Mukesh Khanna

Mukesh Khanna (born 23 June 1958) is an Indian actor, producer, and talk show host known for his work in Hindi films and television. He is best known for portraying the titular superhero in the television series Shaktimaan (1997–2005), which he also created and produced, and for his role as Bhishma in B. R. Chopra's Mahabharat (1988–1990). He has also appeared in television series such as Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara (2012–2013).

Early life and education Khanna was born into a Punjabi Hindu family with roots in Multan and Dipalpur, cities located in today's Punjab province of Pakistan, from where his family migrated to Mumbai (then Bombay) due to the 1947 partition.

Following his higher education at Mumbai's St. Xavier's College, earning a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree and a Master of Laws qualification, he later completed an acting course from the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in Pune.

Non-acting work

Chairman of the Children's Film Society India Khanna was also the chairman of the Children's Film Society India, from which he resigned in February 2018.

YouTube channel He is also the founder and director of the entertainment company Bheeshm International. He is currently running The Mukesh Khanna Show on his own YouTube channel, Bheeshm International.

Filmography

Television

Videos

Web

Films

Year Title Role Notes 1981 Roohi Prakash Debut film 1982 Waqt Ke Shahzade Samson aka Sunny 1983 Dard-E-Dil Govinda 1984 Captain Barry 1985 Mujhe Kasam Hai Rakesh 1991 Saugandh Chaudhary Sarang Saudagar Gagan 1992 Tahalka Major Krishna Rao Yalgaar Mahendra Ashwini Kumar 1993 Meri Aan Commissioner Ashfaque Khan Kundan Editor Sharma Rani Aur Maharani Shaktimaan Diler 1994 Rakhwale Mohabbat Ki Aarzoo Rai Bahadur Mahendra Pratap Singh Insaaniyat Narrator Betaj Badshah Balwan Main Khiladi Tu Anari Arjun Joglekar Amaanat Agarwal Seth Aao Pyar Karen Shankar Pathreela RaastaInspector Arjun 1995 Police Lockup Inspector Pratham Hukumnama Inspector Rajan Pathreela Rasta Inspector Arjun Reshma Jawab Rajeshwar Paandav Ashwin Kumar Maidan-E-Jung S.P. Arun Policewala Gunda Inspector Chauhan Nazar Ke Samne Baadshah Khan Raja Rana Mahendra Pratap Garhwal Taaqat Police Inspector Khushwant Singh Bedi Guddu Vikram Bahadur Veer Tiger Barsaat Baba 1996 Jagannath Himmat Inspector D'Souza Himmatwar Inspector Rajeshwar Bal Brahmachari Thakur Raghuveer Singh 1997 Aakhri Sanghursh Shakti Singh Nazarr Commissioner Salma Pe Dil Aa Gaya Sardar Gul Khan Judge Mujrim Mangal Singh Agnee Morcha Saleem 1998 Mahayuddh Keemat:They Are Back Suraj Pratap Singh Zulm-O-Sitam Ins. Liyaqat Khan 1999 Jaalsaaz Advocate D.K. Khanna International Khiladi Bismillah 2000 Gang Lala Khauff S.P. Jaidev Singh Hera Pheri Police Commissioner Prakash 2001 Censor Ek Aur Jung Hamari Bahu 2003 Tada 2004 Plan Alibhai Special appearance Mission Mumbai Inspector Indrajeet 2005 Dhana 51 Mahesh Chandra Telugu film Hanuman Hanuman (voice) The Film Police Commissioner of Mumbai 2009 Chal Chalein Justice Bharat Kumar 2010 Barood: (The Fire) - A Love Story Abhay Kumar 2012 Akkad Bakkad Bam Be Bo Ins. Vikram Krishna Aur Kans Akroor (voice) and Narrator 2014 Ardha Gangu Ardha Gondya Marathi film Rajadhi RajaSikhander Malayalam film Money Back Guarantee God 2022 3 ShyaaneBusinessman 2024PurushothamuduHarsha Vardhan KhannaTelugu film2025VishwaguruKashyapGujarati film

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Title Result 2013 Indian Telly Awards Best Actor in a Supporting Role Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara