Neil tweets about his grandfather every year on his birthday
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Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh says he didn't get a chance to meet his grandfather, legendary singer Mukesh, but he is proud to be his grandson.
On Mukesh's 91st birth anniversary on July 22, Neil shared how proud he is of the Jeena Yahan Marna Yahan hitmaker through Twitter.
Never met him in my life.My Grandmother told me so much about him and bridged the gap.So proud to be born his Grandson so proud to a MUKESH
With another tweet, he also explained why he uses the first name of his father and grandfather.
As my fathers son, it is my duty that my father and his father are always remembered hence My name. NEIL NITIN MUKESH. Happy birthday mukesh
Mukesh, known for hits like Main Pal Do Pal Ka Shayar, Mera Joota Hai Japani and Maine Tere Liye, died on Aug 27, 1976.
Never met him in my life.My Grandmother told me so much about him and bridged the gap.So proud to be born his Grandson so proud to a MUKESH
-- Neil Nitin Mukesh (@NeilNMukesh) July 22, 2014As my fathers son, it is my duty that my father and his father are always remembered hence My name. NEIL NITIN MUKESH. #Happybirthdaymukesh
-- Neil Nitin Mukesh (@NeilNMukesh) July 22, 2014