Neil Nitin Mukesh reveals daughter Nurvi is a big Amitabh Bachchan fan, likes watching 'Sholay' and 'Satte Pe Satta'; deets inside
Actor
Neil Nitin Mukesh
recently shared how his six-year-old daughter, Nurvi, is developing a love for the arts. In an interview, he said that Nurvi has started showing interest in films and music, especially enjoying his movies and those of legendary actor
Amitabh Bachchan
.
In an interview with India Today Digital, he spoke about his daughter's hobbies. "Currently, she's enjoying cycling and skating. She got really inspired after watching my film 'Lafangey Parindey,' so she wanted to learn skating when she saw her father could do it."
Neil Nitin Mukesh on Daughter Watching His Films
Neil Nitin Mukesh shared that he is careful about what his daughter, Nurvi, watches. However, she has already seen a few of his popular films. 'I was quite surprised when she watched 'New York',' he said. She has also seen 'Hisaab Barabar', 'Lafangey Parindey', and 'Aa Dekhen Zara'. Neil added that she enjoyed a camera sequence in 'Aa Dekhen Zara', especially because it featured the jungles of Masai Mara.
Neil Avoids Showing Intense Films to Daughter Nurvi
Neil Nitin Mukesh revealed that he doesn't let his daughter, Nurvi, watch all his films. 'Some of them are too intense,' he said. When she watched New York, she felt overwhelmed. She also saw a bit of Players but got very upset when Neil's character was shot at the end.
Nurvi Admires a Legendary Star
Neil Nitin Mukesh mentioned that his daughter has already developed a liking for a legendary actor. She's become a big fan of Amitabh Bachchan and enjoys watching his classic films like 'Sholay' and '
Satte Pe Satta
' with her father. Neil feels happy that her first screen idol is someone who continues to inspire every generation.
'Among the current generation of actors, she doesn't have a particular favorite; she just enjoys movies in general,' he stated.
Neil on Daughter Nurvi's Future: 'She's a Free Bird.'
When asked if his daughter Nurvi might follow in his footsteps, the actor shared that it's too early to tell. However, he does notice her strong interest in the arts. At just six years old, she's already learning Kathak, training in vocals, and showing a deep love for music and dance. Neil expressed hope that she might carry forward the Mukesh family's artistic legacy in her own way.
On the Work Front
Neil Nitin Mukesh's latest web series, Hai Junoon!, is now streaming on OTT.
Neil & Nitin Mukesh Reignite Magic Of 'Jeena Yahan Marna Yahan'
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