Personal Information

Full Name: Neil Nitin Mukesh Chand Mathur

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Country/State: India

Date of Birth: 1985-01-15

Languages Known: Hindi, English

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

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Religion: Hinduism

Hobbies: Singing (passionate singer and composer), composing music, photography, writing, playing piano

Education

School: Greenlawns High School, Mumbai (early education)

College: H.R. College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai

Degrees Obtained: Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)

Physical Stats

Height: 172 cm

Weight: 69 kg

Family Information

Parents: Father: Nitin Mukesh (playback singer) Mother: Nishi Mukesh

Siblings: Not publicly disclosed

Marital Status: married

Wife: Rukmini Sahay (married in Udaipur; she is his wife as of 2026)

Children: 1

Career

Current Position: Actor, Producer, Writer, Singer, Composer, Director (occasional)

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Net Worth: Approximately ₹40-50 crore (estimated from acting career, endorsements, family legacy, and creative projects)

Awards & Achievements: International Indian Film Academy Award (IIFA) for Best Performance in a Negative Role – Johnny Gaddaar (2007) Filmfare Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor – New York (2009) Screen Award nomination for Best Villain – 7 Khoon Maaf (2011) Known for debut Johnny Gaddaar (2007 thriller success), roles in New York (2009), Teri Meri Kahaani (2012), 3G (2013), Wazir (2016), M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016 cameo/supporting) Multilingual work (Hindi, Tamil debut Kaththi 2013); recent projects include Ek Chatur Naar (2025), Hai Junoon series (2025)

Biography Details

Neil Nitin Mukesh (born January 15, 1982, in Mumbai) is an Indian actor, producer, singer, and composer from a legendary musical family—son of playback singer Nitin Mukesh and grandson of iconic singer Mukesh. After graduating with a B.Com from HR College, Mumbai, he trained at Kishore Namit Kapoor Acting Institute and debuted in Johnny Gaddaar (2007), earning acclaim for his negative role.

He shone in New York (2009) and appeared in films like 7 Khoon Maaf, Teri Meri Kahaani, and Wazir. Married to Rukmini Sahay since 2017, they have a daughter, Nurvi (born 2018). Beyond acting, he is passionate about singing, composing, photography, and writing. In recent years, he has focused on OTT, production, and creative pursuits. At 44, he remains active in diverse projects and family life.

• January 15, 2026: On his 44th birthday, Prithviraj Sukumaran officially welcomed Neil to Malayalam cinema with the mob thriller Khalifa (directed by Vysakh), set for Onam 2026 release. First look revealed, positioning it as a grand spectacle with Neil in a key role.
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• January 26-27, 2026: Neil penned a loving birthday note to wife Rukmini Sahay, calling her his "strength, peace," and sharing heartfelt photos; media highlighted their bond.
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• January 2026: He reviewed Rani Mukerji's Mardaani 3 (released late 2025/early 2026 run), calling her his "favourite forever" and praising the team.
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• Ongoing: Active on Instagram with creative posts (writing, singing, photography), family moments (e.g., daughter Nurvi meeting Sonu Nigam and humming Mukesh songs), and airport sightings. Recent projects include Ek Chatur Naar (2025 black comedy) and Hai Junoon series (2025). No major controversies; focus on family, music passion, and upcoming Malayalam debut.

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