# 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

| Year | Series | Role | Notes |
| 1988–1990 | Mahabharat | Bhishma | Debut serial |
| 1989 | Vishwamitra | Vishvamitra | |
| 1990 | Chunni | Karamjeet Singh | |
| 1994–1996 | Chandrakanta | Janbaaz/Meghawat | |
| 1994 | The Great Maratha | Ibrahim Khan Gardi | |
| 1995–1996 | Marshall | Marshall | |
| 1995–1996 | Saraab | Ajay/Vijay | |
| 1996–1998 | Yug | Darshan Lal | |
| 1997–1998 | Vishwaas | Vijay Verma | |
| 1997–1998 | Mahabharat Katha | Bhishma | Sequel to Mahabharat |
| 1997 | Mahayodha | Virat | Also producer |
| 1997–2005 | 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 | |
| 2003 | Ehsaas | Digvijay Singh Rathore | |
| 2007 | Sautela | Vikram Arya/Vikrant | Also producer |
| 2008 | Kal Hamara Hai | Professor Vimalkant Vishnoyi | |
| 2008 | Waqt Batayega Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya | Biswajeet Raichowdhury | |
| 2009 | Ssshhhh...Koi Hai | Panini Guruji | episode: Nishan |
| 2012–2013 | Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara | Purushottam Deewan | |
| 2013 | Hamara Hero Shaktimaan | Shaktimaan | Also producer Television film |
| 2016 | Waaris | Lala Pratap Singh Bajwa | |

### Videos

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2020 | Shaktimaan Masked | Shaktimaan/Also Producer | To spread awareness about Covid-19 |
| 2021 | Shambhu Ki Yaari | Devotee (Presented) | Bhajan on lord Shiva |

### Web

| Year | Series | Role | Notes |
| 2019–2020 | Sorry Shaktimaan | Himself/Shaktimaan | Also producer |
| 2020–present | The Mukesh Khanna Show | Host | Also producer |
| 2021 | Kailash Parvat: An Unsolved Mystery | Host | Also producer |

### 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 | |
| 1991 | Saudagar | Gagan | |
| 1992 | Tahalka | Major Krishna Rao | |
| 1992 | Yalgaar | Mahendra Ashwini Kumar | |
| 1993 | Meri Aan | Commissioner Ashfaque Khan | |
| 1993 | Kundan | Editor Sharma | |
| 1993 | Rani Aur Maharani | | |
| 1993 | Shaktimaan | Diler | |
| 1994 | Rakhwale | | |
| 1994 | Mohabbat Ki Aarzoo | Rai Bahadur Mahendra Pratap Singh | |
| 1994 | Insaaniyat | | Narrator |
| 1994 | Betaj Badshah | Balwan | |
| 1994 | Main Khiladi Tu Anari | Arjun Joglekar | |
| 1994 | Amaanat | Agarwal Seth | |
| 1994 | Aao Pyar Karen | Shankar | |
| 1994 | Pathreela Raasta | Inspector Arjun | |
| 1995 | Police Lockup | Inspector Pratham | |
| 1995 | Hukumnama | Inspector Rajan | |
| 1995 | Pathreela Rasta | Inspector Arjun | |
| 1995 | Reshma | | |
| 1995 | Jawab | Rajeshwar | |
| 1995 | Paandav | Ashwin Kumar | |
| 1995 | Maidan-E-Jung | S.P. Arun | |
| 1995 | Policewala Gunda | Inspector Chauhan | |
| 1995 | Nazar Ke Samne | Baadshah Khan | |
| 1995 | Raja | Rana Mahendra Pratap Garhwal | |
| 1995 | Taaqat | Police Inspector Khushwant Singh Bedi | |
| 1995 | Guddu | Vikram Bahadur | |
| 1995 | Veer | Tiger | |
| 1995 | Barsaat | Baba | |
| 1996 | Jagannath | | |
| 1996 | Himmat | Inspector D'Souza | |
| 1996 | Himmatwar | Inspector Rajeshwar | |
| 1996 | Bal Brahmachari | Thakur Raghuveer Singh | |
| 1997 | Aakhri Sanghursh | Shakti Singh | |
| 1997 | Nazarr | Commissioner | |
| 1997 | Salma Pe Dil Aa Gaya | Sardar Gul Khan | |
| 1997 | Judge Mujrim | Mangal Singh | |
| 1997 | Agnee Morcha | | |
| 1998 | Mahayuddh | | |
| 1998 | Keemat:They Are Back | Suraj Pratap Singh | |
| 1998 | Zulm-O-Sitam | Ins. Liyaqat Khan | |
| 1999 | Jaalsaaz | Advocate D.K. Khanna |
| 1999 | International Khiladi | Bismillah | |
| 2000 | Gang | Lala | |
| 2000 | Khauff | S.P. Jaidev Singh | |
| 2000 | Hera Pheri | Police Commissioner Prakash | |
| 2001 | Censor | | |
| 2001 | Ek Aur Jung | | |
| 2001 | Hamari Bahu | | |
| 2003 | Tada | | |
| 2004 | Plan | Alibhai | Special appearance |
| 2004 | Mission Mumbai | Inspector Indrajeet | |
| 2005 | Dhana 51 | Mahesh Chandra | Telugu film |
| 2005 | Hanuman | Hanuman (voice) | |
| 2005 | 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 | |
| 2012 | Krishna Aur Kans | Akroor (voice) and Narrator | |
| 2014 | Ardha Gangu Ardha Gondya | | Marathi film |
| 2014 | Rajadhi Raja | Sikhander | Malayalam film |
| 2014 | Money Back Guarantee | God | |
| 2022 | 3 Shyaane | Businessman | |
| 2024 | Purushothamudu | Harsha Vardhan Khanna | Telugu film |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award | Category | Title | Result | Ref. |
| 2013 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara | Nominated | |