Neil Nitin Mukesh REACTS to SRK mocking his name at an event

Neil Nitin Mukesh recently opened up about the 2009 award show moment when Shah Rukh Khan and Saif Ali Khan joked about his name. Speaking during the promotion of his new series Hai Junoon, Neil said he was never bothered by it, calling their remarks playful and advising fans not to “overanalyse” such moments.A Witty Comeback and Respect for LegendsIn conversation with IANS, Neil said he never took the jokes seriously, emphasizing that neither Shah Rukh nor Saif Ali Khan meant any harm. He expressed deep respect for the two icons, noting their immense contribution to entertainment. Neil hopes to work with them one day and believes such moments shouldn’t be overanalyzed.At an award function, SRK humorously teased Neil about his name, joking that it sounded like a string of first names without a clear surname.The actor responded with quick wit, thanking Shah Rukh for the question before cheekily pointing out that it was actually an insult. Noting that his father was present, Neil humorously told them to “shut up,” cleverly defending his family and name with a playful edge.Latest Projects: Neil Shines in Hai Junoon

On the work front, Neil Nitin Mukesh recently appeared in the musical series Hai Junoon. Directed by Abhishek Sharma, the show features stars like Sumedh Mudgalkar, Siddharth Nigam, and Jacqueline Fernandez.