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Hindustan Times
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Neil Nitin Mukesh reveals Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na was offered to him: ‘Was asked to choose between this and Johnny Gaddaar'
Jaane Jaane Na turned out be a dream debut for actor Imran Khan but do you know the film was first offered to Neil Nitin Mukesh? Neil recently revealed in an interview that he was offered the film but with a caveat. (Also read: Neil Nitin Mukesh says many in the industry celebrate when a film doesn't work, admits it has become 'toxic') In conversation with Just Too Filmy, Neil said that producer Jhamu Sugandh offered him both Johnny Gaddaar and Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na on the same day but asked to choose one. 'I loved Jaane Tu… It was a love story, and that was the trend," Neil said. However, the actor wasn't comfortable with people calling him a "chocolate boy" hence he went for a more uncoventional, darker role which led him to choose Sriram Raghavan's Johnny Gaddaar. The New York actor further said, "Jaane Tu… was destined for Imran. It was an honour that I even got to read the film. I will never say that I rejected Jaane Tu… I didn't have the honour of working on that film. If I had the privilege of working on both, I'd eat both of them and give my 100 percent but unfortunately for me, I couldn't work on Jaane Tu." Directed and written by Shriram Raghavan, Johnny Gaddar was a neo-noir crime thriller which marked Neil's debut and earned him rave reviews. Produced by Adlabs the film also starred veteran actor Dharmendra Zakir Hussain, Rimi Sen, Vinay Pathak, Govind Namdeo, Dayanand Shetty and Ashwini Kalsekar. The film was a sleeper hit and received critical acclaim too. Neil will next be seen in Hai Junoon! Dream. Dare. Dominate, an upcoming musical drama television series directed by Abhishek Sharma. Produced under Jio Creative Lab, it also stars Jacqueline Fernandez. The series is scheduled to premiere on 16 May 2025 on JioHotstar.
India.com
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Neil Nitin Mukesh calls Bollywood toxic, says he is still struggling to...
Bollywood's handsome hunk, actor Neil Nitin Mukesh, is currently in the news for his upcoming web series Hai Junoon. He is busy promoting it. Meanwhile, the actor has revealed the dark side of Bollywood. He called the Hindi film industry toxic and spoke about how the downfall of others is often celebrated. Neil talked about everything from his name and entry into the industry to the mindset of people. Let's tell you what he said. Neil Nitin Mukesh, in his recent interview with Indian Express's Screen, spoke about the film industry as well as his career. The actor, who made his debut with Johnny Gaddaar, has been a part of more than 31 films so far. Speaking about his journey in Bollywood, he said it was difficult to survive. He revealed it can get a little toxic too. The actor said, 'I got so scared with that statement. My first film, Johnny Gaddar, got stuck. Sometimes you don't realize that your break is self-doubt, which you have not put in yourself; others have put it in you. People say things like you won't be able to do this. It is the one thing you will constantly keep hearing, and I have heard it so many times. Any time there is a lull, people will say he is over. But who are they to decide? I am still here, still working, trying to feed my family.' He added, 'It does happen, and it happens to a point where it gets toxic. I have seen that a lot, and I still see that a lot. I don't like that conversation. For me, an industry is like my family, at least I used to feel that. If I work or I am hoping to work with somebody, aren't we all a part of the same fraternity? Isn't it our job to call up each other and laud the work? But those phones never come, unless the person is extremely close to you. On your face, nobody will say that.' Neil Nitin Mukesh recalled a really harsh comment by a film critic. He said, 'Once very long ago on Twitter, one of my films was coming, and a very reputed critic then wrote in his opening sentence that he wondered how someone was paying Neil Nitin Mukesh even now for a job. I responded to him that I didn't need his validation to work hard, prove myself, and provide for my family. My entire industry stood by me back then. But that day I lost it with those self-proclaimed critics and understood that the voice everyone has gotten with social media has changed.'
Indian Express
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Neil Nitin Mukesh reveals that the film industry can get very ‘toxic': ‘Everyone is certainly frustrated'
Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh is currently gearing up for the release of his debut web series, Hai Junoon. While the show marks his entry into the digital space, Neil has been part of several noteworthy films. However, he has also experienced a side of the industry that many hesitate to talk about. In an exclusive interview with SCREEN, Neil opened up about his journey in cinema, navigating career setbacks, and shed light on the often-overlooked beauty standards that men face in showbiz. Revisting the time people said 'he is over', Neil shared, 'At the beginning of my career, someone had told me to never wish to take a break, because then a time will come where you will keep hunting for work. I got so scared with that statement. My first film, Johnny Gaddar, got stuck. Sometimes you don't realize that your break is self-doubt, which you have not put in yourself; others have put it in you. People say things like you won't be able to do this. It is the one thing you will constantly keep hearing, and I have heard it so many times. Any time there is a lull, people will say he is over. But who are they to decide? I am still here, still working, trying to feed my family.' Also Read: Neil Nitin Mukesh says Katrina Kaif 'had a problem with' his skin colour while filming New York, targeted him for laughing on set: 'We were enemies, there were fights' Pointing out the double standards of the industry, Neil Nitin Mukesh recalled the time when a film critic made a mean comment about him, and the industry backed him. He said, 'Once very long ago on Twitter, one of my films was coming, and a very reputed critic then wrote in his opening sentence that he wondered how someone was paying Neil Nitin Mukesh even now for a job. I responded to him that I didn't need his validation to work hard, prove myself, and provide for my family. My entire industry stood by me back then. But that day I lost it with those self-proclaimed critics and understood that the voice everyone has gotten with social media has changed.' Stating what has kept him going all these years, the actor added, 'Here we celebrate when a film doesn't work on a Friday. You are happier for someone's failure than for someone's success. When you are around that atmosphere, the only way forward is to have that passion and self-belief. I believe we should keep trying, even if it doesn't work out. Then there won't be any regrets.' While Neil Nitin Mukesh has faced his share of criticism in Bollywood, he admits that the journey has, at times, become toxic. He shared that it still continues, and said: 'It does happen, and it happens to a point where it gets toxic. I have seen that a lot, and I still see that a lot. I don't like that conversation. For me, an industry is like my family, at least I used to feel that. If I work or I am hoping to work with somebody, aren't we all a part of the same fraternity? Isn't it our job to call up each other and laud the work? But those phones never come, unless the person is extremely close to you. On your face, nobody will say that.' 'Back in the days of my father and grandfather, there used to be no inhibitions or agendas in friendships. Filmmaking used to be a different world. Mukeshji and Raj Kapoor sahab used to sit and make a film together. Raj Kapoor Sahab was such a stalwart filmmaker, his filmography is like my bible. He wouldn't need an editor like Rishikesh Mukherjee, still, he would go to Rishi Da to get his films checked. Here we hide, be it our look, our trailer, unless it is released. There is no finger pointing. What has happened is that everyone is certainly frustrated. Everyone hasn't tasted success fully. They have that little ambition in them, they haven't gotten that opportunity, and that has come into the system. Unfortunately, it's spreading as a norm of existence, which is not what it should be,' he added. Neil Nitin Mukesh also commented on how appearances often invite unsolicited remarks from others — something he clearly disagrees with. Talking about the struggle to change perceptions, the actor said, 'Today, there is so much body shaming that happens. There are actors who say, 'This guy should lose weight.' Why? Talk about the performance, na. For my role in Hai Junoon, I drastically lost weight, but after COVID, I gained weight. I had done Saaho and had to bulk up for it. When I lost weight for this role, people started asking me if I was suffering from some illness.' Don't Miss: Neil Nitin Mukesh says he is overlooked for roles because of his skin colour: 'Saif Ali Khan, Hrithik Roshan can get opportunities easily but…' He added, 'Looking a certain way is a handicap. It might be very good for your endorsements and self-confidence, but sometimes it's a perception that people create. Half the time we are battling, making you believe that we are worthy of being looked at from another perspective. Half the time, it's me just fighting it out, that don't go just by my skin tone or my goldie locks hair. I am more desi than anybody in this room. Sometimes seeing an artiste, I feel that I could have played the part better. But you don't get that chance.' 'You have stalwarts who have proved it in the past, like Kamala Haasan sir, who moulded himself so beautifully into such great characters. Today, even Shah Rukh sir pushes himself to mould into different avatars, a Hrithik Roshan is doing a Super 30 colours himself dark, Saif Ali Khan playing a Langda Tyagi. So sometimes, looks can be a handicap. Just because I have to come across as a thinking, method actor doesn't mean I have to be in rags,' Neil concluded. Neil Nitin Mukesh's latest web series Hai Junoon releases on May 16 on Jio Hotstar. The show also stars Sumedh Mudgal, Priyank Sharma, Jacqueline Fernandes, and Siddharth Nigam in important roles.
India.com
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actor who belongs to a rich family, gave only 2 hits in 17 years, failed as both hero and villain, yet enjoys a luxurious life, he is…
There are many actors like Fardeen Khan, Zayed Khan, and Tusshar Kapoor who belong to famous Bollywood families. Despite not getting much success in films, the prestige of these actors has not been affected. Similarly, there is another Bollywood actor whose father and grandfather were famous singers in the industry, but they could not achieve success in films. The actor made his acting debut in 2007 with the film 'Johnny Gaddar' directed by veteran director Sriram Raghavan. Neil Nitin Mukesh, Dharmendra, Zakir Hussain, Vinay Pathak, and Govind Namdev starrer 'Johnny Gaddar' was a flop at the box office. Neil Nitin Mukesh's debut film was limited to earning only 5.68 crores at the box office. Neil Nitin Mukesh's career started off very slowly. After 'Johnny Gaddar', the actor's film 'Aa Dekhen Zara' also proved to be a disaster at the box office. After two back-to-back flops, he tasted success for the first time with the film 'New York' in 2009. John Abraham, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Irrfan Khan, and Katrina Kaif starrer film 'New York' was a box office hit. Katrina Kaif and Neil Nitin Mukesh played the lead roles along with John Abraham in this film. The actor had just tasted success in the film world when his next film flopped at the box office. Neil Nitin Mukesh was seen back-to-back in films like 'Jail', 'Lafangey Parindey', 'Saat Khoon Maaf', 'Players', 'David', '3G', and 'Short Romeo'. All these films proved to be flops or disasters at the box office. In 2015, the actor was seen in the film Prem Ratan Dhan Payo. Neil Nitin Mukesh played a negative role in the Salman Khan, Sonam Kapoor starrer film. By becoming a villain, the actor achieved the stardom that he could not achieve even by becoming a hero during his entire career. Neil Nitin Mukesh, who flopped in films, is the grandson of Bollywood's legendary singer Mukesh and son of singer Nitin Mukesh. The actor did not follow the path of his father and grandfather and created his own identity. He made a career in acting and not singing. Despite not getting much success in acting, Neil Nitin Mukesh lives a luxurious life. According to the report of APB News, Neil Nitin Mukesh owns cars and houses worth crores. The actor's total assets are Rs 37 crores. 43-year-old Neil Nitin Mukesh married Rukmini Sahay in the year 2017. Rukmini Sahay does not belong to a film background. The actor has a daughter from this marriage, and he stays away from the limelight with his family.
