Mukesh Chhabra
- Known for
- Production
- Born
- May 27, 1980 (age 46)
- Birthplace
- Delhi, India
Biography
Mukesh Chhabra is a Mumbai-based casting director, acting workshop director and actor who has cast several actors for movies including director Vikas Bahl's Chillar Party, Anurag Kashyap's Gangs of Wasseypur, Abhishek Kapoor's Kai Po Che and Nikhil Advani's D-Day. Chhabra graduated from Delhi University with an acting diploma from the Shri Ram Centre for Performing Arts. He completed a six-year acting and teaching stint with the ‘Theatre in Education’ Company (TIE) affiliated with the National School of Drama.(NSD) Chhabra came to Mumbai in 2007 and worked as an Assistant Casting Director before setting up his own casting company. His first film as independent casting director was the small budget film Chintuji. His casting for the film Chillar Party won him accolades based on which director Anurag Kashyap engaged him for the casting of his crime thriller Gangs of Wasseypur and also its sequel. Subsequently, Chhabra did the casting for films of different genres like Kai Po Che, Shahid, Chennai Express, Jai Ho, Hasee To Phasee, Mastram and D-day. Apart from films, he's also done casting for TVCs. In his career, Chhabra has employed several unconventional casting methods. For example, he spotted the budding actor Irfan Khan, who played the character 'Fatka' in the film Chillar Party, on the streets of Mumbai. Chhabra's democratic style of auditioning has previously invited nuisance value from potential actors. Actor Rajkumar Yadav (now Rajkumar Rao) was chosen to play one of the leads for the film Kai Po Che only on Chhabra's insistence. Rao's talent in the film won him critical acclaim and later Chhabra cast him in Shahid as the leading man.
Known For
Filmography
Mahabharata
Movie · Casting
Golden Arrows
Movie · Casting
Go Goa Gone 2
Movie · Casting
The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
Movie · Casting Director
Dostana 2
Movie · Casting Director
Daadu Ka Shaadi
Movie · Casting Director
Race Reboot
Movie · Casting Director
4 Idiots
Movie · Casting Director
Baaton Hi Baaton Mein
Movie · Casting Director
Dynasty
TV · Casting Director · 1 ep
Force 3
Movie · Casting Director
Border 2
Movie · Casting Director
O'Romeo
Movie · Casting
Tu Yaa Main
Movie · Casting
Safia/Safdar
Movie · Casting Director
Hunter Among Us
Movie · Casting Director
Assi
Movie · Casting Director
The Kerala Story 2
Movie · Casting Director
Dhurandhar: The Revenge
Movie · Casting Director
Main Vaapas Aaunga
Movie · Casting Director
King
Movie · Casting Director
Daadi Ki Shaadi
Movie · Casting Director
Gudgudi
Movie · Producer
Governor
Movie · Casting Director
System
Movie · Casting Director
Kartavya
Movie · Casting Director
Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata
Movie · Casting Director
Ramayana: Rise of a Legend
Movie · Casting Director
Vibe
Movie · Casting Director
The Vvaan
Movie · Casting Director
Nayyi Navelli
Movie · Casting Director
Yeh Prem Mol Liya
Movie · Casting Director
Lust Stories 3
Movie · Casting Director
Daldal
TV · Casting Director · 7 eps
Pritam and Pedro
TV · Casting Director · 6 eps
Operation Safed Sagar: The Untold Story of the Kargil War
TV · Casting · 6 eps
Waiting Hai
TV · Casting Director · 7 eps
Hunkkaar: The Roar
TV · Casting Director · 6 eps
Housefull 5
Movie · Casting Director
Dhadak 2
Movie · Casting Director
Maalik
Movie · Casting Director
Deva
Movie · Casting Director
Nadaaniyan
Movie · Casting Director
Fateh
Movie · Casting Director
Sikandar
Movie · Casting Director
Jewel Thief - The Heist Begins
Movie · Casting Director
Tere Ishk Mein
Movie · Casting Director
Dhurandhar
Movie · Casting
Baaghi 4
Movie · Casting Director
Jolly LLB 3
Movie · Casting
Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari
Movie · Casting Director
Rangbaaz: The Bihar Chapter
Movie · Casting Director
Tanvi the Great
Movie · Casting
Black Warrant
TV · Casting Director · 7 eps
Ziddi Girls
TV · Casting Director · 8 eps
Kanneda
TV · Casting Director · 8 eps
Kankhajura
TV · Casting Director · 8 eps
Bindiya Ke Bahubali
TV · Casting · 12 eps
Court Kacheri
TV · Casting Director · 5 eps
Real Kashmir Football Club
TV · Casting Director · 8 eps
Perfect Family
TV · Producer, Casting Director · 8 eps
Amar Singh Chamkila
Movie · Casting Director
Shaitaan
Movie · Casting Director
Bhakshak
Movie · Casting Director
Kuch Khattaa Ho Jaay
Movie · Casting Director
Article 370
Movie · Casting
Baby John
Movie · Casting Director
Bastar: The Naxal Story
Movie · Casting Director
Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba
Movie · Casting Director
Fighter
Movie · Casting Director
Patna Shuklla
Movie · Casting
The Sabarmati Report
Movie · Casting Director
Chandu Champion
Movie · Casting
Santosh
Movie · Casting
Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan
Movie · Casting Director
Visfot
Movie · Casting Director
Jo Tera Hai Woh Mera Hai
Movie · Casting Director
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3
Movie · Casting Director
Do Patti
Movie · Casting Director
The Miranda Brothers
Movie · Casting Director
Ghamasaan
Movie · Casting
Ishq Vishk Rebound
Movie · Casting
The Buckingham Murders
Movie · Location Casting
Poacher
TV · Casting · 8 eps
Lootere
TV · Casting Director · 8 eps
Ranneeti: Balakot & Beyond
TV · Casting Director · 9 eps
IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack
TV · Casting · 6 eps
Call Me Bae
TV · Casting · 8 eps
Citadel Honey Bunny
TV · Casting · 6 eps
Tiger Nageswara Rao
Movie · Casting
Jaane Jaan
Movie · Casting Director
Sukhee
Movie · Casting Director
Tumse Na Ho Payega
Movie · Casting Director
Kuttey
Movie · Casting
Dono
Movie · Casting Director
Farrey
Movie · Casting Director
The Ladykiller
Movie · Casting Director
Faraaz
Movie · Casting Director
Mission Majnu
Movie · Casting Director
Shehzada
Movie · Casting Director
12th Fail
Movie · Casting
Selfiee
Movie · Casting Director
Bheed
Movie · Casting Director
Afwaah
Movie · Casting Director
Gaslight
Movie · Casting Director
Satyaprem Ki Katha
Movie · Casting Director
Tarla
Movie · Casting Director
Lust Stories 2
Movie · Casting Director
Bawaal
Movie · Casting Director
Mrs.
Movie · Casting Director
Jawan
Movie · Casting Director
Tiku Weds Sheru
Movie · Casting Director
Farzi
TV · Casting Director · 8 eps
The Night Manager
TV · Casting Director · 7 eps
Scam 2003: The Telgi Story
TV · Casting · 10 eps
Aakhri Sach
TV · Casting Director · 6 eps
The Jengaburu Curse
TV · Casting Director · 7 eps
Choona
TV · Casting Director · 8 eps
Bachchhan Paandey
Movie · Casting Director
Shabaash Mithu
Movie · Casting Director
Heropanti 2
Movie · Casting Director
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2
Movie · Casting
Anek
Movie · Casting Director
Le Musk
Movie · Casting
Forensic
Movie · Casting Director
HIT: The First Case
Movie · Casting Director
Raksha Bandhan
Movie · Casting Director
Ek Villain Returns
Movie · Casting Director
Laal Singh Chaddha
Movie · Casting Director
Dhokha: Round D Corner
Movie · Casting Director
Uunchai
Movie · Casting Director
Goodbye
Movie · Casting Director
Plan A Plan B
Movie · Casting Director
Jersey
Movie · Casting Director
Looop Lapeta
Movie · Casting Director
Tara vs Bilal
Movie · Casting
An Action Hero
Movie · Casting Director
Govinda Naam Mera
Movie · Casting Director
Dhaakad
Movie · Casting
Taken For Granted
Movie · Casting Director
Uljhe Hue
Movie · Casting
The Great Indian Murder
TV · Casting Director · 9 eps
Human
TV · Casting Director · 10 eps
Modern Love Mumbai
TV · Casting Director · 1 ep
Faadu
TV · Casting Director · 11 eps
Tanaav
TV · Casting · 12 eps
Sixer
TV · Casting · 5 eps
Ajeeb Daastaans
Movie · Casting
Haseen Dillruba
Movie · Casting
Dial 100
Movie · Casting
Kya Meri Sonam Gupta Bewafa Hai?
Movie · Casting Director
Sanak
Movie · Casting Director
Tadap
Movie · Casting Director
Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui
Movie · Casting Director
Atrangi Re
Movie · Casting Director
83
Movie · Casting
Bob Biswas
Movie · Casting
Thalaivii
Movie · Casting
Saina
Movie · Casting
Chehre
Movie · Casting
Maharani
TV · Casting Director · 8 eps
Ghost Stories
Movie · Casting Director
Panga
Movie · Casting Director
Love Aaj Kal
Movie · Casting Director
Baaghi 3
Movie · Casting Director
Mrs. Serial Killer
Movie · Casting Director
Yaara
Movie · Casting Director
Dil Bechara
Movie · Casting Director
AK vs AK
Movie · Casting Director
Khayali Pulao
Movie · Casting Director
Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story
TV · Casting · 10 eps
Asur
TV · Casting · 8 eps
The Chargesheet: Innocent or Guilty?
TV · Casting Director · 8 eps
99 Songs
Movie · Casting
Milan Talkies
Movie · Casting Director
The Man Who Feels No Pain
Movie · Casting Director
My Dear Prime Minister
Movie · Casting Director
Notebook
Movie · Casting Director
PM Narendra Modi
Movie · Casting Director
Bharat
Movie · Casting Director
Hume Tumse Pyaar Kitna
Movie · Casting Director
Chicken Curry Law
Movie · Casting
Super 30
Movie · Casting Director
Jabariya Jodi
Movie · Casting
Chhichhore
Movie · Casting Director
Housefull 4
Movie · Casting Director
Laal Kaptaan
Movie · Casting Director
Made In China
Movie · Casting Director
Darkness Visible
Movie · Casting
The Family Man
TV · Casting, Casting Director · 10 eps
Dil Juunglee
Movie · Casting
Toffee
Movie · Producer
Hate Story IV
Movie · Casting
Omertà
Movie · Casting
Baaghi 2
Movie · Casting
Mukkabaaz
Movie · Casting
Lust Stories
Movie · Casting Director
Sanju
Movie · Casting Director
Dhadak
Movie · Casting
Fanney Khan
Movie · Casting
Soorma
Movie · Casting
Bhavesh Joshi Superhero
Movie · Casting
Laila Majnu
Movie · Casting Director
Veere Di Wedding
Movie · Casting
Manmarziyaan
Movie · Casting Director
Helicopter Eela
Movie · Casting Director
Kedarnath
Movie · Casting
Race 3
Movie · Casting Director
Loveyatri
Movie · Casting Director
Jutti, the shoe
Movie · Casting
Kaalakaandi
Movie · Casting Director
Sacred Games
TV · Casting · 16 eps
Mubarakan
Movie · Casting
Rangoon
Movie · Casting
Badrinath Ki Dulhania
Movie · Casting
Begum Jaan
Movie · Casting
Gurgaon
Movie · Co-Producer, Casting
Judwaa 2
Movie · Casting
Tiger Zinda Hai
Movie · Casting
Ittefaq
Movie · Casting
Monsoon Shootout
Movie · Casting
The Market
Movie · Casting Director
Shubh Mangal Saavdhan
Movie · Casting Director
Bareilly Ki Barfi
Movie · Casting Director
Tubelight
Movie · Casting Director
Raabta
Movie · Casting Director
Half Girlfriend
Movie · Casting Director
Lift
Movie · Casting Director
Fitoor
Movie · Casting Director
Tum Bin 2
Movie · Casting Director
Kahaani 2
Movie · Casting
Te3n
Movie · Casting
Raman Raghav 2.0
Movie · Casting
Wrong Side Raju
Movie · Casting
Zubaan
Movie · Casting Director
Rocky Handsome
Movie · Casting Director
Nil Battey Sannata
Movie · Casting
Freaky Ali
Movie · Casting Director
Badlapur
Movie · Casting
Masaan
Movie · Casting
Parched
Movie · Casting
Haraamkhor
Movie · Casting
Vakratunda Mahakaaya
Movie · Casting
Shaandaar
Movie · Casting
Bajrangi Bhaijaan
Movie · Casting Director
Tevar
Movie · Casting Director
ABCD 2
Movie · Casting Director
Katti Batti
Movie · Casting Director
Hasee Toh Phasee
Movie · Casting
Jai Ho
Movie · Casting Director
Highway
Movie · Casting Director
PK
Movie · Casting Director
Haider
Movie · Casting Director
Ugly
Movie · Casting
Shahid
Movie · Casting
D-Day
Movie · Casting Director
Chennai Express
Movie · Casting Director
Kai Po Che!
Movie · Casting Director
Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana
Movie · Casting
Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 1
Movie · Casting
Force
Movie · Casting
Trishna
Movie · Casting
Rockstar
Movie · Casting
Love Aaj Kal
Movie · Casting Director
Yuvvraaj
Movie · Casting Coordinator
Rang De Basanti
Movie · Casting Assistant