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Mukesh Khanna
Mukesh Khanna (born 23 June 1958) is an Indian actor, talk show host and producer who works in Hindi language films and television shows. He is best known for his portrayal of Shaktimaan, the superhero character in Shaktimaan (1997–2005) and Bhishma in Mahabharat (1988–1990), and also for his appearances in Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara (2012–2013).
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| Born | 23 June 1958[1] Bombay, Bombay State, India | ||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | Indian | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Years active | 1980–present | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Occupation | House of Film and TV Software production | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Years active | 2019–present | ||||||||||||||||||
| Genre | Entertainment and Informational | ||||||||||||||||||
| Subscribers | 1.2 Million[3] | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total views | 132.972 Million[3] | ||||||||||||||||||
| Network | Bheeshm International | ||||||||||||||||||
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Last updated: 26 February 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||
Khanna was also the chairman of Children's Film Society India, from which he resigned in February 2018.[4] He is also the founder and director of entertainment company Bheeshm International.[5] He is currently running The Mukesh Khanna Show on his own YouTube channel named Bheeshm International.[6]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Series | Role | Notes |
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| 1988–1990 | Mahabharat | Bhishma | Debut serial |
| 1989 | Vishwamitra | Vishvamitra | |
| 1990 | Chunni | Karamjeet Singh | |
| 1994–1996 | Chandrakanta | Janbaaz/Meghawat | |
| The Great Maratha | Ibrahim Khan Gardi | ||
| 1995–1996 | Marshall | Marshall | |
| Saraab | Ajay/Vijay | ||
| 1996–1998 | Yug | ||
| 1997–1998 | Vishwaas | Vijay Verma | |
| 1997–1998 | Mahabharat Katha | Bhishma | Sequel to Mahabharat |
| 1997 | Mahayodha | Virat | Also producer, First serial produced under Bheeshm International |
| 1997–2005 | Shaktimaan | Shaktimaan/Pandit Gangadhar Shastri/Major Ranjit Singh/Shri Satya/Clone SHAKTIMAAN | Also producer |
| 1997-1998 | Maharana Pratap – The Pride of India | Rana Sangha | |
| 2002–2003 | Aryamaan – Brahmaand Ka Yodha | Aryamaan/Ojwan/Narrator | Also producer |
| 2003 | Deewar | Vikram Singh | |
| Ehsaas | Digvijay Singh Rathore | ||
| 2007 | Sautela | Vikram Arya | Also producer |
| 2008 | Kal Hamara Hai | Professor Vimalkant Vishnoyi | |
| Waqt Batayega Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya | Biswajeet Raichowdhury[7] | ||
| 2009 | Ssshhhh...Koi Hai | Panini Guruji | episode: Nishan |
| 2012–2013 | Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara | Purushottam Deewan | |
| 2013 | Hamara Hero Shaktimaan | Shaktimaan | Also producer Television film |
| 2016 | Waaris[8] | Lala Pratap Singh Bajwa |
Videos
Web
| Year | Series | Role | Notes |
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| 2019–2020 | Sorry Shaktimaan[10] | Himself/Shaktimaan | Also Producer: First Web Show produced by Bheeshm International |
| 2020–present | The Mukesh Khanna Show[11] | Host | Also producer |
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1981 | Roohi | Debut film | |
| 1982 | Waqt Ke Shahzade | Samson aka Sunny | |
| 1983 | Dard-E-Dil | Govinda | |
| 1984 | Captain Barry | ||
| 1985 | Mujhe Kasam Hai | Rakesh | |
| 1991 | Saugandh | Chaudhary Sarang | |
| Saudagar | Gagan | ||
| 1992 | Tahalka | Major Krishna Rao | |
| Yalgaar | Mahendra Ashwini Kumar | ||
| 1993 | Meri Aan | Commissioner Ashfaque Khan | |
| Kundan | Shanno's brother | ||
| Rani Aur Maharani | |||
| Shaktimaan | Diler | ||
| 1994 | Rakhwale | ||
| Mohabbat Ki Aarzoo | Rai Bahadur Mahendra Pratap Singh | ||
| Insaaniyat | Narrator | ||
| Betaj Badshah | Balwan | ||
| Main Khiladi Tu Anari | Arjun Joglekar | ||
| Amaanat | Agarwal Seth | ||
| Aao Pyar Karen | Shankar | ||
| Pathreela Raasta | Inspector Arjun | ||
| 1995 | Police Lockup | Inspector Pratha | |
| Hukumnama | |||
| Pathreela Rasta | Inspector Arjun | ||
| Reshma | |||
| Jawab | Rajeshwar | ||
| Paandav | Ashwin Kumar | ||
| Maidan-E-Jung | S.P. Arun | ||
| Policewala Gunda | Inspector Chauhan | ||
| Nazar Ke Samne | Baadshah Khan | ||
| Raja | Rana Mahendra Pratap Garhwal | ||
| Taaqat | Police Inspector Khushwant Singh Bedi | ||
| Guddu | Vikram Bahadur | ||
| Veer | Tiger | ||
| Barsaat | Baba | ||
| 1996 | Jagannath | ||
| Himmat | Inspector D'Souza | ||
| Himmatwar | Inspector Rajeshwar | ||
| Bal Brahmachari | Thakur Raghuveer Singh | ||
| 1997 | Aakhri Sanghursh | Shakti Singh | |
| Nazarr | Commissioner | ||
| Salma Pe Dil Aa Gaya | Sardar Gul Khan | ||
| Judge Mujrim | Mangal Singh | ||
| Agnee Morcha | |||
| 1998 | Mahayuddh | ||
| Keemat:They Are Back | Suraj Pratap Singh | ||
| Zulm-O-Sitam | Ins. Liyaqat Khan | ||
| 1999 | Jaalsaaz | Advocate D.K. Khanna | |
| International Khiladi | Bismillah | ||
| 2000 | Gang | Lala | |
| Khauff | S.P. Jaidev Singh | ||
| Hera Pheri | Police Commissioner Prakash | ||
| 2001 | Censor | ||
| Ek Aur Jung | |||
| Hamari Bahu | |||
| 2003 | Tada | ||
| 2004 | Plan | Alibhai | |
| Mission Mumbai | Inspector Indrajeet | ||
| 2005 | Dhana 51 | Mahesh Chandra | Telugu film |
| Hanuman | Hanuman (voice) | ||
| The Film | |||
| 2009 | Chal Chalein | Justice Bharat Kumar | |
| 2010 | Barood : (The Fire) - A Love Story | Abhay Kumar | |
| 2012 | Akkad Bakkad Bam Be Bo | Ins. Vikram | |
| Krishna Aur Kans | Akroor (voice) | ||
| 2014 | Ardha Gangu Ardha Gondya | Marathi film | |
| Rajadhi Raja | Sikhander | Malayalam film | |
| Money Back Guarantee | God | ||
| 2022 | 3 Shyaane | Businessman |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Title | Result | Ref. |
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| 2013 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara | Nominated | [12] |
References
- ^ "Mukesh Khanna Birthday: 'शक्तिमान' के बाद सिनेमा को मिले ये छह सुपरहीरो, बेमिसाल हैं इनकी शक्तियां". Amar Ujala (in Hindi).
- ^ "I Have A Strong Grudge Against The Film Industry". The Financial Express. 21 July 2002.
- ^ a b "About BheeshmInternational". YouTube.
- ^ "Mukesh Khanna is new chairperson of Children Film Society He is currently running, The Mukesh Khanna Show on his own youtube channel, Bhishma International". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 28 April 2015. from the original on 6 April 2019. Retrieved 10 February 2016.
- ^ "Mukesh Khanna Director, mumbai film city, Mumbai (2020)". www.cineplo.com. from the original on 4 March 2020. Retrieved 4 March 2020.
- ^ InformalNewz. "Mukesh Khanna Show: 'Bhishma' of Mahabharata launches The Mukesh Khanna Show, steps taken after rejecting 'Kapil Sharma Show'". informalnewz. Retrieved 2 June 2021.
- ^ "The Sunday Tribune - Spectrum". www.tribuneindia.com.
- ^ "Mukesh Khanna to quit 'Waaris' aired on &TV". 23 June 2016.
- ^ "Look Shaktimaan is wearing mask". twitter.
- ^ "Sorry Shaktimaan". YouTube.
- ^ "The MUKESH Khanna Show". YouTube.
- ^ . Archived from the original on 25 April 2015.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Mukesh Khanna.
- Mukesh Khanna at IMDb