This actor’s father and grandfather were legendary singers in the industry, yet he could not establish himself as a successful star in Bollywood.
Several actors in Bollywood, such as Fardeen Khan, Zayed Khan, and Tusshar Kapoor, come from influential film families. Despite struggling to achieve significant success in the industry, their luxurious lifestyles remain unaffected. One such actor is someone whose father and grandfather were legendary singers in the industry, yet he could not establish himself as a successful star in Bollywood.
In 2007, Neil Nitin Mukesh made his acting debut with Johnny Gaddaar, directed by renowned filmmaker Sriram Raghavan. The film, featuring veteran actors like Dharmendra, Zakir Hussain, Vinay Pathak, and Govind Namdev, failed to perform well at the box office, earning only Rs 5.68 crore.
A Slow Start in Bollywood
After his debut, Neil’s career had a rough patch as his next film, Aa Dekhen Zara, also turned out to be a box-office disaster. However, in 2009, he finally got his first taste of success with New York. Starring alongside John Abraham, Irrfan Khan, and Katrina Kaif, New York became a hit and gave Neil the recognition he was striving for. He played a pivotal role, sharing screen space with some of Bollywood’s biggest stars.
A String of Unsuccessful Films
Just when things seemed to be turning around, Neil faced another setback. He appeared in multiple films like Jail, Lafangey Parindey, 7 Khoon Maaf, Players, David, 3G, and Shorts Romeo, but none of them made a significant impact at the box office, either underperforming or turning out to be complete failures.
In 2015, Neil played a negative role in Salman Khan and Sonam Kapoor’s Prem Ratan Dhan Payo. Ironically, the success and recognition he had long pursued as a lead actor came only when he played a villain. Despite being the grandson of legendary singer Mukesh and the son of noted playback singer Nitin Mukesh, Neil chose a different path and built his identity in acting rather than singing.
Even though his Bollywood career did not flourish as expected, Neil Nitin Mukesh continues to enjoy a lavish lifestyle. According to reports, he owns luxury cars and a grand home, with a net worth of approximately Rs 37 crore. In 2017, Neil married Rukmini Sahay, who does not belong to the film industry. The couple has a daughter and prefers to keep their personal life away from the media spotlight.
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