Mukesh Tiwari

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Mukesh Tiwari
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Born (1969-08-24) 24 August 1969 (age 56)
Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, India [1]
OccupationActor
Years active1998–present
SpouseViolet Nazir Tiwari
Children1

Mukesh Tiwariis an Indian actor, who has worked predominantly in Bollywood and few Tamil, Punjabi, Kannada and Telugu films. He is known for playing negative and comic side roles. He graduated from National School of Drama in 1994. He entered the film industry in the year 1998 with the movie China Gate . He is known for his works in The Legend of Bhagat Singh , Gangaajal and Golmaal as Vasooli.

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Early life and education

Mukesh Tiwari was born on 24 August 1969 in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, India. [2] He grew up in a modest family; his father died when he was young, and his mother raised him on her own. [2]

After finishing school in a Hindi-medium institution, he joined the National School of Drama (NSD) in New Delhi, where he initially struggled with English and often relied on classmates for help. [3]

After completing his training, Tiwari moved to Mumbai to pursue an acting career. He has spoken about how he had to borrow money from a friend to make the journey, and how those hardships shaped his humility and empathy for others. [4]

Despite being known for his on-screen villainous roles, Tiwari is recognized off-screen for his philanthropic activities and charitable contributions, often assisting individuals from his hometown of Sagar and other under-privileged communities. [4]

He has stated in interviews that his early struggles and a period of unemployment following his debut in China Gate (1998) taught him patience and perseverance. [5]

Family

Mukesh Tiwari is married to Violet Nazir Tiwari, an Assamese actress whom he met in NSD. The couple have one child. [6]

Tiwari generally keeps his family life private, rarely appearing with them in public events or interviews. He has said in several interactions that he prefers to keep the media’s focus on his acting career rather than his personal matters. [7]

Filmography

Key
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List of Mukesh Tiwari film credits
YearFilmRoleNotes
1998 China Gate Jageera
2000Hum Panchhi Ek Daal Ke
Refugee Tausif
Aaghaaz Danny Mendoza
Vamsi Charan SinghTelugu film
2001 Farz Sikandar
Mitti Pagla Jaan
Pandavar Bhoomi Tamil film
2002 Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage Raman Dholakia
Jaan Pe Khelenge HumMarlon
The Legend of Bhagat Singh Jailor
Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein Narendra Pratap
Pyaasa
2003Dhund – The Fog
Hawa Psychiatrist-Exorcist (Tantrik)
Hawayien
Gangaajal Bachcha Yadav
Zameen Baba Zaheer
Patth
Dil Pardesi Ho Gayaa Tabrez Baig
LOC Kargil Lt Col A Asthana
Relax2003
2004 Hawas Cop
Dukaan – The Body ShopInspector Gokhale
Taarzan – The Wonder Car Kailash Chopra
Kuchh Kaha Aapne
2005 Yehi Hai Zindagi Pintya
Tango Charlie Pakistan Army Officer
Shabnam MausiMadan Pandit
D Mukesh
Yahaan Major Rathod
Mangal Pandey - The Rising Bakht Khan
Kasak Ronak Singh
Apaharan SP Anwar Khan
2006 Humko Tumse Pyaar Hai
TalaimaganShanmuga vadiveluTamil film
Teesri Aankh – The Hidden CameraDinesh
Jigyaasa Ksamaal Hussain
Ho Sakta Hai Kushaba
Aatma
Ek Zakhm – The BlastJai
Alag Mr. Singh
Hot Money Inspector Arjun Chaudhary
Golmaal Vasooli Bhai
Kachchi Sadak
2007 Pokkiri L. GovindanTamil film
Undertrial Nadir Saab
Miss Anara
Buddha Mar Gaya Sameer
2008 My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves Maqsood
Halla Bol
Golden BoysDogra
Sunday Anwar
One Two Three Papa, D'Mello Yadav
Haal-E-Dil Speedy Singh
Golmaal Returns Vasooli
Desh Drohi Rajan Naik
2009LotteryRaja Thakur
Team: The Force
Raftaar – An ObsessionIqbal Khan
Shortkut
Kanthaswamy RajmohanTamil film
Baabarr Nawaz Qureshi
All The Best Chauthala
2010 Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge? Inspector
Kuchh Kariye Banda Nawaz
Krantiveer – The Revolution
Hello Darling Inspector Eagle
Golmaal 3 Vasooli
No Problem DC - Marcos Gang Member
Payback Pakya
Toonpur Ka Superhero DCP Kitkite
2011 Hostel Feroz
Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji Mr. TiwariSpecial Appearance
Thank You King
Bin Bulaye BaaratiGajraj
Always Kabhi Kabhi Shekhawat
Aarakshan Police Inspector
2012 Gangs of Wasseypur Special Appearance
Upanishad GangaVarious charactersTV series
Chakravyuh Inspector General of Police (IGP)
Son of Sardar Guest
Khiladi 786 Jailer
2013 Love Kiya Aur Lag Gayi
Bloody Isshq Officer Vikram Rathore
Policegiri Padam
Chennai Express Shamsher Singh
Bin Phere Free Me Ttere
Phata Poster Nikla Hero Napoleon
Boss Inspector
2014 Chal Bhaag Kishan
Chaarfutiya Chhokare Baal Kishan
18.11 - A Code of Secrecy Kuldeep Sharma
Poojai Anna ThandavamTamil film
2015 Anegan Burmaa and RadhakrishnanTamil film
Dilwale Shakti
Second Hand Husband Pammi's Husband
Gun & Goal JohraPunjabi film [8]
2016 Awesome Mausam Heroine Father
Kotigobba 2 / Mudinja Ivana Pudi Rich businessmanKannada/Tamil film
2017 Golmaal Again Vasooli [9]
Bhouri Manager
Thodi Thodi Si Manmaaniyan Ajay Kaul
Bachche Kachche Sachche Rana
Jora 10 Numbaria Sultan Ahmed QureshiPunjabi film; Directed by Amardeep Singh Gill
Anjani Putra BairavaKannada film
2018 Nawabzaade Raghavan Ghatge
Mohini Vicky (KVR)Tamil film
2019 72 Hours: Martyr Who Never Died Hawaldar CM Singh
Pagalpanti B aba Jani
2020Jhansi I.P.SKannada film
2021 Pon Manickavel Motilal SethTamil film
2022 Cirkus Daaku Bagheera
2023 Garmi Dilbag
Bawaal MLA Vishwas Raghuvanshi
Scam 2003 Suryapratap GehlotTV series on SonyLIV
The Purvanchal Files
2024695
Bhimaa BhavaniTelugu film
Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video Sajjan Kumar
2025 Ground Zero Sanjeev Sharma
Welcome To The JungleTBA
One Two Cha Cha Chaa Hindi film

References

  1. 'वसूली भाई' के लिए हर फिल्म, हर रोल चुनौती [Every film, every role is a challenge for 'Vasooli Bhai']. Sahara Samay (in Hindi). 8 June 2014. Archived from the original on 2 February 2016.
  2. 1 2 "Once came to Mumbai by borrowing money from friend, became a hit as villain in films, but in real life he works as hero". NDTV India (in Hindi). 9 May 2024. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
  3. "'Scam 2003' actor Mukesh Tiwari says friends used to help him understand English in NSD". Navbharat Times (in Hindi). 27 October 2023. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
  4. 1 2 "Mukesh Tiwari helps needy people, know the inspiring story of the actor". OneIndia Hindi (in Hindi). 7 May 2024. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
  5. "'Scam 2003' actor Mukesh Tiwari on life after China Gate: 'For 2 years, main khaali baitha tha'". OTTplay. 7 September 2023. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
  6. "Once came to Mumbai by borrowing money from friend, became a hit as villain in films, but in real life he works as hero". NDTV India (in Hindi). 9 May 2024. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
  7. "Mukesh Tiwari helps needy people, know the inspiring story of the actor". OneIndia Hindi (in Hindi). 7 May 2024. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
  8. Kaur, Jaspreet (12 January 2017). "Mukesh Tiwari makes his Punjabi debut". The Times of India . Archived from the original on 9 June 2022. Retrieved 9 June 2022.
  9. Shukla, Richa (10 June 2014). "Rohit convinced me to do Vasooli's role: Mukesh Tiwari". The Times of India . Archived from the original on 9 June 2022. Retrieved 9 June 2022.