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Mohnish Behl, born in Mumbai, India, is a seasoned Indian actor known for his versatile performances in Bollywood films and television. He hails from a family with deep roots in the Indian film industry, as his mother, Nutan, was a legendary actress, and his father, Rajnish Behl, was a Lieutenant Commander in the Indian Navy.

Mohnish Behl made his acting debut in Bollywood with the film "Bekaraar" (1983). However, it was his collaboration with director Sooraj Barjatya in films like "Maine Pyar Kiya" (1989), where he played the role of Salman Khan's elder brother, that brought him widespread recognition. Mohnish's portrayal of the caring and responsible elder sibling resonated with audiences, establishing him as a reliable actor in family-oriented films.

Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, Mohnish Behl became a familiar face in both mainstream and parallel cinema. He showcased his acting prowess in various films, including "Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!" (1994), "Hum Saath-Saath Hain" (1999), and "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham" (2001). His ability to play diverse characters, from positive and supportive roles to negative and complex ones, earned him acclaim.

In addition to his film career, Mohnish Behl has made significant contributions to Indian television. He gained widespread popularity for his role as Dr. Shashank Gupta in the long-running medical drama series "Dill Mill Gayye" (2007-2010). His portrayal of the wise and compassionate hospital head garnered him praise and a dedicated fan following.

Mohnish Behl has received several awards for his performances, including the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for "Maine Pyar Kiya" (1989). His association with iconic filmmakers and his consistent performances across genres have contributed to his enduring presence in the Indian entertainment industry.

Mohnish Behl remains an esteemed figure in Indian cinema and continues to be active in both films and television.

Son of <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/name/nm0638295/?ref_=nmtrv_trv">Nutan</a>

Daughters name is Pranutan Bahl and Krishaa.

Starred in the shelved film &quot;Kiska Khel&quot; (1984) Starring Mohnish Behl, Kimi Katkar, Directed by Rajiv Mehrotra.

Was involved with former Miss India and actress Poonam Gidwani back in 1985.

Raj Khosla was to launch him but the film was shelved.

Starred in the shelved movie A.V.I. Productions &quot;Gumnaam Saaya&quot;(1993) Starring Prithvi,Trishna,Mohnish Behl, Asha Sachdev, Dan Dhanoa, Sonika Gill, Tej Sapru, Shiva,Avtar Gill, Music by Sayyed Anil,Directed by Girotra S.P.

Starred in the shelved movie Film Angan&#39;s &quot; Khullam Khulla Pyar Karenge&quot;(1992) Starring Mohnish Behl, Payal,Vishwakarma, Music by Bhanu Gupta, Directed by P. Chandra Kumar.

Starred in the shelved movie Ram Lakhan Arts &quot; Tum Haseen Main Jawan&quot;(1991) Starring Harish, Sonia, Mohnish Behl,Music by Naresh Sharma, Directed by Raghuram.

Starred in the shelved movie Chandra Films International&#39;s Hindi/Bengali bilingual film &quot;Akeyli&quot;(1988) Starring Nutan,Mohnish Behl, Sreedhara, Mohan Bhandari, Sadashiv Amrapurkar,Music by Kalyani Anandji,Produced by Eknath and Chandra, Directed by Govind Saraiya.

When the film Roohi (1981) was launched, Nutan and her son Mohnish Bahl were signed for the film. Mazhar Khan was signed to play Nutan&#39;s husband. After Nutan and Mohnish opted out, Mazhar stepped into the role of the son.

Mohnish Behl had agreed to do Ramsay&#39;s next film after Purana Mandir. He was narrated a action film with a decent budget. But later the Ramsay&#39;s decided to make Saamri. Mohnish did not want to do a horror film and told the Ramsay&#39;s this.

Father is director Rajnish Bahl. Rajnish directed his mother Nutan in Soorat Aur Seerat.

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