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Mukesh Rawal Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 6, 2026 • 2 min read

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Date of birth1951

Age65 Years At The Time Of Death

BirthplaceMumbai

ProfessionActor

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseSaral Rawal

FamilySon - Dwij (died 2006 at age 18); Daughters - Arya Vaid Rawal, Vipra Rawal Mewani

Mukesh Rawal Biography

Mukesh Rawal was an Indian actor known for his work in film, television and theatre. He gained wide recognition for portraying Vibhishana in Ramanand Sagar

Early life and background

Mukesh Rawal was born in Mumbai in 1951. He spent his life based in the city that was both his birthplace and hometown. Before becoming a full-time performer, Rawal worked in banking: he joined the Bank of Baroda in 1970 and remained with the institution for about three decades, leaving the bank voluntarily in 2001 to focus on his acting career.

Career

Rawal built a varied career across theatre, television and film. On stage he performed in Hindi and Gujarati plays, including productions titled Bol Baby Bol, Bindaas Bol and Ame Tane Ane Rataniyo. His screen work spanned multiple languages; he took roles in Hindi, Gujarati and Bhojpuri films as well as Indian television serials.

He is best remembered for his portrayal of Vibhishana in Ramanand Sagar’s mythological television series Ramayan (1987) and its follow-up Luv Kush (1988). That role brought him broad recognition and became a defining credit in his TV career.

Over the years Rawal appeared in a range of Hindi television dramas. His TV credits include Hasratein (1996), Kohi Apna Sa (2001), Kabhi Saas Kabhi Bahu (2008) and Beend Banoongaa Ghodi Chadhaunga (2011). In cinema he frequently took supporting parts; film credits listed for him include Woh Phir Aayegi (1988), Zid (1994), Lahoo Ke Do Rang (1997), Wake Up Sid (2009) and Haunted - 3D (2011).

Public profile

Rawal’s work in Ramayan made him recognizable to audiences across India, and he continued to work steadily in supporting and character roles on television and in films. Physically he stood about 170 cm tall (approximately 5 feet 7 inches), with black hair and black eyes.

Personal life

Mukesh Rawal was married to Saral Rawal. The couple had three children: a son, Dwij, and two daughters, Arya Vaid Rawal and Vipra Rawal Mewani, both of whom are associated with acting. Dwij died in a rail accident in 2006 at the age of 18.

Death

Mukesh Rawal died on 15 November 2016 in Kandivali, Mumbai. He was 65 years old. His body was discovered on a railway track in the city; authorities reported the death as a train accident. Statements reported after his death noted that he had been struggling with the earlier loss of his son and that his family situation had been a matter of concern to those close to him.

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Rawal’s passing prompted public reactions from colleagues in the industry and coverage in national media. He is remembered primarily for his memorable portrayal of Vibhishana in the Ramayan series and for a long career that encompassed theatre, television and film work across several Indian languages.

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Recent Work

Beend Banoongaa Ghodi Chadhaunga

Television serial appearance

2011
Haunted - 3D

Film (supporting role)

2011
Wake Up Sid

Film (supporting role)

2009
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Career Highlights

  1. Portrayed Vibhishana in Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan (1987) and Luv Kush (1988)
  2. Long theatre career in Hindi and Gujarati plays
  3. Worked across Hindi, Gujarati and Bhojpuri films and television
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mukesh Rawal born?

Mukesh Rawal was born on 1951.

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Mukesh Rawal's marital status is listed as Married.

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Mukesh Rawal is publicly listed as married to Saral Rawal.