Quick Info
| Profession | Casting Director |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 27/05/1980 |
| Age | 46 years |
| Birthplace | Delhi, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Latest News about Mukesh Chhabra
Mukesh Chhabra defended Dhurandhar amid online criticism, calling the negative reactions unnecessary and supporting the film publicly. His response came as the movie sparked debate among viewers after its release.
Mukesh Chhabra publicly praised Rajkumar Hirani as the Bollywood filmmaker he believes has the strongest chance of helping India win a competitive Oscar. His comments drew attention because he framed Hirani as the rare director who combines emotional storytelling with broad international appeal.
Mukesh Chhabra entered film producing through a Hindi remake of the Sri Lankan comedy Tentigo, which was announced with Hansal Mehta's True Story Films. The project was described as his debut as a producer and marked an expansion of his career beyond casting.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Mukesh Chhabra |
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| Also Known As | Casting Chhabra |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Weight | 70 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| Educational Qualification | Diploma in Acting |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Not Known |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
Family
| Father | TC Chhabra (Government Servant) |
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| Mother | Name |
| Siblings | Sundeep Chhabra |
Career
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| Notable Works |
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| Casting Company | Mukesh Chhabra Casting Company (MCCC), founded in 2008 | ||||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He used to teach acting to children in Delhi before becoming a casting director. | |
| 2. In 2007, he began working as an assistant casting director when he first came to Mumbai. | |
| 3. His first independent casting director project was the film, Chintuji. | |
| 4. The movie Rockstar, released in 2011, gave him a breakthrough in his career. | |
| 5. He has been friends with actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Mukesh for over 20 years. | |
| 6. In 2012, some amateur actors threatened him for not casting them in movies. | |
| 7. He is not only a casting director but also an actor. | |
| 8. In 2017, he co-wrote a book named 'Moongphali' with Neha Singh. | |
| 9. He worked as a background dancer early in his career. | |
| 10. He has cast for over 300 films, 100 web series, and numerous TV ads. | |
| 11. He launched careers of actors including Rajkummar Rao, Sushant Singh Rajput, Mrunal Thakur, Pratik Gandhi, Sanya Malhotra, and Fatima Sana Shaikh. | |
| 12. He won the Stardust Award for Special Recognition to a Casting Director in 2017. |
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