Quick Info
| Profession | Casting Director |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 27/05/1980 |
| Age | 46 years |
| Birthplace | Delhi, India |
Latest News about Mukesh Chhabra
01/06/2025
Mukesh Chhabra, one of Bollywood's most renowned casting directors, joined the reality show 'The Traitors' as a contestant, marking a surprising move into the spotlight beyond his casting work. The show, which features celebrities navigating trust and betrayal, highlighted his transition from behind-the-scenes casting to on-screen participation.
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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 |
Favourites
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/castingchhabra/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/chhabra.mukesh.5/ | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/mukesh-chhabra-0b62ba253 |
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. |