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Mukesh Tiwari
Active Hindi cinema
- FromSagar, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Based inMumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Age57 years
- Active1998 – present
- Updated
Mukesh Tiwari Biography
Mukesh Tiwari – Full Information
- Full Name: Mukesh Tiwari
- Profession: Actor
- Date of Birth: 24 August 1969
- Age: 56 years
- Birthplace: Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Current Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Industry: Bollywood (Hindi Film Industry), with work in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Punjabi cinema
- Years Active: 1998 – Present
- Known For: Negative roles, supporting roles and comic characters
Family Background
- Spouse: Violet Nazir Tiwari, an Assamese actress whom he met at the National School of Drama
- Children: One
- Early Family Life: He grew up in a modest household in Sagar; his father died when he was young and his mother raised him on her own.
- Note: Mukesh Tiwari generally keeps his family life private and rarely appears with them at public events.
Education
- Schooling: Hindi-medium school in Madhya Pradesh
- Higher Education: Graduated from the National School of Drama (NSD), New Delhi, in 1994
- Professional Training: Formal theatre and acting training at NSD, after which he moved to Mumbai to pursue films
Career Highlight
| Year | Movie Name | Career Highlight / Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | China Gate | Jageera; Bollywood debut and breakout villain role |
| 2002 | The Legend of Bhagat Singh | Played the Jailor |
| 2003 | Gangaajal | Bachcha Yadav; one of his best-known negative roles |
| 2006 | Golmaal: Fun Unlimited | Vasooli Bhai; the character that made him a mainstream comic-villain favourite |
| 2008 | Golmaal Returns | Reprised Vasooli |
| 2010 | Golmaal 3 | Reprised Vasooli |
| 2013 | Chennai Express | Shamsher Singh |
| 2017 | Golmaal Again | Reprised Vasooli |
| 2023 | Scam 2003 | Suryapratap Gehlot; SonyLIV web series |
Recent Activity
- One Two Cha Cha Chaa – released in cinemas on 16 January 2026; Tiwari plays Inspector Yadav in the ensemble cast.
- Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain! Fun on the Run – released on 6 February 2026; he plays Kranti Sharma in the film adaptation of the long-running sitcom.
- Welcome to the Jungle – a 2026 release in which he plays Rangwa.
- Ramayana – he is cast as the sage Agastya.
Awards List
| Year | Award Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Best Male Debut | Zee Cine Awards | China Gate | Won |
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About Mukesh Tiwari
What is Mukesh Tiwari famous for?
Playing memorable villainous and comic roles in Bollywood films.
When did Mukesh Tiwari start his acting career?
He started in 1998 with the film China Gate.
Has Mukesh Tiwari won any awards?
He won the Zee Cine Award for Best Male Debut in 1999 for China Gate.
Which role made him widely recognized?
His roles as Jageera in China Gate (1998), Bachcha Yadav in Gangaajal (2003) and Vasooli Bhai in the Golmaal films.
What are some popular movies of Mukesh Tiwari?
China Gate, The Legend of Bhagat Singh, Gangaajal, Apaharan, the Golmaal films and Chennai Express.
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