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Jagesh Mukati Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth1973

Age47 Years (at time of death)

BirthplaceMumbai, Maharashtra, India

ProfessionActor

NationalityIndia

FamilyFather - Uday Mukati; Mother - Panna Gandhi Mukati

Jagesh Mukati Biography

Jagesh Mukati was an Indian actor from Mumbai known for his work in television, film and theatre. He began as a child performer, built a career on stage, r

Early life and background

Jagesh Mukati was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, in 1973 and raised in the same city. He attended Hinduja College of Commerce in Mumbai. From a young age he was drawn to performance: at around ten years old he played the part of Baal Krishna in a local program, an early appearance that preceded a longer career in acting.

Career

Mukati began his professional work in theatre and later moved into television and film. His screen debut came with the Hindi film Mann in 1999, and he went on to appear on television the following year in the series Shree Ganesh, in which he portrayed Lord Ganesha — a role frequently cited as the most celebrated of his career.

Across his career he performed in numerous television projects and was reported to have appeared in more than fifty television commercials. On television he also featured in Sony TV’s Amita Ka Amit in 2013. In Bollywood, he played the part of Vipul in the 2014 film Hasee Toh Phasee, which starred Parineeti Chopra and Sidharth Malhotra. In regional cinema he is credited with participating in the Gujarati film Chaal Jeevi Laiye (2019).

Physical presence and screen persona

Mukati worked with a compact physical profile, standing around 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) and weighing about 95 kg. His on-screen roles ranged from mythological portrayals to contemporary character parts, reflecting his roots in theatre and his versatility across formats.

Public profile

Known by the nickname Jaggie among some circles, Mukati maintained a steady presence in Indian entertainment through stage, television and film work. He was a Mumbai native whose career included notable early work as a child performer, a body of commercial work, and memorable television roles that brought him recognition.

Personal life and family

Mukati’s parents were Uday Mukati and Panna Gandhi Mukati. Public records list his hometown and place of birth as Mumbai. Details about his marital status were not available in the material provided.

Death

Jagesh Mukati died on 10 June 2020 in Mumbai at the age of 47. Reports indicated he had been treated for asthma in the days leading up to his passing. His death occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic and his last rites were carried out on the same day.

Latest updates

After his death colleagues and friends in the industry shared condolences. One peer described him as kind, supportive and possessing a strong sense of humour, and noted he would be missed by friends and collaborators.

Editorial Review and Sources

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Recent Work

Chaal Jeevi Laiye

Gujarati film appearance

2019
Hasee Toh Phasee

Played the role of Vipul in the Bollywood film

2014
Amita Ka Amit

Television appearance on Sony TV

2013
Shree Ganesh

Television role as Lord Ganesha

2000
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Career Highlights

  1. Stage actor who transitioned to television and film
  2. Portrayed Lord Ganesha in the TV show Shree Ganesh
  3. Appeared in over fifty television commercials
  4. Performed in Hindi and Gujarati films
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jagesh Mukati born?

1973

What is Jagesh Mukati known for?

Actor