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Neil Nitin Mukesh Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 6, 2026 • 2 min read

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Date of birth15 January 1982

Age43 Years (as of 2025)

BirthplaceMumbai, Maharashtra, India

ProfessionActor

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseRukmini Sahay

FamilyFather - Nitin Mukesh; Mother - Nishi Mukesh; Brother - Naman Nitin Mukesh; Grandfather - Mukesh

Neil Nitin Mukesh Biography

Neil Nitin Mukesh is an Indian actor from a prominent musical family who began his film career with Johnny Gaddaar (2007). Born and raised in Mumbai, he is

Early life and background

Neil Nitin Mukesh Chand Mathur was born on 15 January 1982 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. He grew up in the same city and completed his schooling at Greenlawns High School before studying commerce at H.R. College of Commerce and Economics, earning a Bachelor of Commerce degree. He comes from a musical household: his grandfather Mukesh and his father Nitin Mukesh are both recognised singers. Neil’s parents are Nitin Mukesh and Nishi Mukesh, and he has a younger brother, Naman Nitin Mukesh.

Career

Neil trained in acting, including attending an acting workshop at Anupam Kher’s Actor Prepares. Early in his film-industry journey he worked behind the camera as an assistant director on Aditya Chopra’s film Mujhse Dosti Karoge. He made his acting debut in the 2007 film Johnny Gaddaar and has built his career as an actor since then. Singing and piano are among his personal interests, reflecting his musical family background.

Public profile

Physically, Neil’s listed height is approximately 172 cm (1.72 m or about 5 ft 8 in) with a weight around 69 kg (152 lbs). Approximate body measurements are given as a 38-inch chest, 32-inch waist and 14-inch biceps. He is described as having dark brown eyes and brown hair.

Neil’s personal life has been part of his public profile. He married Rukmini Sahay, who worked in the aviation industry, on 9 February 2017 in Udaipur. The couple have a daughter, Nurvi, born in 2018. Earlier reports have linked him with the actress Sonal Chauhan. His religion is listed as Hinduism and his zodiac sign is Capricorn.

Beyond acting, Neil has been associated with social causes. He has supported an eco-friendly campaign called Think Blue, focused on increasing awareness of water scarcity. He also runs an NGO aimed at helping women with necessities such as food, shelter, clothing and education.

Personal tastes and public moments

Reported favourite foods include a variety of sweets and seafood: Toblerone, milk cake, jalebi, gulab jamun, sea bass, salmon and steamed pomfret. He has said he neither drinks alcohol nor smokes. A naming anecdote notes that his first name Neil was chosen after American astronaut Neil Armstrong, reportedly suggested by the singer Lata Mangeshkar.

Latest updates

As of the latest available details, Neil’s debut remains cited as Johnny Gaddaar (2007). His family connections, educational background and continued involvement with charitable work form part of his ongoing public identity. Specific details about current film projects or earnings are not listed in the available information.

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Recent Work

Johnny Gaddaar

Acting debut film

2007
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Career Highlights

  1. Born into a prominent musical family (grandfather Mukesh, father Nitin Mukesh)
  2. Assistant director on Mujhse Dosti Karoge
  3. Attended acting workshop at Actor Prepares
  4. Acting debut in Johnny Gaddaar (2007)
  5. Runs an NGO supporting women and supported the Think Blue water-awareness campaign
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Neil Nitin Mukesh is publicly listed as married to Rukmini Sahay.