"My father is my best friend in the industry" - Neil Mukesh 
By IndiaFM News Bureau, October 12, 2007 - 16:28 IST
In a world where only the Khans reign supreme, here is a man who is all set to rain with his acting talent and good looks. The most amazing
point is that even though he is a direct descendant from heaven, he is very down to earth. Even though Johnny Gaddaar was his debut
film, he did not even look an inch like a newcomer. If the response to this film is anything to go by, then, roll on the red carpets and hail the
New Superstar…Neil Nitin Mukesh!
Triply: What makes you angry?
Neil Mukesh: If I am hungry then I am angry.
Shaheer: Your take on Mallika Sherawat?
Neil Mukesh: Mallika is beautiful.
@@g: congrats for your success of Johnny Gaddar?
Neil Mukesh: thank you so much.
Harjeet: What next after Johnny gaddar?
Neil Mukesh: My next film is Tera Kya Hoga Johnny. It’s directed by Sudhir Mishra.
| Tabby246 : How was it working with Sriram Raghven?
Neil Mukesh: very relaxing we had a tough time making the film but now it feels good that the film is out. And I think he is one of the finest
directors in India and very good for debutants. |
farha.ck : How has it been after Johnny Gaddar?
Neil Mukesh: I think it is quite interesting that an actor gets identification at such an early stage of his career and it was not pre
planned.
Tabby246 : How was it working with Sriram Raghven?
Neil Mukesh: very relaxing we had a tough time making the film but now it feels good that the film is out. And I think he is one of the
finest directors in India and very good for debutants.
farha.ck : I have heard that you have good voice like your father and grandfather. why didn’t you adopt singing as your career?
Neil Mukesh: I am not blessed with the voice like my father and grandfather like they were blessed with. And I’m not as disciplined to
take up singing as profession.
Harjeet : Sriram has said, that he used to bully you during shoots(in humor) is it true?
Neil Mukesh: Well it is.
director79k : If you had to act in a remake, which would it be?
Neil Mukesh: Unfortunately, it has already been done but my favorite would be Karz.
Tabby246 : Who is your darling actor in the industry?
Neil Mukesh: My Dilip kumar, Mr Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, SRK and the list endless.
Harjeet : Who is your Idol?
Neil Mukesh: Every actor who has set a benchmark as far as acting is concerned
| Harjeet : Who is your Idol?
Neil Mukesh: Every actor who has set a benchmark as far as acting is concerned |
director79k : Have you been approached by Yash Raj films for any movie?
Neil Mukesh: please wish that I am approached soon.
Waluscha : Which is your favorite place to hang out in Mumbai?
Neil Mukesh: china house.
vivster : hey Neil ! Congrats on Johnny Gaddar.
Neil Mukesh: thanks
Tabby246 : How do you rate your performance in Johnny gaddar?
Neil Mukesh: 7 on 10 for JG.
shaheer : You look like Hrithik Roshan...what you have to say on that?
Neil Mukesh: Well he is one of the most handsome man in the world, so if I am compared to him, that makes me question.
Harjeet : What makes you happy Neil?
Neil Mukesh: Me, playing the Piano.
kamaldubai : hey Neil...you were awesome in JG. Loved the movie too. share the experience of facing the camera for the first time.
Neil Mukesh: I Wasn’t nervous at all bcoz I have done ad before with Mr. Yash Chopra, but that character was totally different from
what I have done in Johnny Gaddar so it was very interesting.
Tabby246 : Which is your dream role?
Neil Mukesh: My Dream role is Rishi Kapoor's one from karz.
| Tabby246 : which is your dream role?
Neil Mukesh: My Dream role is Rishi Kapoor's one from karz. |
triply : And what makes you sad?
Neil Mukesh: Anybody whom I dearly love is sad, makes me sad.
director79k : Any memorable incident you cherish during the shoot of Johnny Gaddar?
Neil Mukesh: All the moments were memorable bcoz it was my first film?
Tabby246 : What is your take on remakes?
Neil Mukesh: They shouldn’t be done.
shaheer : Which actress in the industry you feel the most talented one?
Neil Mukesh: Most of them are very talented.
director79k : Sawaariya or Om Shanti Om?
Neil Mukesh: Both.
@@g : Why did you choose acting as your profession?
Neil Mukesh: Since creativity has no boundaries, my creative side knocked on the acting door.
| @@g : Why did you choose acting as your profession?
Neil Mukesh: Since creativity has no boundaries, my creative side knocked on the acting door |
papaji : I like your introduction that is written by the INDIAFM team.
Neil Mukesh: thank u to IndiaFM.
triply : I loved your acting in Johnny Gaddar..seriously amazing ..I feel you are one of the promising actors in Bollywood today?
Neil Mukesh: thank you triply, I really appreciate. Its very encouraging.
triply : What is difficult acting or singing?
Neil Mukesh: Singing for sure.
Tabby246 : Which is favorite Director?
Neil Mukesh: Every good filmmaker
arifat : How do you handle your fans?
Neil Mukesh: With lot of love and affection.
| arifat : How do you handle your fans?
Neil Mukesh: With lot of love and affection |
triply : which actress do u wish to work with?
Neil Mukesh: Rani Mukherjee.
director79k : Does casting couch exist?
Neil Mukesh: Well I never went through it.
shaheer : Whom do you taste first SRK or Hrithik?
Neil Mukesh: both again.... they have their individual qualities
Harjeet : How to enter in a Bollywood turf?
Neil Mukesh: Well, be focused and have patience
Harjeet : How did you get your first film?
Neil Mukesh: I had to audition for it like every other person.
Tabby246 : How is Sriram Raghvan offsets?
Neil Mukesh: he’s cooler offsets, onsets he’s a monster.
| Tabby246 : How is Sriram Raghvan offsets?
Neil Mukesh: he’s cooler offsets, onsets he’s a monster. |
papaji : How old are you?
Neil Mukesh: 25 Bapaji
venky : Which is your favorite Film?
Neil Mukesh: karz.
director79k : How is Dharmendra offsets?
Neil Mukesh: he’s like a friend offsets and like a father onsets
@@g : How close to the character of Johnny are you?
Neil Mukesh: I’m not at all like the character in Johnny. I won’t go to that extent to earn money.
| @@g : How close to the character of Johnny are you?
Neil Mukesh: I’m not at all like the character in Johnny. I won’t go to that extent to earn money |
dushyantmk : Which is your favorite destination?
Neil Mukesh: New York
bleuboy : hi Neil, I liked your performance in your debut film as cold killer.
Neil Mukesh: ha ha ha ...thanks
Ajae Sharma : Neil your performance in Johnny Gaddaar is Excellent . Tell me more about forthcoming films and banners. I want to
see in Romantic movie, did you sign any it or not . Chak de Neil !!!
Neil Mukesh: well, you will soon be seeing me in a romantic film. Lets hope its a nice banner coz I’m looking forward to do some good
work.
Samiha : hi! You look awesome!
Neil Mukesh: thank you samiha.
gaurav_85 : Do you believe in perfectionism?
Neil Mukesh: Well, if you are doing the right thing perfectly, then it makes sense.
Samiha : Do u sing?
Neil Mukesh: I do try to sing Samiha occasionally.
arifat : What is your sun sign?
Neil Mukesh: I’m a Capricorn, 15th Jan.
Harjeet : which are your favorite singer?
Neil Mukesh: Mukesh and Nitin Mukesh and Kishore Kumar, Lata mangeshkar.
| Harjeet : which are your favorite singer?
Neil Mukesh: Mukesh and Nitin Mukesh and Kishore Kumar, Lata mangeshkar. |
laveen : Which is your favorite Hollywood movie?
Neil Mukesh: Notting hill
priti : Your nick Name?
Neil Mukesh: my nickname is blue because my mom calls me that.
Johnny Gaddar : hey Johnny who was the real Gaddaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrr
Neil Mukesh: I think it was you brother.
laveen : famine had top 50 women. who do you rate as the most beautiful one?
Neil Mukesh: Well I don’t read famine. Give me some options and I will let you know
luckylaeeq : Hi Neil, DUDE Excellent performance in JG ... I m from Pakistan and I had just saw your movie last night ... must say never
ever saw such type of Bollywood thriller. it Matched with Hollywood standard. U were good, keep it up.
Neil Mukesh: Thank you so much lucky, really appreciate, and spread the word. Thanks
khalid : Neil I must tell you should sign Dhoom 3 ,do have any plans to work with Yash Raj film? Do you want to?
Neil Mukesh: Please pray that that day comes.
triply : your comments on Rakhi Sawant?
Neil Mukesh: no comments
laveen : Is Johnny the lucky word or something?
Neil Mukesh: It is proving lucky for me, Laveen.
sumit : Your stand on Bollywood?
Neil Mukesh: I don’t like the term Bollywood. Its the Hindi film industry or the Indian film industry.
director79k : Who do you admire more dad or grandpa?
Neil Mukesh: I had a wish that I could meet my grandfather, he left us before I was born. So that obviously makes my father the
person I admire the most.
| director79k : Who do you admire more dad or grandpa?
Neil Mukesh: I had a wish that I could meet my grandfather, he left us before I was born. So that obviously makes my father the person I
admire the most. |
aftaab619 : Which scene was the toughest to act in the film?
Neil Mukesh: The scene where Vikram kills Sheshadri.
Nathan : Is your next movie going to be action-packed?
Neil Mukesh: Nope Nathan, its more of an emotional drama with thrill.
aftaab619 : Where do you see yourself ten years from now?
Neil Mukesh: where I am today, working in the industry, Aftaab.
Johnny : How was the feeling working with He-Man of Bollywood Dharamji ?
Neil Mukesh: I felt like skeleton.
| Johnny : How was the feeling working with He-Man of
Bollywood Dharamji ?
Neil Mukesh: I felt like skeleton. |
Johnny Gaddar : I thought your second film was Johnny Tokyo.
Neil Mukesh: Johnny Tokyo is a sequel to Johnny Gaddaar, which will be made once Sriram has time.
arifat : What is your initial expectations from film..have they been met?
Neil Mukesh: The film has exceeded our expectations
arifat : How many days did the shooting last for?
Neil Mukesh: We wrapped up in 50 days.
ajit_78 : Will you make singing as your second career?
Neil Mukesh: you never know Ajit.
arifat : Whom do you give credit of your success?
Neil Mukesh: Destiny, Arifat.
magicbaba : Who is your best friend in the industry?
Neil Mukesh: My father is my best friend in the industry.
| magicbaba : Who is your best friend in the industry?
Neil Mukesh: My father is my best friend in the industry. |
ajit_78 : Are you married?
Neil Mukesh: ... I have 6 kids.
khalid : Bryan Adams or Enrique?
Neil Mukesh: Bryan Adams.
shaheer : What is your take on exposure in films?
Neil Mukesh: If its needed, then why not. And if it’s done aesthetically, even more better.
| shaheer : What is your take on exposure in films?
Neil Mukesh: If its needed, then why not. And if it’s done aesthetically, even more better. |
MilindDesai : Out of curiosity, Mukesh is not your surname, it is the name of your
legendary grandfather, what is your real surname??
Neil Mukesh: Mathur is my real surname.
director79k : Which genre are you most comfortable in as far as acting is concerned?
Neil Mukesh: All the genres. I just have to explore them one by one
shaheer : Are you a fitness freak?
Neil Mukesh: To an extent yes Shaheer.
santooinswiss : Hi this is Santhosh, from Switzerland saying KUDOS for your excellent debut, unfortunately I didn’t see the movie,
but I read the reviews, saying that YOU are the biggest plus point of the movie!!! Just a question, where did you get the courage to turn down
GREAT offers from various directors, coz it might have been hard to do so...why did you do so first of all?
Neil Mukesh: Santoo, it’s a career that I need to be careful coz this is my bread and butter, I can’t make mistakes. So to get some, you
got to lose some.
Harjeet : Which is your favorite sport?
Neil Mukesh: Badminton
khalid : Your take on Chak De?
Neil Mukesh: Phatte!
Waluscha : Who's your favorite actress among the newcomers?
Neil Mukesh: They are all nice.
Harjeet : What do you have to say on Sanjay Dutt's verdict?
Neil Mukesh: I’m a die hard Sanjay Dutt’s fan.
Shilpa : What’s your take on Eklavya's going to Oscar?
Neil Mukesh: Its after all from the Indian film fraternity, then what’s wrong.
dev annd : Who is your favorite Hollywood actor?
Neil Mukesh: Tom cruise.
darshik : How did you meet your wife? Was it a love or an arrange marriage?
Neil Mukesh: you actually think I’m married.
| darshik : How did you meet your wife? Was it a love or an
arrange marriage?
Neil Mukesh: you actually think I’m married. |
priya : Do you believe in destiny?
Neil Mukesh: yes, I do.
MilindDesai : Which perfume do you apply?
Neil Mukesh: Armani, are you gifting me one?
| shaheer : Do you love animals? Do you own a pet?
Neil Mukesh: I love animals. I always wanted a dog, but my mom never let me. |
shaheer : Do you believe in super natural powers?
Neil Mukesh: That’s why its fiction not facts right.
shaheer : Do you love animals? Do you own a pet?
Neil Mukesh: I love animals. I always wanted a dog, but my mom never let me.
darshik : Which is your favorite food?
Neil Mukesh: Simple Dal, Roti, and Sabji.
Neil Mukesh: thank u guys for taking out your precious time to chat with me. I got to run so I shall see you later. Go and see Johnny
once again and enjoy, don’t miss the beginning and don’t reveal the end. Cheers!
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