Mukesh Chhabra

Producer

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

Jawan

Jawan

2023
Raman Raghav 2.0 Not in library

Raman Raghav 2.0

2016

Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 2 Not in library

Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 2

2012

Te3n Not in library

Te3n

2016

The Kapil Sharma Show

The Kapil Sharma Show

2016
Rajma Chawal Not in library

Rajma Chawal

2018

Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana Not in library

Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana

2012

Scam 2003: The Telgi Story Not in library

Scam 2003: The Telgi Story

2023

Hijack Not in library

Hijack

2008

Acting

2025 The Traitors as Self - Player (4 episodes) In Library
2024 Dedh Bigha Zameen as Babloo Bhaiya In Library
2024 Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan as Gulab Chacha In Library
2023 Jawan as Pappu (Hindi) In Library
2023 Kafas as Irfan Akhtar (6 episodes)
2023 Commando as Abbas (4 episodes)
2023 Scam 2003: The Telgi Story
2023 Chamak as Dimpy (12 episodes)
2023 First Act
2019 Fixerr as Agantuk (12 episodes)
2018 Rajma Chawal as Anoop Ji
2016 Raman Raghav 2.0 as Loan Shark
2016 Te3n as Tariq (Estate Agent)
2016 The Kapil Sharma Show as Self (1 episode) In Library
2016 I Don't Watch TV as Mukesh (5 episodes)
2015 Vakratunda Mahakaaya as Passenger in Bus
2012 Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana as Lovely
2012 Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 2 as Nawab
2008 Hijack as Shakeel

Directing

2020 Dil Bechara Director

Production

2027 Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Casting Director In Library
2026 Border 2 Casting Director In Library
2026 O' Romeo Casting
2026 Tu Yaa Main Casting In Library
2026 Safia/Safdar Casting Director
2026 Hunter Among Us Casting Director
2026 Assi Casting Director
2026 The Kerala Story 2 Goes Beyond Casting Director In Library
2026 Dhurandhar: The Revenge Casting Director In Library
2026 Main Vaapas Aaunga Casting Director In Library
2026 King Casting Director In Library
2026 Daldal Casting Director In Library
2025 Housefull 5 Casting Director
2025 Dhadak 2 Casting Director
2025 Maalik Casting Director
2025 Deva Casting Director
2025 Nadaaniyan Casting Director
2025 Fateh Casting Director
2025 Sikandar Casting Director
2025 Jewel Thief - The Heist Begins Casting Director
2025 Tere Ishk Mein Casting Director
2025 Dhurandhar Casting In Library
2025 Baaghi 4 Casting Director
2025 Jolly LLB 3 Casting
2025 Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari Casting Director
2025 Rangbaaz: The Bihar Chapter Casting Director
2025 Tanvi the Great Casting
2025 Black Warrant Casting Director In Library
2025 Ziddi Girls Casting Director In Library
2025 Kanneda Casting Director In Library
2025 Kankhajura Casting Director In Library
2025 Bindiya Ke Bahubali Casting In Library
2025 Court Kacheri Casting Director In Library
2025 Real Kashmir Football Club Casting Director
2025 Perfect Family Producer In Library
2025 Perfect Family Casting Director In Library
2024 Amar Singh Chamkila Casting Director
2024 Shaitaan Casting Director In Library
2024 Bhakshak Casting Director In Library
2024 Kuch Khattaa Ho Jaay Casting Director
2024 Article 370 Casting In Library
2024 Baby John Casting Director
2024 Bastar: The Naxal Story Casting Director
2024 Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba Casting Director
2024 Fighter Casting Director In Library
2024 Patna Shuklla Casting In Library
2024 The Sabarmati Report Casting Director
2024 Chandu Champion Casting In Library
2024 Santosh Casting
2024 Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan Casting Director In Library
2024 Visfot Casting Director In Library
2024 Jo Tera Hai Woh Mera Hai Casting Director
2024 Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 Casting Director In Library
2024 Do Patti Casting Director In Library
2024 The Miranda Brothers Casting Director
2024 Ghamasaan Casting
2024 Ishq Vishk Rebound Casting
2024 The Buckingham Murders Location Casting
2024 Poacher Casting
2024 Lootere Casting Director In Library
2024 Ranneeti: Balakot & Beyond Casting Director In Library
2024 IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack Casting In Library
2024 Call Me Bae Casting In Library
2024 Citadel Honey Bunny Casting
2023 Tiger Nageswara Rao Casting
2023 Jaane Jaan Casting Director
2023 Sukhee Casting Director
2023 Tumse Na Ho Payega Casting Director
2023 Kuttey Casting
2023 Dono Casting Director
2023 Farrey Casting Director
2023 The Ladykiller Casting Director
2023 Faraaz Casting Director
2023 Mission Majnu Casting Director
2023 Shehzada Casting Director
2023 12th Fail Casting
2023 Selfiee Casting Director
2023 Bheed Casting Director
2023 Afwaah Casting Director
2023 Gaslight Casting Director
2023 Satyaprem Ki Katha Casting Director
2023 Tarla Casting Director
2023 Lust Stories 2 Casting Director
2023 Bawaal Casting Director
2023 Mrs. Casting Director
2023 Jawan Casting Director In Library
2023 Farzi Casting Director
2023 The Night Manager Casting Director
2023 Scam 2003: The Telgi Story Casting
2023 Aakhri Sach Casting Director
2023 The Jengaburu Curse Casting Director
2023 Choona Casting Director
2022 Bachchhan Paandey Casting Director
2022 Shabaash Mithu Casting Director
2022 Heropanti 2 Casting Director
2022 Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 Casting
2022 Anek Casting Director
2022 Le Musk Casting
2022 Forensic Casting Director
2022 HIT: The First Case Casting Director
2022 Raksha Bandhan Casting Director
2022 Ek Villain Returns Casting Director
2022 Laal Singh Chaddha Casting Director
2022 Dhokha: Round D Corner Casting Director
2022 Uunchai Casting Director
2022 Goodbye Casting Director
2022 Plan A Plan B Casting Director
2022 Jersey Casting Director
2022 Looop Lapeta Casting Director
2022 Tara vs Bilal Casting
2022 An Action Hero Casting Director
2022 Govinda Naam Mera Casting Director
2022 Laal Singh Chaddha Casting
2022 Dhaakad Casting
2022 Taken For Granted Casting Director
2022 The Great Indian Murder Casting Director
2022 Human Casting Director
2022 Modern Love Mumbai Casting Director
2022 Faadu Casting Director
2022 Tanaav Casting
2022 Sixer Casting
2021 Ajeeb Daastaans Casting
2021 Haseen Dillruba Casting
2021 Dial 100 Casting
2021 Kya Meri Sonam Gupta Bewafa Hai? Casting Director
2021 Sanak Casting Director
2021 Tadap Casting Director
2021 Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui Casting Director
2021 Atrangi Re Casting Director
2021 99 Songs Casting
2021 83 Casting
2021 Bob Biswas Casting
2021 Thalaivii Casting
2021 Saina Casting
2021 Chehre Casting
2021 Maharani Casting Director
2020 Ghost Stories Casting Director
2020 Panga Casting Director
2020 Love Aaj Kal Casting Director
2020 Baaghi 3 Casting Director In Library
2020 Mrs. Serial Killer Casting Director
2020 Yaara Casting Director
2020 Dil Bechara Casting Director
2020 AK vs AK Casting Director
2020 Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story Casting
2020 Asur Casting
2020 The Chargesheet: Innocent or Guilty? Casting Director
2019 Milan Talkies Casting Director
2019 The Man Who Feels No Pain Casting Director
2019 My Dear Prime Minister Casting Director
2019 Notebook Casting Director
2019 PM Narendra Modi Casting Director
2019 Bharat Casting Director
2019 Hume Tumse Pyaar Kitna Casting Director
2019 Chicken Curry Law Casting
2019 Super 30 Casting Director
2019 Jabariya Jodi Casting
2019 Chhichhore Casting Director
2019 Housefull 4 Casting Director
2019 Laal Kaptaan Casting Director
2019 Made In China Casting Director
2019 The Family Man Casting
2019 The Family Man Casting Director
2018 Dil Juunglee Casting
2018 Toffee Producer
2018 Hate Story IV Casting
2018 Omertà Casting
2018 Baaghi 2 Casting
2018 Mukkabaaz Casting
2018 Lust Stories Casting Director
2018 Sanju Casting Director
2018 Dhadak Casting
2018 Fanney Khan Casting
2018 Soorma Casting
2018 Bhavesh Joshi Superhero Casting
2018 Laila Majnu Casting Director
2018 Veere Di Wedding Casting
2018 Manmarziyaan Casting Director
2018 Helicopter Eela Casting Director
2018 Kedarnath Casting
2018 Race 3 Casting Director
2018 Loveyatri Casting Director
2018 Sacred Games Casting
2017 Mubarakan Casting
2017 Rangoon Casting
2017 Badrinath Ki Dulhania Casting
2017 Begum Jaan Casting
2017 Gurgaon Co-Producer
2017 Gurgaon Casting
2017 Judwaa 2 Casting
2017 Tiger Zinda Hai Casting
2017 Ittefaq Casting
2017 Monsoon Shootout Casting
2017 The Market Casting Director
2017 Shubh Mangal Saavdhan Casting Director
2017 Bareilly Ki Barfi Casting Director
2017 Tubelight Casting Director
2017 Raabta Casting Director
2017 Half Girlfriend Casting Director
2016 Fitoor Casting Director
2016 Tum Bin 2 Casting Director
2016 Kahaani 2 Casting
2016 Te3n Casting
2016 Raman Raghav 2.0 Casting
2016 Wrong Side Raju Casting
2016 Zubaan Casting Director
2016 Rocky Handsome Casting Director
2016 Nil Battey Sannata Casting
2016 Freaky Ali Casting Director
2015 Badlapur Casting
2015 Masaan Casting
2015 Parched Casting
2015 Haraamkhor Casting
2015 Vakratunda Mahakaaya Casting
2015 Shaandaar Casting
2015 Bajrangi Bhaijaan Casting Director In Library
2015 Tevar Casting Director
2015 ABCD 2 Casting Director
2015 Katti Batti Casting Director
2014 Hasee Toh Phasee Casting
2014 Jai Ho Casting Director
2014 Highway Casting Director
2014 PK Casting Director
2014 Haider Casting Director
2013 Ugly Casting
2013 Shahid Casting
2013 D-Day Casting Director
2013 Chennai Express Casting Director
2013 Kai Po Che! Casting Director
2012 Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana Casting
2012 Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 1 Casting
2011 Force Casting
2011 Trishna Casting
2011 Rockstar Casting
2009 Love Aaj Kal Casting Director
2008 Yuvvraaj Casting Coordinator
2006 Rang De Basanti Casting Assistant
— Mahabharata Casting
— Golden Arrows Casting
— Go Goa Gone 2 Casting
— Dostana 2 Casting Director
— Dynasty Casting Director