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India Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Neil Nitin to play Mukesh, his grandfather and legendary musician, in biopic
After years of anticipation, actor-producer Neil Nitin Mukesh has officially confirmed plans to bring the life of his legendary grandfather, playback icon Mukesh Chand Mathur, to the big screen. In an interview with News18, the 38-year-old actor revealed that he's been quietly developing the project for the past two years. He said he has been handling everything from scripting to actor shared, 'My team, and I've been writing for quite some time. Not many know that I'm a professional writer and have a production house too."Neil, who owns a production house and also contributed to the script, said he has done extensive research for the film. He has been going through family archives - old photos, recordings, and personal items. He also mentioned that he would sometimes sit with his father, Nitin Mukesh, to hear untold stories about his grandfather. The biopic will trace his grandfather's inspiring journey from being the son of a railway clerk to becoming one of Bollywood's most beloved singers.'It's a story I've been eager to tell ever since I was a child,' said Neil, who was just five years old when Mukesh passed away in 1976. "There's a full exercise in place - every time I sit down with my father, I listen to anecdotes about my grandfather from him, go through the archives of whatever we've of him like his memorabilia and photographs," he 'We have got a great bank of content and material ready. His life has been so beautiful. There's a lovely arc in his story. His journey is so inspiring that people need to see it," he Neil hopes to play Mukesh himself. 'I don't think there can be a better Mukesh than me. Neil Nitin Mukesh is Mukesh. I know him better than anyone else. Dad also wants me to play my grandfather for emotional reasons," said Neil.'The business of cinema is very different. As actors, we look for opportunities, but we're given them basis of what others perceive of us. Your draw to the box office is important," he a script in hand and potential collaborators on board, Neil and his team are now looking for producers and Nitin Mukesh is currently starring in 'Hai Junoon! Dream. Dare. Dominate', a musical drama series directed by Abhishek Sharma, alongside Jacqueline Fernandez. Produced by Jio Creative Lab, the show premiered on JioHotstar on 16 May Watch
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Neil Nitin Mukesh confirms Mukesh biopic, but will he play his grandad? Here's what the actor said
Neil Nitin Mukesh has confirmed that he will soon be making a biopic of his grandfather and legendary musician Mukesh. The actor in a recent interview stated that he can't wait for the audience to see his inspiring life journey on screen. (Also read: Neil Nitin Mukesh reveals Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na was offered to him: 'Was asked to choose between this and Johnny Gaddaar') Neil lost his grandfather when he was at the tender age of 5 so he has grown up listening to anecdotes from his father Neil Nitin about him. The Johnny Gaddar actor said that every time he would sit with his father they would go through his archives of photographs and memorabilia. Neil mentioned that he and his team have been writing the story for quite some time now. In an interview with News 18, the actor said he is in talks with Parmanu director Abhishek Sharma to helm the film. 'We're just trying to figure out the right medium, the producers to collaborate with, the actors and the filmmakers to come onboard. I've had a word with Abhishek. In fact, he was the one who brought up the conversation. He's truly excited about the idea. I'm waiting for him to get free. I would love to listen to how he's envisioning it,' Neil said. When asked whether he would play the role of his grandfather in the biopic, the actor said, "I don't think there can be a better Mukesh than me. Neil Nitin Mukesh is Mukesh. I know him better than anyone else. Dad also wants me to play my grandfather for emotional reasons. But the business of cinema is very different. As actors, we look for opportunities, but we're given them basis what others perceive of us. Your draw to the box office is important," he added. Neil is currently seen in Hai Junoon! Dream. Dare. Dominate, a musical drama television series directed by Abhishek Sharma. Produced under Jio Creative Lab, it also stars Jacqueline Fernandez. The series premiered on 16 May 2025 on JioHotstar.
The Hindu
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Neil Nitin Mukesh on preparing for ‘Hai Junoon': ‘Music runs in my blood'
Streaming giant Jio Hotstar is all set to premiere the musical drama series Hai Junoon! Dream. Dare. Dominate on its platform on May 16. Directed by Abhishek Sharma, the series stars Jacqueline Fernandez and Neil Nitin Mukesh in the lead. Centred around themes of passion, individuality and friendship, the series revolves around a musical competition in which two arch rivals — Misfits and Supersonics — collide. Neil plays the role of Gagan, who, according to a press release by the makers, 'serves as the soul of Supersonics and embodies music itself, channeling rhythm, emotion, and raw intensity.' Speaking about preparing for the role, Neil, son of playback singer Nitin Mukesh and grandson of late veteran singer Mukesh, said, 'Music runs in my blood. When I was young, I had the privilege of training under my grandfather's Guruji. That passion for music never left me, even after I chose acting as my profession. So, when I was offered the role of a pianist, I immediately jumped at it. It's the first time I'm playing a character so closely aligned with who I am, at least when it comes to passion.' Neil added that he closely worked with director Abhishek to develop Gagan's style as well as his emotional arc. 'I also drew inspiration from a number of artists, including my father, Nitin Mukesh, and other legendary singers,' he added. Interestingly, 'Hai Junoon' was the title of a song in Neil's 2009 film, New York, co-starring John Abraham, Katrina Kaif and Irrfan Khan. The cast of Hai Junoon! Dream. Dare. Dominate also features Boman Irani, Siddharth Nigam, Priyank Sharma, Sumedh Mudgalkar, Kunwar Amar, Mohan Pandey, Elisha Mayor, Sanchit Kundra, Santana Roach, Devangshi Sen, Aryan Katoch, Anusha Mani, Bhavin Bhanushali, Yukti Thareja, Arnav Magoo and Saachi Bindra. The series is produced by Jio Creative Labs.
