Mukesh Khanna Age, Wiki and Bio

Mukesh Khanna

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth19/06/1958
Age66 years
BirthplaceMumbai

Physical Stats & More

Height185 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper

Personal Life

Date of Birth19/06/1958
BirthplaceMumbai
Zodiac signGemini
ReligionHinduism
CasteKhatri

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsReportedly, he has never been in any relations with a woman.

Family

FatherNames Not Known
MotherNames Not Known
Siblings
BrotherVed Khanna (elder; actor & producer); died in 2018
SisterKamal Kapoor (elder); died of lung disease after recovering from COVID-19 a few days earlier
SpouseN/A

Career

Debut
Hindi FilmRoohi (1981)
Telugu FilmDhana 51 (2005)
Marathi FilmArdha Gangu Ardha Gondya (2014)
Malayalam FilmRajadhi Raja (2014)
TVMahabharat (1988)
Politics
PartyBharatiya Janata Party (BJP) (1998-present)

Favourites

Actor(s)Clint Eastwood, Dilip Kumar
Politician(s)Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Narendra Modi

Some Lesser Known Facts

Mukesh Khanna does not smoke or drink alcohol.
He is a prominent figure in Indian television, famous for his roles in Mahabharat and as Shaktimaan.
Khanna grew up in a middle-class family in Mumbai and pursued a degree in science before studying law.
He later attended the Film and Television Institute of India to study acting.
Khanna appeared in over 60 Bollywood films, including some successful ones like Saudagar and Hera Pheri.
Television brought him more success, particularly through Mahabharat and Shaktimaan.
He initially refused the role of Duryodhan in Mahabharat but later landed the role of Bhishma Pitamah.
Khanna's dedication led him to vow not to marry while portraying Bhishma Pitamah on-screen.
Shaktimaan, which aired from 1997 to 2005, gained immense popularity in India.
Khanna received thousands of letters weekly after Shaktimaan aired.
Apart from Mahabharat and Shaktimaan, he starred in Chandrakanta and Aryamaan.
Khanna has also produced television projects and is involved in politics.
He has campaigned for BJP but supported a different party during the 2014 elections in Jammu.
Khanna criticized historical television dramas in an interview.
He has vowed never to play a negative role on screen.
In 2015, he was appointed Chairman of Children's Film Society, India.
Khanna owns a production company and acting schools in multiple cities.