Mukul Chadda is an Indian actor, writer and cinematographer known for his comedic roles and method acting. He has acted in several films and in 2019, he got a lead role in the Indian version of the famous British comedy sitcom The Office, which proved to be a breakthrough in his career.
Wiki/Biography
Mukul was born on Thursday, January 1, 1970, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (age 52; as of 2022). His zodiac sign is Cancer. He holds an MBA (Master of Business Administration) degree from IIM Ahmedabad. After completing graduate school, he began working as a banker in New York City. While working in New York, he started taking part-time courses at the Lee Strasberg School of Theater and Film. Later, he decided to try acting for a few years, so he quit his job and came to India, where he worked in some commercials and Performance items. Soon, he realized that pursuing a career in acting wasn’t such a bad idea. Mukul said New York, like Mumbai, was like a home to him. In an interview, he talked about the two cities and said:
It was easier than I thought. New York is one of the great cities in the world and I felt like home during the six years I was there. It is vibrant and offers many opportunities for people of all interests. But once I moved to Mumbai, I didn’t regret it for a moment. India is an inexplicably comfortable place to call home. So Mumbai, for all its flaws, still feels like home. It was a difficult transition—a change of geography and career at the same time. Fortunately, having no doubts helps focus on how best to adapt to the changes,” the actor said.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′8″
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
family
Mukul Chadda was born and raised in a Hindu family in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
wife and children
In 2010, Mukul married actress Rasika Duggar. She is also known for her excellent and superb acting skills. During the interview, he talked about his wife and her acting skills. He said,
I am proud of Rasika’s success because she is a true talent. I know how talented she is as an actress, which is why every opportunity she gets based on merit, we get to see that on screen. I’m really, really proud of Rasika. ”
Mukul Chadda and wife Rasika Dugal
Relationships/Affairs
Mukul and his wife Rasika were in a relationship for 3 years before getting married in 2010.
Profession
Movies and Short Films
In 2012, Mukul played a supporting role in the film “Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu” for the first time. He went on to work in several other films such as “I, Me Aur Main”, “Satyagraha”, “Shuruaat Ka Interval”, “Island City” and “Gurgaon”. He received critical acclaim for his role as Pawan in the Bollywood film “Sherni”. He made his short film debut with “Ek Bahut Choti Si Love Story” and later appeared in many more short films including “Butnama”, “Best Friends Forever”, “Pressure Cooker” and “Banana Bread”. In “Banana Bread,” he appears with his wife Rasika.
Mukul and Rasika in short film ‘Banana Bread’
web series
In 2018, Mukul made his acting debut in Zee5’s Zero KMS, playing the role of Shyam. He later appeared in the web series “The Insider,” “The Office,” “Bicchoo Ka Khel” and “Sunflower.”
Mukul Chadda stars in web series “The Office”
In an interview, he talked about his experience and views on OTT. He said,
I think it (the OTT space) is one of the interesting spaces where audiences and storytellers can grow together. The habit of consuming more experimental content has given programmers the courage to tell stories and take risks. For us actors, these things give us the opportunity to grow as creative people. ”
Hindi remake of ‘The Office’: Is it a good idea?
When news of an Indian version of the hit British sitcom The Office broke, there was an uproar among people who had already seen the original and American versions and wondered whether an Indian version of the show was even justified. Original or not. Mukul spoke about this in an interview and said:
I’m worried, but I’m not daunted by it. I care about what people think about the show after they watch it. I can’t wait for this show to come out and for people to watch it with an open mind. A friend of mine told me that it took her five years to forgive Steve Carell for what he did to the character of David Brent on The Office in the UK. So I do have fan support. I’ve also always been a fan of the show and I know what that feels like. But we have a great adaptation of the show here. They were very clear that they wanted to make a formal adaptation of “The Office” and keep the comedy flair. I am a firm believer that if something is done well, it will work. So I hope everything goes well. “
Awards
- 2020 Spot Award for Best Actor “The Office”
- 2020 E4M Streaming Awards Best Comedian Actor “The Office”
Favorites
- Color: white, blue, black, gray
- Destination: London, Goa, Paris
- Hobbies: cooking, traveling, reading
Facts/Trivia
- Before venturing into showbiz, Mukul worked as an investment banker in the United States. In an interview, he talked about the idea of switching from banker to actor. He said,
I never doubted quitting investment banking or moving back to India from New York. I never questioned that, which was helpful because any second-guessing could have made moving forward more difficult. “
- Mukul is a typical foodie who likes to cook new cuisines and try different dishes. Wherever he went, no matter which country or city, he would taste the local delicacies.
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