Mukesh Sahani (Indian Politician) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Politician
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	31/03/1981
Age	45 years
Birthplace	Supaul, Bihar, India

Latest News about Mukesh Sahani

10/11/2025

Following the 2025 Bihar Legislative Assembly election results, Mukesh Sahani's party VIP failed to win any of the 12 seats it contested, trailing in all of them. Sahani, who had bargained hard for 12 seats and the Deputy Chief Ministerial post, did not contest personally and withdrew his brother's candidacy in favor of the RJD candidate. The Mahagathbandhan alliance suffered a significant defeat, with the NDA government winning by promising ₹10,000 rather than on work performance.

01/11/2025

Ahead of the 2025 Bihar elections, Mukesh Sahani decided not to contest personally after the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan offered his VIP only 15 seats, fewer than the 24 he demanded. Instead, he continued campaigning for the Grand Alliance and nominated his brother Santosh Kumar Sahani to contest from the Gaura-Bauram seat in Darbhanga district. Sahani expressed ambitions for the Deputy Chief Minister position if the alliance won.

23/10/2025

The Mahagathbandhan alliance named Mukesh Sahani, chief of Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP), as its deputy chief minister face for the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, alongside RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav as the CM candidate. This move highlighted Sahani's influence over the Nishad-Mallah communities, which form approximately 12% of Bihar's voters. Sahani had joined the Grand Alliance in April 2025 after parting ways with the NDA.

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Bio/Wiki

Other name	Mukesh Soni
Nickname	Son of Mallah

Physical Stats & More

Height	178 cm
Weight	75 kg
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black

Educational Qualification(s)

School	Local school
College/University	Did not attend
Educational Qualification	8th pass

Personal Life

Marital Status	Married
Marriage Date	28 April

Relationships & More

Wife/Spouse

Kavita/Kabita Soni (Homemaker)

Children

Ranveer Sahani
Muskan Sahani

Parents

Father	Jitan Sahani
Mother	Meena Devi (Died on 25 July 2010)

Siblings

Santosh Kumar Sahani (Politician)
Rinku Sahani

Family

Father	Jitan Sahani
Mother	Meena Devi (Died on 25 July 2010)
Siblings	Santosh Kumar Sahani (Politician) Rinku Sahani
Spouse	Kavita/Kabita Soni (Homemaker)
Children	Ranveer Sahani Muskan Sahani

Career

Profession(s)	Politician Set Designer Salesman
Political Party	Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP)
Political Journey	26 July 2018: His political party 'Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP)' was approved by the Election Commission of India (ECI). 4 November 2018: He formally launched his party after a 2-month 'Nishad Arakshan Samvad Bus Yatra'. 2019: His party fielded candidates in the general elections from Madhubani, Muzaffarpur, and Khagaria, but none of them won. 2020: Initially sided with 'Mahagathbandhan' during the Bihar Assembly elections but later became a coalition partner of the NDA. 2020: He contested elections from Simri Bakthiarpur constituency but came second, losing to Rashtriya Janata Dal's (RJD) candidate, Yusuf Salahuddin. 16 November 2020: He took oath as Minister for Animal Husbandry and Fisheries, serving until 27 March 2022. July 2023: He embarked on a 101-day trip named 'Nishad Aarakshan Sankalp Yatra,' starting on Phoolan's assassination day on 25 July, with the intention to distribute statues to VIP Party members and lockets to people of Nishad community. January 2021: Secured an MLC seat for Bihar Legislative Council under the BJP’s quota, serving until July 2022. 2025: His party VIP was defeated in the Bihar Legislative Assembly elections, winning no seats. 1999: At age 18, moved to Mumbai to work as a salesman for a cosmetic brand. Early 2000s: Transitioned to Bollywood as a set designer, working on films including Devdas (Shah Rukh Khan) and Bajrangi Bhaijaan (Salman Khan), and TV shows including Bigg Boss. 2008: Returned to his village and shifted focus to social work. 2010: Founded Sahani Samaj Kalyan Sanstha with offices in Darbhanga and Patna to educate and organize the Nishad community. 2014: Organized the Zonal Nishad Rights Conference in Darbhanga on 16 February, recognized as the start of the Nishad revolution in Bihar. 2015: Led a massive protest at Gandhi Maidan, Patna, demanding reservations for the Nishad community; government responded within 24 hours. Founded Nishad Vikas Sangh. 2016: Formally established Nishad Vikas Sangh. 2018: Founded Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) on 26 July after Election Commission approval; formally launched on 4 November after a 2-month Nishad Arakshan Samvad Bus Yatra. 2019: VIP fielded candidates in general elections from Madhubani, Muzaffarpur, and Khagaria constituencies but lost all three seats. 2020: Initially sided with Mahagathbandhan during Bihar Assembly elections but later became NDA coalition partner. Contested from Simri Bakthiarpur but came second to RJD's Yusuf Salahuddin. Appointed Minister for Animal Husbandry and Fisheries on 16 November 2020. January 2021: Secured MLC seat for Bihar Legislative Council under BJP quota. 2022: Served as Minister until 27 March; MLC term ended in July. 2023: Embarked on 101-day Nishad Aarakshan Sankalp Yatra starting 25 July; received Y+ security in February. April 2025: Joined Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) after parting ways with NDA. October 2025: Named deputy chief minister face by Mahagathbandhan for 2025 Bihar elections. November 2025: Decided not to contest personally; nominated brother Santosh Kumar Sahani for Gaura-Bauram seat. VIP won no seats in 2025 Bihar Legislative Assembly elections.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Mukesh Sahani is an Indian politician and former Bollywood set designer.
2. He founded the Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) to support Bihar’s Nishad Samaj community and served as a Bihar Cabinet Minister.
3. At the age of eighteen, in 1999, he moved to Mumbai in search of work.
4. Initially, he worked as a salesman for a cosmetic brand before transitioning to a Bollywood set designer.
5. He gained fame for designing sets for movies like Devdas and Bajrangi Bhaijaan, and TV shows like Bigg Boss.
6. He later ventured into social work by establishing organizations like Sahani Samaj Kalyan Sanstha and Nishad Vikas Sangh.
7. In 2014, he organized the 'Nishad Revolution of Bihar,' raising awareness for the Nishad community's rights.
8. Recognized for his efforts, he campaigned for the BJP in elections but later distanced himself from the party.
9. He secured an MLC seat for Bihar Legislative Council in 2021 and received Y+ security in 2023.
10. During political rallies, he draws inspiration from Phoolan Devi and Lord Hanuman to connect with his audience.
11. After becoming a Minister in the Bihar cabinet, he resided in Bungalow number 6 and faced rumors of a bad omen upon his exit in 2022.
12. He is the owner of a company named 'Mukesh Cineworld Private Limited'.
13. At age 18 in 1999, he moved to Mumbai in search of work.
14. Initially worked as a salesman for a cosmetic brand before transitioning to a Bollywood set designer.
15. In 2015, led a major protest at Gandhi Maidan, Patna, demanding reservations for the Nishad community.
16. Organized the Nishad Revolution of Bihar in 2014, raising awareness for the Nishad community's rights.
17. During political rallies, draws inspiration from Phoolan Devi and Lord Hanuman to connect with his audience.
18. Owner of companies including Mukesh Cine World Private Limited, RM Films Private Limited, and Mukesh Cine Art Enterprise Private Limited.
19. Comes from a Nishad (mallah/fisherman) family, part of Bihar's Extremely Backward Classes (EBC) category.

Mukesh Sahani Politician Indian Supaul, Bihar, India