Mukesh Khanna (born 23 June 1958) is an Indian actor, producer, and talk show host known for his work in Hindi films and television. He is best known for portraying the titular superhero in the television series Shaktimaan (1997–2005), which he also created and produced, and for his role as Bhishma in B. R. Chopra's Mahabharat (1988–1990). He has also appeared in television series such as Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara (2012–2013).
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Early life and education
Khanna was born into a Khatri family of Punjabi Hindus, with roots in Multan and Dipalpur. His family had moved from West Punjab to Bombay due to the Partition of India in 1947.
Following his higher education at Mumbai's St. Xavier's College, earning a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree and a Master of Laws (LLM) degree, he later completed an acting course from the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in Pune.
