Neil Nitin Mukesh reveals people doubted his acting skills; called him ‘angrez ka baccha'
Neil Nitin Mukesh
recently spoke about the obstacles he encountered in
Bollywood
because of his appearance. In an interview, he revealed that many questioned whether he could speak Hindi, given his background in a family of singers and his foreign-like looks.
Overcoming Fear Before His Debut
In an interview with The Therapy Diariez, Neil revealed that before landing his first film in Bollywood, he refused to let fear influence him. He believed he couldn't afford to feel any fear or panic about whether he would succeed. For him, there was no other option-he had to make it happen at any cost.
Challenges Due to Family Legacy and Looks
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Neil
explained that coming from a family of renowned singers, including his grandfather
Mukesh
and his father, posed its own set of challenges. Many people doubted his acting skills and questioned whether his Hindi was good enough. His foreign-like appearance led some to say he looked like an "angrez ka baccha", casting doubts on his ability to work in Hindi films. Despite these obstacles, Neil managed to turn these perceived disadvantages into strengths.
Early Career and Recent Work
Neil began his career as a child actor with roles in 1988 film '
Vijay
' and 'Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharnii'. He later worked behind the scenes as an assistant director on the 2002 movie 'Mujhse Dosti Karoge'. Neil made his debut as a lead actor in 2007 with 'Johnny Gaddaar' and most recently appeared in the 2024 release 'Hisaab Barabar'.
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