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 Khatri family of Punjabi Hindus, with roots in Multan and Dipalpur. His family had moved from West Punjab to Bombay due to the Partition of India in 1947.
Following his higher education at Mumbai's St. Xavier's College, earning a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree and a Master of Laws (LLM) degree, 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 Year Series Role Notes 1988–1990Mahabharat Bhishma Debut serial 1989Vishwamitra Vishvamitra1990 Chunni Karamjeet Singh 1994–1996 Chandrakanta Janbaaz/Meghawat 1994 The Great Maratha Ibrahim Khan Gardi 1995–1996 Marshall Marshall Saraab Ajay/Vijay 1996–1998 Yug Darshan Lal 1997–1998 Vishwaas Vijay Verma 1997–1998 Mahabharat Katha Bhishma Sequel to Mahabharat1997 Mahayodha Virat Also producer1997–2005 Shaktimaan Shaktimaan/Pandit Gangadhar Shastri/Major Ranjit Singh/Shri Satya/Clone SHAKTIMAAN Also producer 1997–1998 Maharana Pratap – The Pride of India Rana Sangha 2002–2003 Aryamaan – Brahmaand Ka Yodha Aryamaan/Ojwan/Narrator Also producer 2003 Deewar Vikram Singh Ehsaas Digvijay Singh Rathore 2007 Sautela Vikram Arya/Vikrant Also producer2008 Kal Hamara Hai Professor Vimalkant Vishnoyi Waqt Batayega Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya Biswajeet Raichowdhury 2009 Ssshhhh...Koi Hai Panini Guruji episode: Nishan2012–2013 Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara Purushottam Deewan 2013 Hamara Hero Shaktimaan Shaktimaan Also producerTelevision film 2016 Waaris Lala Pratap Singh Bajwa
Videos
Year Title Role Notes 2020Shaktimaan MaskedShaktimaan/Also Producer To spread awareness about COVID-192021Shambhu Ki YaariDevotee (Presented) Bhajan on lord Shiva
Web Year Series Role Notes 2019–2020Sorry ShaktimaanHimself/ShaktimaanAlso producer2020–presentThe Mukesh Khanna ShowHost2021Kailash Parvat: An Unsolved Mystery
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
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