Neil Mukesh

Infobox actor
name = Neil Mukesh
नील मुकेश


birthname = Neil Mathur
birthdate = birth date and age|1982|1|15
yearsactive = 1988 - 1989
2007 - present

Neil Mukesh (Hindi: नील मुकेश, Urdu: نیل مُکیش, pronunciation: IPA|/niːl mʊkeɪʃ/ / born 15 January, 1982) also known as Neil Nitin Mukesh and Neil Mathur is a Bollywood actor. He is the son of singer Nitin Mukesh and the grandson of the late noted singer Mukesh. His name Neil was suggested by Lata Mangeshkar and is based on Neil Armstrong.

Biography

Career

As a child he made brief appearances in "Vijay" (1988) and "Jaise Karni Waise Bharni" (1989)

He made his movie debut with the 2007 Sriram Raghavan directed crime thriller "Johnny Gaddaar". He received good reviews for his role of Vikram, the main antagonist. [ [http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/sep/28jg.htm Johnny Mera Naam Remixed] ] [ [http://www.planetbollywood.com/displayReview.php?id=092807102342 Review - Johnny Gaddar] ] Though the movie did not do well at the box-office, his acting was appreciated. A reviewer noted that he has made a good move by not being afraid of taking on a negative role. [ [http://in.movies.yahoo.com/070929/128/6lcrt.html Johnny Gaddar Review] ] . His next film is Sudhir Mishra's "Tera Kya Hoga Johnny" followed by Freeze, New York and Jail, which have been announced.

Awards & Nominations

Filmfare Awards

Nominated
* 2008: Filmfare Best Male Debut Award; "Johnny Gaddaar"

Star Screen Awards

Nominated
* 2008: Star Screen Award for Most Promising Newcomer - Male; "Johnny Gaddaar"

Stardust Awards

Nominated
* 2008: Stardust Superstar of Tomorrow - Male; "Johnny Gaddaar"

IIFA Awards

Winner
* 2008 - Fresh Face of the Year [http://filmikhabar.com/2008/06/09/iifa-2008-award-winners/]

Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards

Winner
* 2008 - Best Performance in a negative role

Filmography

ee also

*Nitin Mukesh
*Mukesh

References

External links

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