October 2009|access-date=22 February 2013|archive-date=14 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131214112807/http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2009/oct/281009-neil-mukesh-masturbation.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> Mukesh remarked, "My nude or masturbation scenes are not for titillation. It's a very practical need in the script. My character is in jail without sex for 2-1/2 years. What does he do? He naturally seeks pleasure by himself."<ref name=MJC/> A commercial failure,<ref>{{cite web|title=Ranbir-Katrina jodi strikes gold at Box Office|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-11-16/india/28102188_1_box-office-hits-new-star|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130411033418/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-11-16/india/28102188_1_box-office-hits-new-star|url-status=dead|archive-date=11 April 2013|author=Kazmi, Nikhat|date=16 November 2009|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=21 February 2013}}</ref> the film and his performance were praised by critics.<ref>{{cite news|title=Jail: Movie Review|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2009-11-06/news/27647588_1_madhur-bhandarkar-manoj-bajpai-central-jail|author=Malani, Gaurav|newspaper=The Economic Times|date=6 November 2009|access-date=18 September 2012|archive-date=21 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140521050215/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2009-11-06/news/27647588_1_madhur-bhandarkar-manoj-bajpai-central-jail|url-status=live}}</ref> Taran Adarsh wrote: "Not only does Neil Nitin Mukesh deliver his finest performance to date, but the performance would easily rank amongst the finest this year. He conveys the pathos and helplessness that this character demands with amazing understanding. He deserves all praise for his extra-ordinary portrayal."<ref>{{cite web|title=Jail|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/531744|author=Adarsh, Taran|publisher=Bollywood Hungama|date=6 November 2009|access-date=18 September 2012|archive-date=21 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140521070238/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/531744|url-status=live}}</ref>
His final film of the year was [[Madhur Bhandarkar]]'s ''[[Jail (2009 film)|Jail]]'', a drama revolving around the cruel reality faced by prisoners in Indian jails. The film's aesthetically shot nude scene (demonstrating the torture Mukesh's character received in jail) and a masturbation scene sparked controversy;<ref>{{cite web|title=Nude scene in 'Jail' won't offend moms: Neil Mukesh|url=http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2009/oct/211009-neil-nitin-mukesh-jail-interview.htm|work=[[Mid-Day]]|date=21 October 2009|access-date=22 February 2013|archive-date=16 January 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100116083301/http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2009/oct/211009-neil-nitin-mukesh-jail-interview.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> as a result, the latter scene was shortened.<ref name=MJC>{{cite web|title=Neil Mukesh's masturbation scene in Jail shortened|url=http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2009/oct/281009-neil-mukesh-masturbation.htm|author=K Jha, Subhash|work=[[Mid-Day]]|date=28 October 2009|access-date=22 February 2013|archive-date=14 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131214112807/http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2009/oct/281009-neil-mukesh-masturbation.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> Mukesh remarked, "My nude or masturbation scenes are not for titillation. It's a very practical need in the script. My character is in jail without sex for 2-1/2 years. What does he do? He naturally seeks pleasure by himself."<ref name=MJC /> A commercial failure,<ref>{{cite web|title=Ranbir-Katrina jodi strikes gold at Box Office|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-11-16/india/28102188_1_box-office-hits-new-star|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130411033418/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-11-16/india/28102188_1_box-office-hits-new-star|url-status=dead|archive-date=11 April 2013|author=Kazmi, Nikhat|date=16 November 2009|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=21 February 2013}}</ref> the film and his performance were praised by critics.<ref>{{cite news|title=Jail: Movie Review|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2009-11-06/news/27647588_1_madhur-bhandarkar-manoj-bajpai-central-jail|author=Malani, Gaurav|newspaper=The Economic Times|date=6 November 2009|access-date=18 September 2012|archive-date=21 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140521050215/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2009-11-06/news/27647588_1_madhur-bhandarkar-manoj-bajpai-central-jail|url-status=dead}}</ref> Taran Adarsh wrote: "Not only does Neil Nitin Mukesh deliver his finest performance to date, but the performance would easily rank amongst the finest this year. He conveys the pathos and helplessness that this character demands with amazing understanding. He deserves all praise for his extra-ordinary portrayal."<ref>{{cite web|title=Jail|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/531744|author=Adarsh, Taran|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|date=6 November 2009|access-date=18 September 2012|archive-date=21 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140521070238/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/531744|url-status=dead}}</ref>


In 2010, Mukesh featured in [[Pradeep Sarkar]]'s romantic drama ''[[Lafangey Parindey]]'' with [[Deepika Padukone]]. While the film received mixed reviews, his portrayal of a fighter was appreciated by critics.<ref>{{cite web|title=Review: Lafangey Parindey is complete paisa vasool|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/review_review-lafangey-parindey-is-complete-paisa-vasool_1426261|author=Guha, Aniruddha|work=[[Daily News and Analysis]]|date=20 August 2010|access-date=18 September 2012|archive-date=4 March 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120304012205/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/review_review-lafangey-parindey-is-complete-paisa-vasool_1426261|url-status=live}}</ref> According to [[Sify]]'s Sonia Chopra, Neil's "underplayed acting style complements the character's sketch perfectly".<ref>{{cite web|title=Movie Review: Lafangey Parindey|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/lafangey-parindey-review-an-immersing-sensitive-story-review-bollywood-14954008.html|author=Chopra, Sonia|publisher=Sify|access-date=18 September 2012|archive-date=28 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141028081421/http://www.sify.com/movies/lafangey-parindey-review-an-immersing-sensitive-story-review-bollywood-14954008.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> Blessy Chettiar of ''[[Daily News and Analysis]]'' noted: "He looks great in every frame and carries off [the character's] rugged demeanour with panache."<ref>{{cite web|title=Review: Lafangey Parindey is a tribute to Mumbai's spirit|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_quick-review-lafangey-parindey-showcases-mumbai-s-spirit_1426099|author=Chettiar, Blessy|work=Daily News and Analysis|date=20 August 2010|access-date=22 February 2013|archive-date=20 November 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111120234147/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_quick-review-lafangey-parindey-showcases-mumbai-s-spirit_1426099|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Lafangey Parindey'' was a moderate commercial success, with a worldwide revenue of {{INRConvert|310|m}}.<ref>{{cite web|title=Box Office 2010|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=318&catName=MjAxMA==|publisher=Box Office India|access-date=21 February 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014062657/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=318&catName=MjAxMA%3D%3D|archive-date=14 October 2013}}</ref> Neil then starred in [[Sudhir Mishra]]'s dramatic thriller ''[[Tera Kya Hoga Johnny]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Failures keep you grounded: Neil Nitin Mukesh|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/failures-keep-you-grounded-neil-nitin-mukesh-71451|publisher=[[NDTV]]|date=9 December 2010|access-date=21 February 2013}}</ref>
In 2010, Mukesh featured in [[Pradeep Sarkar]]'s action drama ''[[Lafangey Parindey]]'' alongside [[Deepika Padukone]]. While the film received mixed reviews, his portrayal of a fighter was appreciated by critics.<ref>{{cite web|title=Review: Lafangey Parindey is complete paisa vasool|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/review_review-lafangey-parindey-is-complete-paisa-vasool_1426261|author=Guha, Aniruddha|work=[[Daily News and Analysis]]|date=20 August 2010|access-date=18 September 2012|archive-date=4 March 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120304012205/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/review_review-lafangey-parindey-is-complete-paisa-vasool_1426261|url-status=live}}</ref> According to [[Sify]]'s Sonia Chopra, Neil's "underplayed acting style complements the character's sketch perfectly".<ref>{{cite web|title=Movie Review: Lafangey Parindey|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/lafangey-parindey-review-an-immersing-sensitive-story-review-bollywood-14954008.html|author=Chopra, Sonia|website=[[Sify]]|access-date=18 September 2012|archive-date=28 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141028081421/http://www.sify.com/movies/lafangey-parindey-review-an-immersing-sensitive-story-review-bollywood-14954008.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> Blessy Chettiar of ''[[Daily News and Analysis]]'' noted: "He looks great in every frame and carries off [the character's] rugged demeanour with panache."<ref>{{cite web|title=Review: Lafangey Parindey is a tribute to Mumbai's spirit|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_quick-review-lafangey-parindey-showcases-mumbai-s-spirit_1426099|author=Chettiar, Blessy|work=Daily News and Analysis|date=20 August 2010|access-date=22 February 2013|archive-date=20 November 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111120234147/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_quick-review-lafangey-parindey-showcases-mumbai-s-spirit_1426099|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Lafangey Parindey'' was a moderate commercial success, with a worldwide revenue of {{INRConvert|310|m}}.<ref>{{cite web|title=Box Office 2010|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=318&catName=MjAxMA==|publisher=Box Office India|access-date=21 February 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014062657/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=318&catName=MjAxMA%3D%3D|archive-date=14 October 2013}}</ref> Neil then starred in [[Sudhir Mishra]]'s dramatic thriller ''[[Tera Kya Hoga Johnny]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Failures keep you grounded: Neil Nitin Mukesh|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/failures-keep-you-grounded-neil-nitin-mukesh-71451|publisher=[[NDTV]]|date=9 December 2010|access-date=21 February 2013}}</ref>


He has also been a brand ambassador to one of the leading clothing brands of the country, Oxemberg, in April 2010.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/neil-nitin-chosen-as-brand-ambassador-for-oxemberg-suitings/|title=Neil Nitin chosen as brand ambassador for Oxemberg suitings|date=1 April 2010|access-date=2 September 2019|archive-date=2 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190902102700/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/neil-nitin-chosen-as-brand-ambassador-for-oxemberg-suitings/|url-status=live}}</ref>
He was also been a brand ambassador to the clothing brand Oxemberg in April 2010.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/neil-nitin-chosen-as-brand-ambassador-for-oxemberg-suitings/|title=Neil Nitin chosen as brand ambassador for Oxemberg suitings|date=1 April 2010|access-date=2 September 2019|archive-date=2 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190902102700/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/neil-nitin-chosen-as-brand-ambassador-for-oxemberg-suitings/|url-status=live}}</ref>


===2011–present: Recent work===
=== 2011–present: Later career ===
The following year Mukesh starred in [[Vishal Bhardwaj]]'s ''[[7 Khoon Maaf]]'', a black comedy (based on [[Ruskin Bond]]'s short story "Susanna's Seven Husbands")<ref>{{cite web|title=Priyanka's guide to losing your beloved in 7 ways!|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/priyankas-guide-to-losing-your-beloved-in-7-ways-/750167/0|work=The Indian Express|date=15 February 2011|access-date=22 February 2013}}</ref> featuring [[Priyanka Chopra]] as a woman who murders her seven husbands in an unending quest for love. The actor was cast as Chopra's first husband, Major Edwin Rodriques, an arrogant, jealous and possessive army officer who lost a leg in Punjab's [[Operation Blue Star]] in 1984. The film premiered at the [[61st Berlin Film Festival]];<ref>{{cite web|title=7 Khoon Maaf premieres at Berlin Film Fest|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-saat-khoon-maaf-at-belin-film-festival/20110218.htm|author=Chhabra, Aseem|work=Rediff.com|date=18 February 2011|access-date=21 February 2013|archive-date=8 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130508015657/http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-saat-khoon-maaf-at-belin-film-festival/20110218.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> it was a commercial failure, receiving a mixed response from critics, but Mukesh's performance was praised. Nikhat Kazmi wrote that he "excelled as the brute."<ref>{{cite web|title=7 Khoon Maaf movie review|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/hindi/7-Khoon-Maaf/movie-review/7516327.cms|author=Kazmi, Nikhat|work=The Times of India|date=17 February 2011|access-date=21 February 2013|archive-date=21 January 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120121105953/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/hindi/7-Khoon-Maaf/movie-review/7516327.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
The following year Mukesh starred in [[Vishal Bhardwaj]]'s ''[[7 Khoon Maaf]]'', a black comedy-drama (based on [[Ruskin Bond]]'s short story ''Susanna's Seven Husbands'')<ref>{{cite web|title=Priyanka's guide to losing your beloved in 7 ways!|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/priyankas-guide-to-losing-your-beloved-in-7-ways-/750167/0|work=The Indian Express|date=15 February 2011|access-date=22 February 2013}}</ref> featuring [[Priyanka Chopra]] as a woman who murders her seven husbands in an unending quest for love. The actor was cast as Chopra's first husband, Major Edwin Rodriques, an arrogant, jealous and possessive army officer who lost a leg in Punjab's [[Operation Blue Star]] in 1984. The film premiered at the [[61st Berlin Film Festival]];<ref>{{cite web|title=7 Khoon Maaf premieres at Berlin Film Fest|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-saat-khoon-maaf-at-belin-film-festival/20110218.htm|author=Chhabra, Aseem|work=Rediff.com|date=18 February 2011|access-date=21 February 2013|archive-date=8 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130508015657/http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-saat-khoon-maaf-at-belin-film-festival/20110218.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> it was a commercial failure, receiving mixed reviews from critics, but Mukesh's performance was praised. Nikhat Kazmi wrote that he "excelled as the brute."<ref>{{cite web|title=7 Khoon Maaf movie review|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/hindi/7-Khoon-Maaf/movie-review/7516327.cms|author=Kazmi, Nikhat|work=The Times of India|date=17 February 2011|access-date=21 February 2013|archive-date=21 January 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120121105953/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/hindi/7-Khoon-Maaf/movie-review/7516327.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>


In 2012, Mukesh starred in [[Abbas-Mustan]]'s ''[[Players (2012 film)|Players]]'' as part of an ensemble cast including [[Abhishek Bachchan]], [[Sonam Kapoor]], Bipasha Basu and [[Bobby Deol]]. The film was a [[remake]] of the 2003 [[Hollywood film|Hollywood]] [[heist film|heist thriller]] ''[[The Italian Job (2003 film)|The Italian Job]]'';<ref>{{cite web|title=Players different from the original movie: Bipasha|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Players-different-from-the-original-movie-Bipasha/Article1-787772.aspx|work=Hindustan Times|date=27 December 2011|access-date=22 February 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141020154427/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Players-different-from-the-original-movie-Bipasha/Article1-787772.aspx|archive-date=20 October 2014}}</ref> it was also a commercial failure,<ref>{{cite web|title=Agneepath Bumper Opening But Collections Fall Quickly|url=http://boxofficeindia.com/boxdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=3971&nCat=|publisher=Box Office India|date=21 January 2012|access-date=22 February 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702204732/http://boxofficeindia.com/boxdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=3971&nCat=|archive-date=2 July 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> receiving mixed to negative reviews from critics (as did Mukesh's performance). Subhash K Jha said he "brings a mean menacing tone to the villainy."<ref>{{cite web|title=Subhash K. Jha speaks about Players|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/2957|author=K Jha, Subhash|publisher=Bollywood Hungama|date=7 January 2012|access-date=22 February 2013|archive-date=14 July 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120714013658/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/2957|url-status=live}}</ref> And according to Rediff.com's Sukanya Verma, Mukesh "mistakes sinister for superficial, resulting in a truly phony performance."<ref>{{cite web|title=Review: Players is lacklustre and unimaginative|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-players-is-lacklustre-and-unimaginative/20120106.htm|author=Verma, Sukanya|work=Rediff.com|date=6 January 2012|access-date=22 February 2013|archive-date=23 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923175720/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-players-is-lacklustre-and-unimaginative/20120106.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>
In 2012, Mukesh starred in [[Abbas–Mustan]]'s ''[[Players (2012 film)|Players]]'' as part of an ensemble cast including [[Abhishek Bachchan]], [[Sonam Kapoor]], Bipasha Basu and [[Bobby Deol]]. The film was a [[remake]] of the 2003 [[Hollywood film|Hollywood]] [[heist film|heist thriller]] ''[[The Italian Job (2003 film)|The Italian Job]]'';<ref>{{cite web|title=Players different from the original movie: Bipasha|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Players-different-from-the-original-movie-Bipasha/Article1-787772.aspx|work=Hindustan Times|date=27 December 2011|access-date=22 February 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141020154427/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Players-different-from-the-original-movie-Bipasha/Article1-787772.aspx|archive-date=20 October 2014}}</ref> it was also a commercial failure,<ref>{{cite web|title=Agneepath Bumper Opening But Collections Fall Quickly|url=http://boxofficeindia.com/boxdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=3971&nCat=|publisher=Box Office India|date=21 January 2012|access-date=22 February 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702204732/http://boxofficeindia.com/boxdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=3971&nCat=|archive-date=2 July 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> receiving mixed to negative reviews from critics (as did Mukesh's performance). Subhash K Jha said he "brings a mean menacing tone to the villainy."<ref>{{cite web|title=Subhash K. Jha speaks about Players|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/2957|author=K Jha, Subhash|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|date=7 January 2012|access-date=22 February 2013|archive-date=14 July 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120714013658/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/2957|url-status=dead}}</ref> And according to Rediff.com's Sukanya Verma, Mukesh "mistakes sinister for superficial, resulting in a truly phony performance."<ref>{{cite web|title=Review: Players is lacklustre and unimaginative|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-players-is-lacklustre-and-unimaginative/20120106.htm|author=Verma, Sukanya|work=Rediff.com|date=6 January 2012|access-date=22 February 2013|archive-date=23 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923175720/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-players-is-lacklustre-and-unimaginative/20120106.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>


In 2013, Mukesh worked in three films, though all were commercially unsuccessful.<ref>{{cite web|title=Don't make mistake of writing me off: Neil Nitin Mukesh|url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/celebrity/don-t-make-mistake-of-writing-me-off-neil-nitin-mukesh_149747.html|publisher=Zee News|access-date=14 July 2014|date=25 January 2014|archive-date=15 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140715004339/http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/celebrity/don-t-make-mistake-of-writing-me-off-neil-nitin-mukesh_149747.html|url-status=live}}</ref> His first release was [[Bejoy Nambiar]]'s action-drama ''[[David (2013 Hindi film)|David]]'', in which he played a [[gangster]] whose boss controls the Asian community in 1970's London. The actor said his character's dual personality appealed to him: "Here was this hardcore, extremely violent gangster and on the other hand, my director wanted me to show the emotional and romantic side to him too."<ref>{{cite news|title=David: star and style|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1130131/jsp/entertainment/story_16501604.jsp|author=Roy, Priyanka|newspaper=[[The Telegraph (Kolkata)|The Telegraph]]|date=31 January 2013|access-date=22 February 2013|archive-date=4 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140404153644/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1130131/jsp/entertainment/story_16501604.jsp|url-status=live}}</ref> The film received mixed reviews, but Mukesh's performance was critically acclaimed.<ref>{{cite web|title=Neil Nitin Mukesh's David gets mixed reviews|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Neil-Nitin-Mukesh-s-David-gets-mixed-reviews/Article1-1004928.aspx|work=Hindustan Times|date=1 February 2013|access-date=22 February 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141021062228/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Neil-Nitin-Mukesh-s-David-gets-mixed-reviews/Article1-1004928.aspx|archive-date=21 October 2014}}</ref> Writing for ''The Times of India'', Madhureeta Mukherjee described it as "restrained and powerful"<ref>{{cite web|title=David|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/hindi/David/movie-review/18271538.cms|author=Mukherjee, Madhureeta|work=The Times of India|date=1 February 2013|access-date=22 February 2013|archive-date=8 February 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130208112315/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/hindi/David/movie-review/18271538.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> and [[CNN-IBN]]'s [[Rajeev Masand]] said that Mukesh is "nicely understated".<ref>{{cite web|title='David' Review: Much to appreciate but formidable length mars its chances|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/david-review-much-to-appreciate-but-formidable-length-script-holes-are-its-weak-points/370271-47-84.html|author=Masand, Rajeev|publisher=[[CNN-IBN]]|date=2 February 2013|access-date=22 February 2013|archive-date=3 February 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130203210943/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/david-review-much-to-appreciate-but-formidable-length-script-holes-are-its-weak-points/370271-47-84.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
In 2013, Mukesh worked in three films, though all were commercially unsuccessful.<ref>{{cite web|title=Don't make mistake of writing me off: Neil Nitin Mukesh|url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/celebrity/don-t-make-mistake-of-writing-me-off-neil-nitin-mukesh_149747.html|publisher=Zee News|access-date=14 July 2014|date=25 January 2014|archive-date=15 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140715004339/http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/celebrity/don-t-make-mistake-of-writing-me-off-neil-nitin-mukesh_149747.html|url-status=live}}</ref> His first release was [[Bejoy Nambiar]]'s action-drama ''[[David (2013 Hindi film)|David]]'', in which he played a [[gangster]] whose boss controls the Asian community in 1970's London. The actor said his character's dual personality appealed to him: "Here was this hardcore, extremely violent gangster and on the other hand, my director wanted me to show the emotional and romantic side to him too."<ref>{{cite news|title=David: star and style|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1130131/jsp/entertainment/story_16501604.jsp|author=Roy, Priyanka|newspaper=[[The Telegraph (Kolkata)|The Telegraph]]|date=31 January 2013|access-date=22 February 2013|archive-date=4 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140404153644/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1130131/jsp/entertainment/story_16501604.jsp|url-status=dead}}</ref> The film received mixed reviews, but Mukesh's performance was critically acclaimed.<ref>{{cite web|title=Neil Nitin Mukesh's David gets mixed reviews|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Neil-Nitin-Mukesh-s-David-gets-mixed-reviews/Article1-1004928.aspx|work=Hindustan Times|date=1 February 2013|access-date=22 February 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141021062228/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Neil-Nitin-Mukesh-s-David-gets-mixed-reviews/Article1-1004928.aspx|archive-date=21 October 2014}}</ref> Writing for ''The Times of India'', Madhureeta Mukherjee described it as "restrained and powerful"<ref>{{cite web|title=David|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/hindi/David/movie-review/18271538.cms|author=Mukherjee, Madhureeta|work=The Times of India|date=1 February 2013|access-date=22 February 2013|archive-date=8 February 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130208112315/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/hindi/David/movie-review/18271538.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> and [[CNN-IBN]]'s [[Rajeev Masand]] said that Mukesh is "nicely understated".<ref>{{cite web|title='David' Review: Much to appreciate but formidable length mars its chances|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/david-review-much-to-appreciate-but-formidable-length-script-holes-are-its-weak-points/370271-47-84.html|author=Masand, Rajeev|publisher=[[CNN-IBN]]|date=2 February 2013|access-date=22 February 2013|archive-date=3 February 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130203210943/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/david-review-much-to-appreciate-but-formidable-length-script-holes-are-its-weak-points/370271-47-84.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>


He next appeared opposite [[Sonal Chauhan]] in [[Eros International]]'s horror film ''[[3G (film)|3G]]''. Filmed in Fiji, the film told the story of how the duo face supernatural occurrences when they buy a [[3G]]-enabled phone.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sharma|first=Garima|title=Neil Nitin Mukesh, Sonal Chauhan promote 3G|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news-interviews/Neil-Nitin-Mukesh-Sonal-Chauhan-promote-3G/articleshow/18793072.cms|access-date=14 July 2014|work=The Times of India|date=3 March 2013|archive-date=13 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180113093341/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news-interviews/Neil-Nitin-Mukesh-Sonal-Chauhan-promote-3G/articleshow/18793072.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> The film was not well received by critics.<ref>{{cite news|title='3G&nbsp;– A Killer Connection' Critics Review: A Big 'NO'|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/0393g-a-killer-connection039-critics-review-a-big-no-446567|access-date=14 July 2014|work=International Business Times|date=15 March 2013|archive-date=15 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140715003612/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/0393g-a-killer-connection039-critics-review-a-big-no-446567|url-status=live}}</ref> In a review for Rediff.com, Ankur Pathak said that Mukesh is "aggressively over the top" and added that his "body language is consistently uncomfortable."<ref>{{cite web|last=Pathak|first=Ankur|title=Review: 3G only offers cheap thrills|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-3g-only-offers-cheap-thrills/20130315.htm|work=Rediff.com|access-date=14 July 2014|date=15 March 2013|archive-date=15 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140715015834/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-3g-only-offers-cheap-thrills/20130315.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> He also appeared in [[Susi Ganeshan]]'s crime thriller ''[[Shortcut Romeo]]'' with [[Ameesha Patel]] and [[Puja Gupta]]. The picture ran into trouble when it got a limited release by its producers, and emerged as a major commercial failure.<ref>{{cite web|last=Tuteja|first=Joginder|title=Neil-Ameesha, Mithun-Suniel starrers sabotaged?|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/5155|publisher=Bollywood Hungama|date=25 June 2013|access-date=14 July 2014|archive-date=22 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141022225646/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/5155|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Box Office Earnings 28/06/13 - 04/07/13 (Nett Collections in Ind Rs)|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/cpages.php?pageName=earnings|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921054334/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/cpages.php?pageName=earnings|archive-date=21 September 2013 |publisher=Box Office India|access-date=14 July 2014}}</ref> On his performance, Madhureeta Mukherjee of ''The Times of India'' said: "Neil performs well as always, he looks good (he needs to tone down his physicality for such roles) and proves that actors like him need better scripts to justify their true potential."<ref>{{cite news|last=Mukherjee|first=Madhureeta|title=Shortcut Romeo|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-review/Shortcut-Romeo/movie-review/20662707.cms|access-date=14 July 2014|work=The Times of India|date=20 June 2013}}</ref>
He next appeared opposite [[Sonal Chauhan]] in [[Eros International]]'s horror film ''[[3G (film)|3G]]''. Filmed in Fiji, the film told the story of how the duo face supernatural occurrences when they buy a [[3G]]-enabled phone.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sharma|first=Garima|title=Neil Nitin Mukesh, Sonal Chauhan promote 3G|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news-interviews/Neil-Nitin-Mukesh-Sonal-Chauhan-promote-3G/articleshow/18793072.cms|access-date=14 July 2014|work=The Times of India|date=3 March 2013|archive-date=13 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180113093341/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news-interviews/Neil-Nitin-Mukesh-Sonal-Chauhan-promote-3G/articleshow/18793072.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> The film was not well received by critics.<ref>{{cite news|title='3G&nbsp;– A Killer Connection' Critics Review: A Big 'NO'|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/0393g-a-killer-connection039-critics-review-a-big-no-446567|access-date=14 July 2014|work=International Business Times|date=15 March 2013|archive-date=15 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140715003612/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/0393g-a-killer-connection039-critics-review-a-big-no-446567|url-status=live}}</ref> In a review for Rediff.com, Ankur Pathak said that Mukesh is "aggressively over the top" and added that his "body language is consistently uncomfortable."<ref>{{cite web|last=Pathak|first=Ankur|title=Review: 3G only offers cheap thrills|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-3g-only-offers-cheap-thrills/20130315.htm|work=Rediff.com|access-date=14 July 2014|date=15 March 2013|archive-date=15 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140715015834/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-3g-only-offers-cheap-thrills/20130315.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> He also appeared in [[Susi Ganeshan]]'s crime thriller ''[[Shortcut Romeo]]'' with [[Ameesha Patel]] and [[Puja Gupta]]. The picture ran into trouble when it got a limited release by its producers, and emerged as a major commercial failure.<ref>{{cite web|last=Tuteja|first=Joginder|title=Neil-Ameesha, Mithun-Suniel starrers sabotaged?|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/5155|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|date=25 June 2013|access-date=14 July 2014|archive-date=22 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141022225646/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/5155|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Box Office Earnings 28/06/13 – 04/07/13 (Nett Collections in Ind Rs)|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/cpages.php?pageName=earnings|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921054334/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/cpages.php?pageName=earnings|archive-date=21 September 2013 |publisher=Box Office India|access-date=14 July 2014}}</ref> On his performance, Madhureeta Mukherjee of ''The Times of India'' said: "Neil performs well as always, he looks good (he needs to tone down his physicality for such roles) and proves that actors like him need better scripts to justify their true potential."<ref>{{cite news|last=Mukherjee|first=Madhureeta|title=Shortcut Romeo|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-review/Shortcut-Romeo/movie-review/20662707.cms|access-date=14 July 2014|work=The Times of India|date=20 June 2013}}</ref>
{{update section|date=September 2017}}
{{update section|date=September 2017}}
Mukesh has completed work on two films – Prerna Wadhwan's romantic drama ''Ishqeria'', which will see him star opposite [[Richa Chadda]],<ref>{{cite news|last=Parkar|first=Shaheen|title=Neil Nitin Mukesh starrer 'Ishqeria' delayed yet again|url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/neil-nitin-mukesh-starrer-ishqeria-delayed-yet-again/15048010|access-date=14 July 2014|work=[[Mid-Day]]|date=25 January 2014|archive-date=15 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140715010229/http://www.mid-day.com/articles/neil-nitin-mukesh-starrer-ishqeria-delayed-yet-again/15048010|url-status=live}}</ref> and Manish Vatsalya's ''Dussehra'', where Mukesh will feature as an encounter specialist with [[Tena Desae]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Neil Nitin Mukesh an encounter specialist in 'Dussehra'|url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/bollywood/neil-nitin-mukesh-an-encounter-specialist-in-dussehra_130781.html|publisher=Zee News|date=26 March 2013|access-date=14 July 2014|archive-date=15 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140715004213/http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/bollywood/neil-nitin-mukesh-an-encounter-specialist-in-dussehra_130781.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He debuted in [[Tamil cinema]] with [[AR Murugadoss]]'s ''[[Kaththi]]''.  He also acted in [[Sooraj R. Barjatya]]'s 2015 family drama ''[[Prem Ratan Dhan Payo]]'' with [[Salman Khan]] and [[Sonam Kapoor]].<ref>{{cite web|title='Johnny Gaddar' inspired my look in 'Kaththi': Neil Nitin Mukesh|url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/regional/johnny-gaddar-inspired-my-look-in-kaththi-neil-nitin-mukesh_158297.html|publisher=Zee News|date=14 July 2014|access-date=14 July 2014|archive-date=15 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140715004341/http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/regional/johnny-gaddar-inspired-my-look-in-kaththi-neil-nitin-mukesh_158297.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He also made a guest appearance in ''[[Wazir (film)|Wazir]]''.
Mukesh has completed work on two films – Prerna Wadhwan's romantic drama ''Ishqeria'', which will see him star opposite [[Richa Chadda]],<ref>{{cite news|last=Parkar|first=Shaheen|title=Neil Nitin Mukesh starrer 'Ishqeria' delayed yet again|url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/neil-nitin-mukesh-starrer-ishqeria-delayed-yet-again/15048010|access-date=14 July 2014|work=[[Mid-Day]]|date=25 January 2014|archive-date=15 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140715010229/http://www.mid-day.com/articles/neil-nitin-mukesh-starrer-ishqeria-delayed-yet-again/15048010|url-status=live}}</ref> and Manish Vatsalya's ''Dussehra'', where Mukesh will feature as an encounter specialist with [[Tena Desae]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Neil Nitin Mukesh an encounter specialist in 'Dussehra'|url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/bollywood/neil-nitin-mukesh-an-encounter-specialist-in-dussehra_130781.html|publisher=Zee News|date=26 March 2013|access-date=14 July 2014|archive-date=15 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140715004213/http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/bollywood/neil-nitin-mukesh-an-encounter-specialist-in-dussehra_130781.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He debuted in [[Tamil cinema]] with [[AR Murugadoss]]'s ''[[Kaththi]]''.  He also acted in [[Sooraj R. Barjatya]]'s 2015 family drama ''[[Prem Ratan Dhan Payo]]'' with [[Salman Khan]] and [[Sonam Kapoor]].<ref>{{cite web|title='Johnny Gaddar' inspired my look in 'Kaththi': Neil Nitin Mukesh|url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/regional/johnny-gaddar-inspired-my-look-in-kaththi-neil-nitin-mukesh_158297.html|publisher=Zee News|date=14 July 2014|access-date=14 July 2014|archive-date=15 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140715004341/http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/regional/johnny-gaddar-inspired-my-look-in-kaththi-neil-nitin-mukesh_158297.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He also made a guest appearance in ''[[Wazir (film)|Wazir]]''.


In November 2018, he turned producer and started filming ''[[Bypass Road (film)|Bypass Road]]'', a thriller-drama film directed by his brother Naman Nitin Mukesh and written by himself. The film is scheduled to be released on 1 November 2019.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/neil-nitin-mukeshs-debut-production-venture-bypass-road-gets-an-auspicious-start/articleshow/65844346.cms|title=Neil Nitin Mukesh's debut production venture 'Bypass Road' gets an auspicious start|work=The Times of India|access-date=17 September 2018|archive-date=17 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180917183356/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/neil-nitin-mukeshs-debut-production-venture-bypass-road-gets-an-auspicious-start/articleshow/65844346.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2019/aug/12/neil-nitin-mukesh-thriller-bypass-road-to-release-in-november-2017925.html|title=Neil Nitin Mukesh thriller 'Bypass Road' to release in November|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=24 September 2019|archive-date=24 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190924085242/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2019/aug/12/neil-nitin-mukesh-thriller-bypass-road-to-release-in-november-2017925.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
In November 2018, he turned producer with  ''[[Bypass Road (film)|Bypass Road]]'', a thriller-drama film directed by his brother Naman Nitin Mukesh and written by himself.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/neil-nitin-mukeshs-debut-production-venture-bypass-road-gets-an-auspicious-start/articleshow/65844346.cms|title=Neil Nitin Mukesh's debut production venture 'Bypass Road' gets an auspicious start|work=The Times of India|access-date=17 September 2018|archive-date=17 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180917183356/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/neil-nitin-mukeshs-debut-production-venture-bypass-road-gets-an-auspicious-start/articleshow/65844346.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2019/aug/12/neil-nitin-mukesh-thriller-bypass-road-to-release-in-november-2017925.html|title=Neil Nitin Mukesh thriller 'Bypass Road' to release in November|website=The New Indian Express|date=12 August 2019 |access-date=24 September 2019|archive-date=24 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190924085242/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2019/aug/12/neil-nitin-mukesh-thriller-bypass-road-to-release-in-november-2017925.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
 
In 2019, he appeared in ''[[Saaho]]'', a multilingual film directed by [[Sujeeth]], playing an antagonist Jai aka Ashok Chakravarty.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/photo-features/saaho-interesting-facts-about-the-prabhas-and-shraddha-kapoor-starrer/-mandira-bedi-and-neil-nitin-mukesh-in-negative-roles/photostory/60526112.cms|title=Mandira Bedi and Neil Nitin Mukesh in negative roles – Saaho: Interesting facts about the Prabhas and Shraddha Kapoor starrer – The Times of India|date=15 September 2017|website=The Times of India|access-date=24 September 2019|archive-date=31 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190831035306/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/photo-features/saaho-interesting-facts-about-the-prabhas-and-shraddha-kapoor-starrer/-mandira-bedi-and-neil-nitin-mukesh-in-negative-roles/photostory/60526112.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
 
In 2024, he acted in [[Ashwni Dhir]]'s ''[[Hisaab Barabar]]'', a social drama, and Ashok K. Mishra's ''Backfire''.<ref>{{Cite news |title=R Madhavan and Neil Nitin Mukesh starrer Hisaab Barabar to premiere at 55th IFFI on Nov 26, 2024 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/r-madhavan-neil-nitin-mukesh-starrere-hisaab-barabar-premiere-55th-iffi-nov-26-2024/ |work=Bollywood Hungama |date=14 November 2024 |access-date=19 February 2025}}</ref>


In 2019, he appeared in ''[[Saaho]]'', a multilingual film directed by [[Sujeeth]], playing an antagonist Jai aka Ashok Chakravarty.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/photo-features/saaho-interesting-facts-about-the-prabhas-and-shraddha-kapoor-starrer/-mandira-bedi-and-neil-nitin-mukesh-in-negative-roles/photostory/60526112.cms|title=Mandira Bedi and Neil Nitin Mukesh in negative roles - Saaho: Interesting facts about the Prabhas and Shraddha Kapoor starrer - The Times of India|date=15 September 2017|website=The Times of India|access-date=24 September 2019|archive-date=31 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190831035306/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/photo-features/saaho-interesting-facts-about-the-prabhas-and-shraddha-kapoor-starrer/-mandira-bedi-and-neil-nitin-mukesh-in-negative-roles/photostory/60526112.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
In 2025, he appeared in the TV series ''[[Hai Junoon!]]'', as well as the film ''[[Ek Chatur Naar]]''.<ref name="TOI_HaiJunoon"/>


==Personal life==
== Personal life ==
In 2017, Mukesh married Rukmini Sahay in a traditional [[Hindu wedding]] arranged by the familial elders.
In 2017, Mukesh married Rukmini Sahay.


In April 2018, Neil Nitin Mukesh announced via Instagram that the couple were expecting their first child. A daughter, Nurvi Neil Mukesh, was born on 20 September 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-neil-nitin-mukesh-welcomes-daughter-nurvi-neil-mukesh-home-see-pics-2666758|title=Neil Nitin Mukesh welcomes daughter Nurvi Neil Mukesh home, See pics|first=DNA Web|last=Team|date=23 September 2018|website=DNA India}}</ref>
In April 2018, Neil Nitin Mukesh announced via Instagram that the couple were expecting their first child. A daughter, Nurvi Neil Mukesh, was born on 20 September 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-neil-nitin-mukesh-welcomes-daughter-nurvi-neil-mukesh-home-see-pics-2666758|title=Neil Nitin Mukesh welcomes daughter Nurvi Neil Mukesh home, See pics|first=DNA Web|last=Team|date=23 September 2018|website=DNA India}}</ref>


==Other ventures==
== Other ventures ==


===Social activism===
=== Social activism ===
In 2009, Mukesh started an NGO to support and help needy women by providing them with food, shelter and vocational training to support themselves. The philanthropic project was named for his grandmother, Saral Devi Mathur. The actor said: "I have read about women getting oppressed, exploited by men and other family members. They get sold like commodities and are driven into prostitution. I'm always pained to hear all this and at the back of my mind I had thought that I would start an organisation to support such women."<ref>{{cite news|title=Neil champions the cause of women|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_neil-champions-the-cause-of-women_1326383|newspaper=DNA India|access-date=19 September 2012|archive-date=25 December 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091225183001/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_neil-champions-the-cause-of-women_1326383|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2012, he joined with [[Volkswagen]] in support of an environmental campaign called "Think Blue", an initiative increasing awareness of [[water scarcity]] and other pressing ecological issues.<ref>{{cite news|title=Neil supports environment awareness campaign|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/videos/entertainment/20/neil-supports-environment-awareness-campaign/9419|newspaper=The Indian Express|access-date=19 September 2012}}</ref>
In 2009, Mukesh started an NGO to support and help needy women by providing them with food, shelter and vocational training to support themselves. The philanthropic project was named for his grandmother, Saral Devi Mathur. The actor said: "I have read about women getting oppressed, exploited by men and other family members. They get sold like commodities and are driven into prostitution. I'm always pained to hear all this and at the back of my mind I had thought that I would start an organisation to support such women."<ref>{{cite news|title=Neil champions the cause of women|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_neil-champions-the-cause-of-women_1326383|newspaper=DNA India|access-date=19 September 2012|archive-date=25 December 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091225183001/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_neil-champions-the-cause-of-women_1326383|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2012, he joined with [[Volkswagen]] in support of an environmental campaign called "Think Blue", an initiative increasing awareness of [[water scarcity]] and other pressing ecological issues.<ref>{{cite news|title=Neil supports environment awareness campaign|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/videos/entertainment/20/neil-supports-environment-awareness-campaign/9419|newspaper=The Indian Express|access-date=19 September 2012}}</ref>


===Award ceremony participation===
=== Award ceremony participation ===
Mukesh participated in the Hiru Golden Film Awards 2016 in [[Sri Lanka]] as a special guest, along with Bollywood actors such as [[Sunil Shetty]], [[Jackie Shroff]], and actresses [[Sridevi]], [[Madhuri Dixit]] and [[Karishma Kapoor]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hirugoldenfilmawards.lk/|title=Hiru Golden Film Awards|access-date=5 September 2016|publisher=hirugoldenfilmawards.hirutv.lk|archive-date=20 February 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140220065436/http://www.fashioncirqle.com/2011/10/09/lux-beauty-ambassadors-over-the-years|url-status=live}}</ref>
Mukesh participated in the Hiru Golden Film Awards 2016 in [[Sri Lanka]] as a special guest, along with Bollywood actors such as [[Sunil Shetty]], [[Jackie Shroff]], and actresses [[Sridevi]], [[Madhuri Dixit]] and [[Karishma Kapoor]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hirugoldenfilmawards.lk/|title=Hiru Golden Film Awards|access-date=5 September 2016|publisher=hirugoldenfilmawards.hirutv.lk|archive-date=20 February 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140220065436/http://www.fashioncirqle.com/2011/10/09/lux-beauty-ambassadors-over-the-years|url-status=live}}</ref>


==Filmography==
== Filmography ==
{{Pending films key}}
 
=== Film ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|- style="text-align:center;"
|- style="text-align:center;"
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| ''[[Vijay (1988 film)|Vijay]]''
| ''[[Vijay (1988 film)|Vijay]]''
| Young Vikram
| Young Vikram
|
|Child artist
|-
|-
| 1989
| 1989
| ''[[Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharnii]]''
| ''[[Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharnii]]''
| Young Ravi Verma
| Young Ravi Verma
|
|Child artist
|-
| 2002
| ''[[Mujhse Dosti Karoge]]''
|{{n/a}}
|Assistant director
|-
|-
| 2007
| 2007
| ''[[Johnny Gaddaar]]''
| ''[[Johnny Gaddaar]]''
| Vikram / Johnny G (Bollywood Debut)
| Vikram / Johnny G  
|Nominated - [[Filmfare Best Male Debut Award]]
|Nominated – [[Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut]]
|-
|-
|rowspan="3"|2009
| rowspan="3" |2009
| ''[[Aa Dekhen Zara]]''
| ''[[Aa Dekhen Zara]]''
| Ray Acharya
| Ray Acharya
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|-
|-
| ''[[New York (2009 film)|New York]]''
| ''[[New York (2009 film)|New York]]''
| Omar
| Omar Aijaz
| Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor
| Nominated – [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor]]
|-
|-
| ''[[Jail (2009 film)|Jail]]''
| ''[[Jail (2009 film)|Jail]]''
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|
|
|-
|-
|rowspan="2"|2010
| rowspan="2" |2010
| ''[[Lafangey Parindey]]''
| ''[[Lafangey Parindey]]''
| Nandan Kamthekar
| Nandan Kamthekar
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| ''[[Players (2011 film)|Players]]''
| ''[[Players (2011 film)|Players]]''
| Spider
| Spider
|  
|
|-
|-
|rowspan="3"|2013
| rowspan="3" |2013
| ''[[David (2013 Hindi film)|David]]''
| ''[[David (2013 Hindi film)|David]]''
| David / Iqbal
| David and his son
|  
|
|-
|-
| ''[[3G (2013 film)|3G]]''
| ''[[3G (2013 film)|3G]]''
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| ''[[Kaththi]]''
| ''[[Kaththi]]''
| Chirag
| Chirag
| Tamil Film Debut; [[Tamil cinema|Tamil film]]
| Tamil film; Nominated{{Dash}}[[South Indian International Movie Awards|SIIMA Award for Actor in a Negative Role – Tamil]]
[[South Indian International Movie Awards|SIIMA Award for Actor in a Negative Role - Tamil]]
|-
|-
| 2015
| 2015
| ''[[Prem Ratan Dhan Payo]]''
| ''[[Prem Ratan Dhan Payo]]''
| Yuvraj Ajay Singh
| Yuvraj Ajay Singh
|  
|
|-
|-
| 2016
| 2016
| ''[[Wazir (film)|Wazir]]''
| ''[[Wazir (film)|Wazir]]''
| Wazir
| Wazir
| Special appearance
|
|-
|-
|rowspan="2"|2017
| rowspan="2" |2017
|''[[Indu Sarkar]]''
|''[[Indu Sarkar]]''
| [[Sanjay Gandhi]]
| [[Sanjay Gandhi]]
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|
|-
|-
|rowspan="3"|2018
| rowspan="3" |2018
| ''[[Ishqeria]]''
| ''[[Ishqeria]]''
| Raghav
| Raghav
|  
|
|-
|-
| ''[[Dassehra (film)|Dassehra]]''
| ''[[Dassehra (film)|Dassehra]]''
| Rudra Pratap Singh
| Rudra Pratap Singh
|  
|
|-  
|-
| ''[[Kavacham (2018 film)|Kavacham]]''
| ''[[Kavacham (2018 film)|Kavacham]]''
|Vikramaditya
|Vikramaditya
| [[Telugu film]]  
| [[Telugu film]]
|-
|-
|rowspan="3"|2019
| rowspan="2" |2019
| ''[[Saaho]]''
| ''[[Saaho]]''
|Jai / Ashok Chakravarthy
|Jai / Ashok Chakravarthy
|Trilingual film (Hindi, Tamil and Telugu)
|Simultaneously shot in Telugu
|-
|-
|''[[Bypass Road (film)|Bypass Road]]''
|''[[Bypass Road (film)|Bypass Road]]''
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| Also producer
| Also producer
|-
|-
|rowspan="3"|2021
|2024
| ''[[Firkkie]]''
|''[[Hisaab Barabar]]''
|(to be announced)
|Micky Mehta
|Hindi
|<ref>{{cite news |title=R Madhavan and Neil Nitin Mukesh starrere Hisaab Barabar to premiere at 55th IFFI on Nov 26, 2024 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/r-madhavan-neil-nitin-mukesh-starrere-hisaab-barabar-premiere-55th-iffi-nov-26-2024/ |work=Bollywood Hungama |date=14 November 2024 |access-date=22 November 2024}}</ref>
|-
|2025
| ''[[Ek Chatur Naar]]''
| Abhishek Verma
|<ref>{{cite news |title=Ek Chatur Naar trailer: Divya Khossla and Neil Nitin Mukesh try to outsmart each other in quirky thriller. Watch |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/ek-chatur-naar-trailer-divya-khossla-and-neil-nitin-mukesh-try-to-outsmart-each-other-in-quirky-thriller-watch-101756109207163.html |work=Hindustan Times |agency=ANI |date=25 August 2025 |access-date=25 August 2025}}</ref>
|-
|2026
| {{pending film|Khalifa}}
|
|[[Malayalam film]]<ref>{{Cite news |title=Neil Nitin Mukesh debuts Malayalam film industry with ‘Khalifa’; Prithviraj Sukumaran welcomes the actor with new poster |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/neil-nitin-mukesh-debuts-malayalam-film-industry-with-khalifa-prithviraj-sukumaran-welcomes-the-actor-with-new-poster/articleshow/126543904.cms |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257 |date=15 January 2026 |access-date=15 January 2026}}</ref>
|}
 
Television
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
! colspan="3" |Title
!Role
!Notes
|-
|2025
| colspan="3" |[[Hai Junoon!|''Hai Junoon!'']]
|Gagan Ahuja
|<ref name="TOI_HaiJunoon">{{Cite news |title=Neil Nitin Mukesh and Jacqueline Fernandez's 'Hai Junoon' announced |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/news/hindi/neil-nitin-mukesh-and-jacqueline-fernandezs-hai-junoon-announced/articleshow/120388907.cms |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257 |date=17 April 2025 |access-date=18 October 2025}}</ref>
|}
|}


==Awards and nominations==
== Awards and nominations ==
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
|-
|-
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|-
|-
|rowspan="06"|2008
|rowspan="06"|2008
!scope="row"|[[Filmfare Awards]]
!scope="row"|[[International Indian Film Academy Awards]]
|[[Filmfare Best Male Debut Award|Best Male Debut]]
|[[IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year – Male|Star Debut of the Year – Male]]
| rowspan="06"|''[[Johnny Gaddaar]]''
| rowspan="06"|''[[Johnny Gaddaar]]''
|{{nom}}
|{{nom}}
|-
|-
!scope="row"|[[International Indian Film Academy Awards]]
!scope="row"|[[Zee Cine Awards]]
|Face of the Year
|Special Award (Critics)
|rowspan="1" {{nom}}
|rowspan="1" {{won}}
|-
|-
!scope="row"|[[Screen Awards]]
!scope="row"|[[Screen Awards]]
|[[Screen Award for Most Promising Newcomer&nbsp;– Male|Most Promising Newcomer–Male]]
|[[Screen Award for Best Male Debut|Most Promising Newcomer – Male]]
|rowspan="1" {{nom}}
|rowspan="1" {{nom}}
|-
|-
!scope="row"|[[Stardust Awards]]
!scope="row"|[[Stardust Awards]]
|[[Stardust Superstar of Tomorrow - Male|Superstar of Tomorrow–Male]]
|[[Stardust Award for Superstar of Tomorrow – Male|Superstar of Tomorrow – Male]]
|rowspan="1" {{nom}}
|rowspan="1" {{nom}}
|-
|-
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|rowspan="1" {{won}}
|rowspan="1" {{won}}
|-
|-
!scope="row"|[[Zee Cine Awards]]
! rowspan="2" scope="row" |[[Filmfare Awards]]
|Critics Special Award
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut|Best Male Debut]]
|rowspan="1" {{won}}
|rowspan="1" {{nom}}
|-
|-
|rowspan="1"|2010
|rowspan="1"|2010
!scope="row"|[[Filmfare Awards]]
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor|Best Supporting Actor]]
|[[Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award|Best Supporting Actor]]
| rowspan="1"|''[[New York (2009 film)|New York]]''
| rowspan="1"|''[[New York (2009 film)|New York]]''
|{{nom}}
|{{nom}}
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|rowspan="1"|2015
|rowspan="1"|2015
!scope="row"|[[South Indian International Movie Awards]]
!scope="row"|[[South Indian International Movie Awards]]
|SIIMA Award for Actor in a Negative Role
|Best Actor in a Negative Role
| rowspan="1" |''[[Kaththi]]''
| rowspan="1" |''[[Kaththi]]''
|{{won}}
|{{won}}
|-
|-
|-
|2017
|2017
!scope="row"|[[IIFA Awards]]
!scope="row"|[[IIFA Awards]]
|[[IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role]]
|[[IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role|Best Villain]]
| rowspan="1" |[[Wazir (film)|Wazir]]
| rowspan="1" |[[Wazir (film)|''Wazir'']]
|{{nom}}
|{{nom}}
|-
|-
| rowspan="07" |2020
|2020
! scope="row" |[[Zee Cine Awards Telugu]]
! scope="row" |[[Zee Cine Awards Telugu]]
|Favorite Supporting Actor Male
|Favorite Supporting Actor – Male
| rowspan="06" |[[Saaho]]
|''[[Saaho]]''
|{{won}}
|{{won}}
|-
|}
|}


==See also==
== See also ==
 
{{Portal|India|Bollywood}}
* [[List of Indian film actors]]
* [[List of Indian film actors]]
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==References==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
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Neil Nitin Mukesh
Mukesh in 2025
Born
Neil Nitin Mukesh Chand Mathur

(1982-01-15) 15 January 1982 (age 44)
Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra, India
OccupationActor
Years active1988–1989
2007–present
Spouse(s)
Rukmini Sahay
(
m. 2017)
[1]
Children1
Parent(s)
RelativesMukesh (grandfather)

Neil Nitin Mukesh Chand Mathur (born 15 January 1982) is an Indian actor and producer known for his work in Hindi films. He is the son of playback singer Nitin Mukesh and grandson of singer Mukesh. He debuted as a child artist in Vijay (1988) and Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharnii (1989), and would go on to make his full-fledged debut playing the title role in Johnny Gaddaar (2007). Since then, he has starred in New York (2009), Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (2015), Golmaal Again (2017), and Saaho (2019). He made his Tamil film debut with Kaththi (2014) and Telugu film debut with Kavacham (2018).

Early life and background[edit | edit source]

Neil was born as Neil Nitin Mukesh Chand Mathur on 15 January 1982 in Bombay (presently Mumbai), Maharashtra, India.[2][3] He is the son of playback singer Nitin Mukesh, and grandson of veteran singer Mukesh.[4] His paternal grandmother was a Gujarati Shrimali Brahmin while his paternal grandfather was a Mathur Kayastha from Delhi.[5] He was named by Lata Mangeshkar after the American astronaut Neil Armstrong.[6] As a child, he appeared in Vijay (1988) and Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharnii (1989) as the younger versions of Rishi Kapoor and Govinda respectively.

Neil was educated at HR College in Mumbai, where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in commerce[7] at his father's insistence. He then decided to pursue a career in acting, despite being born into a family of singers.[4] In an interview with The Times of India, the actor said "singing 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".[4] Neil trained at a four-month workshop at the Kishore Namit Kapoor Acting Institute, and received training from actor Anupam Kher.[7]

2007–2010: Debut and breakthrough[edit | edit source]

Mukesh debuted in Sriram Raghavan's 2007 thriller Johnny Gaddaar. His portrayal of a crook received positive reviews from critics and earned him a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut.[8] Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama described Neil as a "complete natural": "The youngster carries off the part with dexterity. There's just one word to describe his performance – superb!"[9] However, despite critical acclaim, the film failed to do well at the box office.[10]

His first 2009 film was the science-fiction thriller Aa Dekhen Zara. Co-starring with Bipasha Basu, he played a struggling photographer who inherits a camera (whose photos predict the future) from his scientist grandfather. The film was a critical and commercial failure.[11] His performance received mixed reviews from critics; while Nikhat Kazmi described him as charming and effortless,[12] Raja Sen of Rediff.com said he "seems to have cleverly picked another character that doesn't require him to act much beyond the fish-out-of-water routine".[13]

Katrina, Neil and Kabir
Mukesh with Katrina Kaif and Kabir Khan on the sets of New York, 2009

His breakthrough came with Kabir Khan's drama thriller New York with John Abraham, Katrina Kaif and Irrfan Khan. Exploring the aftermath of the 9/11, the film was a critical and commercial success, earning over ₹610 million (US$8.6 million) worldwide.[14] His performance was praised by critics, earning him a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor.[15] Subhash K Jha wrote: "Neil as the sophomore with stars and stripes in his eyes is fully convincing credible and supportive of the two central performances."[16]

His final film of the year was Madhur Bhandarkar's Jail, a drama revolving around the cruel reality faced by prisoners in Indian jails. The film's aesthetically shot nude scene (demonstrating the torture Mukesh's character received in jail) and a masturbation scene sparked controversy;[17] as a result, the latter scene was shortened.[18] Mukesh remarked, "My nude or masturbation scenes are not for titillation. It's a very practical need in the script. My character is in jail without sex for 2-1/2 years. What does he do? He naturally seeks pleasure by himself."[18] A commercial failure,[19] the film and his performance were praised by critics.[20] Taran Adarsh wrote: "Not only does Neil Nitin Mukesh deliver his finest performance to date, but the performance would easily rank amongst the finest this year. He conveys the pathos and helplessness that this character demands with amazing understanding. He deserves all praise for his extra-ordinary portrayal."[21]

In 2010, Mukesh featured in Pradeep Sarkar's action drama Lafangey Parindey alongside Deepika Padukone. While the film received mixed reviews, his portrayal of a fighter was appreciated by critics.[22] According to Sify's Sonia Chopra, Neil's "underplayed acting style complements the character's sketch perfectly".[23] Blessy Chettiar of Daily News and Analysis noted: "He looks great in every frame and carries off [the character's] rugged demeanour with panache."[24] Lafangey Parindey was a moderate commercial success, with a worldwide revenue of ₹310 million (US$4.3 million).[25] Neil then starred in Sudhir Mishra's dramatic thriller Tera Kya Hoga Johnny.[26]

He was also been a brand ambassador to the clothing brand Oxemberg in April 2010.[27]

2011–present: Later career[edit | edit source]

The following year Mukesh starred in Vishal Bhardwaj's 7 Khoon Maaf, a black comedy-drama (based on Ruskin Bond's short story Susanna's Seven Husbands)[28] featuring Priyanka Chopra as a woman who murders her seven husbands in an unending quest for love. The actor was cast as Chopra's first husband, Major Edwin Rodriques, an arrogant, jealous and possessive army officer who lost a leg in Punjab's Operation Blue Star in 1984. The film premiered at the 61st Berlin Film Festival;[29] it was a commercial failure, receiving mixed reviews from critics, but Mukesh's performance was praised. Nikhat Kazmi wrote that he "excelled as the brute."[30]

In 2012, Mukesh starred in Abbas–Mustan's Players as part of an ensemble cast including Abhishek Bachchan, Sonam Kapoor, Bipasha Basu and Bobby Deol. The film was a remake of the 2003 Hollywood heist thriller The Italian Job;[31] it was also a commercial failure,[32] receiving mixed to negative reviews from critics (as did Mukesh's performance). Subhash K Jha said he "brings a mean menacing tone to the villainy."[33] And according to Rediff.com's Sukanya Verma, Mukesh "mistakes sinister for superficial, resulting in a truly phony performance."[34]

In 2013, Mukesh worked in three films, though all were commercially unsuccessful.[35] His first release was Bejoy Nambiar's action-drama David, in which he played a gangster whose boss controls the Asian community in 1970's London. The actor said his character's dual personality appealed to him: "Here was this hardcore, extremely violent gangster and on the other hand, my director wanted me to show the emotional and romantic side to him too."[36] The film received mixed reviews, but Mukesh's performance was critically acclaimed.[37] Writing for The Times of India, Madhureeta Mukherjee described it as "restrained and powerful"[38] and CNN-IBN's Rajeev Masand said that Mukesh is "nicely understated".[39]

He next appeared opposite Sonal Chauhan in Eros International's horror film 3G. Filmed in Fiji, the film told the story of how the duo face supernatural occurrences when they buy a 3G-enabled phone.[40] The film was not well received by critics.[41] In a review for Rediff.com, Ankur Pathak said that Mukesh is "aggressively over the top" and added that his "body language is consistently uncomfortable."[42] He also appeared in Susi Ganeshan's crime thriller Shortcut Romeo with Ameesha Patel and Puja Gupta. The picture ran into trouble when it got a limited release by its producers, and emerged as a major commercial failure.[43][44] On his performance, Madhureeta Mukherjee of The Times of India said: "Neil performs well as always, he looks good (he needs to tone down his physicality for such roles) and proves that actors like him need better scripts to justify their true potential."[45]

Mukesh has completed work on two films – Prerna Wadhwan's romantic drama Ishqeria, which will see him star opposite Richa Chadda,[46] and Manish Vatsalya's Dussehra, where Mukesh will feature as an encounter specialist with Tena Desae.[47] He debuted in Tamil cinema with AR Murugadoss's Kaththi. He also acted in Sooraj R. Barjatya's 2015 family drama Prem Ratan Dhan Payo with Salman Khan and Sonam Kapoor.[48] He also made a guest appearance in Wazir.

In November 2018, he turned producer with Bypass Road, a thriller-drama film directed by his brother Naman Nitin Mukesh and written by himself.[49][50]

In 2019, he appeared in Saaho, a multilingual film directed by Sujeeth, playing an antagonist Jai aka Ashok Chakravarty.[51]

In 2024, he acted in Ashwni Dhir's Hisaab Barabar, a social drama, and Ashok K. Mishra's Backfire.[52]

In 2025, he appeared in the TV series Hai Junoon!, as well as the film Ek Chatur Naar.[53]

Personal life[edit | edit source]

In 2017, Mukesh married Rukmini Sahay.

In April 2018, Neil Nitin Mukesh announced via Instagram that the couple were expecting their first child. A daughter, Nurvi Neil Mukesh, was born on 20 September 2018.[54]

Other ventures[edit | edit source]

Social activism[edit | edit source]

In 2009, Mukesh started an NGO to support and help needy women by providing them with food, shelter and vocational training to support themselves. The philanthropic project was named for his grandmother, Saral Devi Mathur. The actor said: "I have read about women getting oppressed, exploited by men and other family members. They get sold like commodities and are driven into prostitution. I'm always pained to hear all this and at the back of my mind I had thought that I would start an organisation to support such women."[55] In 2012, he joined with Volkswagen in support of an environmental campaign called "Think Blue", an initiative increasing awareness of water scarcity and other pressing ecological issues.[56]

Award ceremony participation[edit | edit source]

Mukesh participated in the Hiru Golden Film Awards 2016 in Sri Lanka as a special guest, along with Bollywood actors such as Sunil Shetty, Jackie Shroff, and actresses Sridevi, Madhuri Dixit and Karishma Kapoor.[57]

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Key
Films that have not yet been released Denotes films that have not yet been released

Film[edit | edit source]

Year Film Role Notes
1988 Vijay Young Vikram Child artist
1989 Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharnii Young Ravi Verma Child artist
2002 Mujhse Dosti Karoge N/A Assistant director
2007 Johnny Gaddaar Vikram / Johnny G Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut
2009 Aa Dekhen Zara Ray Acharya
New York Omar Aijaz Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor
Jail Parag Dixit
2010 Lafangey Parindey Nandan Kamthekar
Tera Kya Hoga Johnny Parvez
2011 7 Khoon Maaf Major Edwin Rodriques
2012 Players Spider
2013 David David and his son
3G Sam
Shortcut Romeo Sooraj
2014 Kaththi Chirag Tamil film; Nominated – SIIMA Award for Actor in a Negative Role – Tamil
2015 Prem Ratan Dhan Payo Yuvraj Ajay Singh
2016 Wazir Wazir
2017 Indu Sarkar Sanjay Gandhi [58]
Golmaal Again Nikhil
2018 Ishqeria Raghav
Dassehra Rudra Pratap Singh
Kavacham Vikramaditya Telugu film
2019 Saaho Jai / Ashok Chakravarthy Simultaneously shot in Telugu
Bypass Road Vikram Kapoor Also producer
2024 Hisaab Barabar Micky Mehta [59]
2025 Ek Chatur Naar Abhishek Verma [60]
2026 Khalifa Not yet released Malayalam film[61]

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2025 Hai Junoon! Gagan Ahuja [53]

Awards and nominations[edit | edit source]

Year Award Category Film Result
2008 International Indian Film Academy Awards Star Debut of the Year – Male Johnny Gaddaar Nominated
Zee Cine Awards Special Award (Critics) Won
Screen Awards Most Promising Newcomer – Male Nominated
Stardust Awards Superstar of Tomorrow – Male Nominated
Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards Best Actor in a Negative Role Won
Filmfare Awards Best Male Debut Nominated
2010 Best Supporting Actor New York Nominated
2012 Screen Awards Best Supporting Actor 7 Khoon Maaf Nominated
2015 South Indian International Movie Awards Best Actor in a Negative Role Kaththi Won
2017 IIFA Awards Best Villain Wazir Nominated
2020 Zee Cine Awards Telugu Favorite Supporting Actor – Male Saaho Won

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "PHOTOS: Inside Neil Nitin Mukesh's wedding". Rediff.com. 10 February 2017. Archived from the original on 15 December 2018. Retrieved 6 February 2019.
  2. ↑ "He didn't get GOT but here's a Neil Nitin Mukesh primer". Hindustan Times. 14 November 2015. Archived from the original on 4 December 2015. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  3. ↑ "Happy Birthday Neil Nitin Mukesh: Check out ten best family moments of Golmaal Again star". India TV. 15 January 2019. Retrieved 6 February 2019.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Naval Shetye, Aakanksha (11 September 2007). "Neil Nitin Mukesh's Bollywood break". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 28 September 2013. Retrieved 19 September 2012.
  5. ↑ "Exclusive : Neil Nitin Mukesh & Nitin Mukesh In Conversation With Karan Thapar". YouTube. India Today. 23 October 2016.
  6. ↑ "Celebs named after famous people". Mid-Day. Retrieved 21 February 2013.[permanent dead link]
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Mulchandani, Amrita (16 June 2008). "I am in Love: Neil Nitin Mukesh Chand". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 February 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  8. ↑ Kazmi, Nikhat (29 September 2007). "Johnny Gaddaar". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 15 July 2013. Retrieved 21 February 2013.
  9. ↑ Adarsh, Taran (28 September 2007). "Johnny Gaddaar". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 12 May 2012. Retrieved 21 February 2013.
  10. ↑ "Dil Dosti, Johnny Gaddaar open poorly". Rediff.com. 1 October 2007. Archived from the original on 6 July 2015. Retrieved 21 February 2013.
  11. ↑ "Dashavtaar Opens to a Poor Response". Box Office India. 18 April 2009. Retrieved 21 February 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  12. ↑ Kazmi, Nikhat (26 March 2009). "Aa Dekhen Zara". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 6 October 2013. Retrieved 18 September 2012.
  13. ↑ Sen, Raja (27 March 2009). "Shot in the dark". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 7 April 2012. Retrieved 18 September 2012.
  14. ↑ "Box Office 2009". Box Office India. Archived from the original on 14 October 2013. Retrieved 21 February 2013.
  15. ↑ "Nominations for 55th Idea Filmfare Awards 2009". Bollywood Hungama. 11 February 2011. Archived from the original on 20 October 2014. Retrieved 21 February 2013.
  16. ↑ K Jha, Subhash. "'New York', a remarkable effort". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 15 October 2013. Retrieved 18 September 2012.
  17. ↑ "Nude scene in 'Jail' won't offend moms: Neil Mukesh". Mid-Day. 21 October 2009. Archived from the original on 16 January 2010. Retrieved 22 February 2013.
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 K Jha, Subhash (28 October 2009). "Neil Mukesh's masturbation scene in Jail shortened". Mid-Day. Archived from the original on 14 December 2013. Retrieved 22 February 2013.
  19. ↑ Kazmi, Nikhat (16 November 2009). "Ranbir-Katrina jodi strikes gold at Box Office". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 February 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  20. ↑ Malani, Gaurav (6 November 2009). "Jail: Movie Review". The Economic Times. Archived from the original on 21 May 2014. Retrieved 18 September 2012.
  21. ↑ Adarsh, Taran (6 November 2009). "Jail". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 21 May 2014. Retrieved 18 September 2012.
  22. ↑ Guha, Aniruddha (20 August 2010). "Review: Lafangey Parindey is complete paisa vasool". Daily News and Analysis. Archived from the original on 4 March 2012. Retrieved 18 September 2012.
  23. ↑ Chopra, Sonia. "Movie Review: Lafangey Parindey". Sify. Archived from the original on 28 October 2014. Retrieved 18 September 2012.
  24. ↑ Chettiar, Blessy (20 August 2010). "Review: Lafangey Parindey is a tribute to Mumbai's spirit". Daily News and Analysis. Archived from the original on 20 November 2011. Retrieved 22 February 2013.
  25. ↑ "Box Office 2010". Box Office India. Archived from the original on 14 October 2013. Retrieved 21 February 2013.
  26. ↑ "Failures keep you grounded: Neil Nitin Mukesh". NDTV. 9 December 2010. Retrieved 21 February 2013.
  27. ↑ "Neil Nitin chosen as brand ambassador for Oxemberg suitings". 1 April 2010. Archived from the original on 2 September 2019. Retrieved 2 September 2019.
  28. ↑ "Priyanka's guide to losing your beloved in 7 ways!". The Indian Express. 15 February 2011. Retrieved 22 February 2013.
  29. ↑ Chhabra, Aseem (18 February 2011). "7 Khoon Maaf premieres at Berlin Film Fest". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 8 May 2013. Retrieved 21 February 2013.
  30. ↑ Kazmi, Nikhat (17 February 2011). "7 Khoon Maaf movie review". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 21 January 2012. Retrieved 21 February 2013.
  31. ↑ "Players different from the original movie: Bipasha". Hindustan Times. 27 December 2011. Archived from the original on 20 October 2014. Retrieved 22 February 2013.
  32. ↑ "Agneepath Bumper Opening But Collections Fall Quickly". Box Office India. 21 January 2012. Archived from the original on 2 July 2012. Retrieved 22 February 2013.
  33. ↑ K Jha, Subhash (7 January 2012). "Subhash K. Jha speaks about Players". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 14 July 2012. Retrieved 22 February 2013.
  34. ↑ Verma, Sukanya (6 January 2012). "Review: Players is lacklustre and unimaginative". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 22 February 2013.
  35. ↑ "Don't make mistake of writing me off: Neil Nitin Mukesh". Zee News. 25 January 2014. Archived from the original on 15 July 2014. Retrieved 14 July 2014.
  36. ↑ Roy, Priyanka (31 January 2013). "David: star and style". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on 4 April 2014. Retrieved 22 February 2013.
  37. ↑ "Neil Nitin Mukesh's David gets mixed reviews". Hindustan Times. 1 February 2013. Archived from the original on 21 October 2014. Retrieved 22 February 2013.
  38. ↑ Mukherjee, Madhureeta (1 February 2013). "David". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 8 February 2013. Retrieved 22 February 2013.
  39. ↑ Masand, Rajeev (2 February 2013). "'David' Review: Much to appreciate but formidable length mars its chances". CNN-IBN. Archived from the original on 3 February 2013. Retrieved 22 February 2013.
  40. ↑ Sharma, Garima (3 March 2013). "Neil Nitin Mukesh, Sonal Chauhan promote 3G". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 13 January 2018. Retrieved 14 July 2014.
  41. ↑ "'3G – A Killer Connection' Critics Review: A Big 'NO'". International Business Times. 15 March 2013. Archived from the original on 15 July 2014. Retrieved 14 July 2014.
  42. ↑ Pathak, Ankur (15 March 2013). "Review: 3G only offers cheap thrills". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 15 July 2014. Retrieved 14 July 2014.
  43. ↑ Tuteja, Joginder (25 June 2013). "Neil-Ameesha, Mithun-Suniel starrers sabotaged?". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 22 October 2014. Retrieved 14 July 2014.
  44. ↑ "Box Office Earnings 28/06/13 – 04/07/13 (Nett Collections in Ind Rs)". Box Office India. Archived from the original on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 14 July 2014.
  45. ↑ Mukherjee, Madhureeta (20 June 2013). "Shortcut Romeo". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 July 2014.
  46. ↑ Parkar, Shaheen (25 January 2014). "Neil Nitin Mukesh starrer 'Ishqeria' delayed yet again". Mid-Day. Archived from the original on 15 July 2014. Retrieved 14 July 2014.
  47. ↑ "Neil Nitin Mukesh an encounter specialist in 'Dussehra'". Zee News. 26 March 2013. Archived from the original on 15 July 2014. Retrieved 14 July 2014.
  48. ↑ "'Johnny Gaddar' inspired my look in 'Kaththi': Neil Nitin Mukesh". Zee News. 14 July 2014. Archived from the original on 15 July 2014. Retrieved 14 July 2014.
  49. ↑ "Neil Nitin Mukesh's debut production venture 'Bypass Road' gets an auspicious start". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 17 September 2018. Retrieved 17 September 2018.
  50. ↑ "Neil Nitin Mukesh thriller 'Bypass Road' to release in November". The New Indian Express. 12 August 2019. Archived from the original on 24 September 2019. Retrieved 24 September 2019.
  51. ↑ "Mandira Bedi and Neil Nitin Mukesh in negative roles – Saaho: Interesting facts about the Prabhas and Shraddha Kapoor starrer – The Times of India". The Times of India. 15 September 2017. Archived from the original on 31 August 2019. Retrieved 24 September 2019.
  52. ↑ "R Madhavan and Neil Nitin Mukesh starrer Hisaab Barabar to premiere at 55th IFFI on Nov 26, 2024". Bollywood Hungama. 14 November 2024. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
  53. ↑ 53.0 53.1 "Neil Nitin Mukesh and Jacqueline Fernandez's 'Hai Junoon' announced". The Times of India. 17 April 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 18 October 2025.
  54. ↑ Team, DNA Web (23 September 2018). "Neil Nitin Mukesh welcomes daughter Nurvi Neil Mukesh home, See pics". DNA India.
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  56. ↑ "Neil supports environment awareness campaign". The Indian Express. Retrieved 19 September 2012.
  57. ↑ "Hiru Golden Film Awards". hirugoldenfilmawards.hirutv.lk. Archived from the original on 20 February 2014. Retrieved 5 September 2016.
  58. ↑ "Neil Nitin Mukesh to play Sanjay Gandhi in Madhur Bhandarkar's next". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 23 November 2016. Retrieved 24 November 2016.
  59. ↑ "R Madhavan and Neil Nitin Mukesh starrere Hisaab Barabar to premiere at 55th IFFI on Nov 26, 2024". Bollywood Hungama. 14 November 2024. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
  60. ↑ "Ek Chatur Naar trailer: Divya Khossla and Neil Nitin Mukesh try to outsmart each other in quirky thriller. Watch". Hindustan Times. ANI. 25 August 2025. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  61. ↑ "Neil Nitin Mukesh debuts Malayalam film industry with 'Khalifa'; Prithviraj Sukumaran welcomes the actor with new poster". The Times of India. 15 January 2026. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 15 January 2026.

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