Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh has penned an emotional birthday note for his mother Nishi, calling her his strength and his greatest blessing.
Taking to Instagram, Neil shared a picture of himself posing with his mother, wife Rukmini, and daughter Nurvi. He expressed gratitude for her unconditional love and constant support in a warm message.
“Happy Birthday to the woman who is my strength, my home, and my forever blessing. Your love is my greatest gift, Maa. May you always be surrounded by happiness, good health, and all the love you so selflessly give. @nishinitinmukesh,” he wrote as the caption.
Neil made his debut as a child artist in the films Vijay (1988) and Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharnii (1989). He later made his full-fledged debut in the title role of Johnny Gaddaar in 2007.
Since then, Neil has starred in numerous films including New York, Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, Golmaal Again, and Saaho. He also made his Tamil film debut with Kaththi and his Telugu film debut with Kavacham.
On the work front, Neil’s latest release is the black comedy thriller titled Ek Chatur Naar, written by Himanshu Tripathi and directed by Umesh Shukla. The film also features Divya Khossla.
Set against the backdrop of a quirky small-town Indian landscape, the story follows a seemingly charming woman whose naivety masks her razor-sharp wit. Ambitious and cunning, she effortlessly outsmarts everyone around her. When a lucrative opportunity arises, she dives in headfirst, only to encounter unpredictable twists and darkly comedic turns that test her cunning at every step.
On the OTT front, he was recently seen in “Hai Junoon! Dream. Dare. Dominate.” directed by Abhishek Sharma. The series revolves around rivalry and passion at Mumbai’s Anderson’s College, focusing on underdog dancer Sebi and his Misfits crew as they challenge the elite Supersonics team, led by music maestro Gagan, in the college’s prestigious “GOAT” competition. It explores themes of dreams, ambition, and identity with reimagined Bollywood songs and a diverse range of characters.