Mukesh Age, Wiki and Bio

Mukesh

Quick Info

ProfessionSinger
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth22/07/1923
Age101 years
BirthplaceDelhi, India

Bio/Wiki

Full NameMukesh Chand Mathur

Physical Stats & More

Height175 cm
Weight75 kg

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolNot Known
CollegeN/A
Educational Qualification10th Standard

Personal Life

Date of Death27 August 1976
Place Of DeathDetroit, Michigan, United States of America
Zodiac sign/Sun signCancer
HometownDelhi, India

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Wife/SpouseSaral Trivedi
Marriage Date22/07/1946
Children
Sons
  • Nitin Mukesh
  • Mohnish Mukesh
Daughters
  • Rita
  • Nalini
  • Namrata(aka Amrita)
GrandsonNeil Nitin Mukesh

Family

FatherZorawar Chand Mathur (Engineer)
MotherChandrani Mathur
Siblings
BrotherNot Known
SisterSundar Pyari

Career

Debut
As an Actorfilm- Nirdosh (1941)
Playback SingerSong- Dil Hi Bujha Hua Ho (Nirdosh- 1941)
Famous Songs for Raj Kapoor
  • Kisi Ki Muskurahaton Pe Ho Nisar (Anari, 1959)
  • Awara Hoon (Awaara, 1951)
  • Jaane Kahan Gaye Woh Din (Mera Naam Joker, 1970)
Notable Awards
  • National Award for the song ‘Kai Baar Yun Bhi Dekha’
  • Filmfare Awards for songs ‘Sab Kuch Seekha’ (1959), ‘Jai Bolo Beimaan Ki’ (1972), ‘Kabhi Kabhie Mere Dil Mein’ (1976), and ‘Sabse Bada Naadan’ (1970)
  • Bengal Film Journalists Association Awards for songs ‘Duniya Banane Wale,’ ‘Chandan Sa Badan’, and ‘Ram Kare Aisa Ho Jaye.’

Favourites

Hobbies
  • Horse Riding
  • Singing
  • Travelling
Favorite Actors
  • Raj Kapoor
  • Dilip Kumar
  • Rajesh Khanna
Favorite Actresses
  • Madhubala
  • Sharmila Tagore
  • Rekha
Favorite Singers
  • K. L. Saigal
  • Lata Mangeshkar
  • Mohammed Rafi

Some Lesser Known Facts

Developed interest in music after being inspired by a music teacher.
Worked as a clerk before pursuing a career in singing.
Eloped with his wife due to disapproval from her father regarding their marriage to a singer.
Received training from Pandit Jagannath Prasad in Mumbai.
Was a big fan of K. L. Saigal and emulated his voice in the early stages of his career.
Became the favored voice for singing in various films of Raj Kapoor.
Received numerous awards for his exceptional songs.
Passed away in Detroit, Michigan after experiencing chest pain.