Mukesh Sahani Age, Caste, Wife, Children, Family, Biography

Bio/Wiki
Other name	Mukesh Soni [1]The Company Check
Nickname	Son of Mallah
Profession(s)	• Politician • Set Designer • Salesman
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)	5' 10" (178 cm)
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Black
Politics
Political Party	Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP)
Political Journey	• 26 July 2018: His political party 'Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP)' was approved by the Election Commission of India (ECI). • 4 November 2018: He formally launched his party after a 2-month 'Nishad Arakshan Samvad Bus Yatra.' • 2019: His party fielded candidates in the general elections from Madhubani, Muzaffarpur, and Khagaria, but none of them won. • 2020: Initially sided with 'Mahagathbandhan' during the Bihar Assembly elections but later became a coalition partner of the NDA. • 2020: He contested elections from Simri Bakthiarpur constituency but came second, losing to Rashtriya Janata Dal's (RJD) candidate, Yusuf Salahuddin. • 16 November 2020: He took oath as Minister for Animal Husbandry and Fisheries, serving until 27 March 2022. • July 2023: He embarked on a 101-day trip named 'Nishad Aarakshan Sankalp Yatra,' starting on Phoolan's assassination day on 25 July, with the intention to distribute statues to VIP Party members and lockets to people of Nishad community.
Personal Life
Date of Birth	31 March 1981 (Tuesday)
Age (as of 2024)	43 Years
Birthplace	Afjala, Biraul tehsil, Darbhanga district, Bihar, India
Zodiac sign	Aries
Signature
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Biraul, Darbhanga
School	Local school in Afjala
College/University	Did not attend
Educational Qualification	8th pass [2]MyNeta
Religion	Hinduism
Caste	Nishad (Mallah) - Extremely Backward Class (EBC) category [3]ECI
Food Habit	Vegetarian/Non-vegetarian [4]citation
Address	Village + Post Office - Afjala, Biraul, Darbhanga, Bihar
Piercing(s)	On left ear
Controversies	Criminal Cases [5]MyNeta As of October 2020, five court cases are registered against Mukesh Sahani: Case 1: Case Number 69/2014, Jurisdiction ACJM Ist Darbhanga, involving Sections 153A and 171G. Case 2: Case Number 709/2015, Jurisdiction Nagar Police Station Muzaffarpur, related to Section 136 of the RP Act. Case 3: Case Number 135/2015, Jurisdiction Gandhi Maidan Police Station Patna, involving Sections 287 and 336 (Aircraft Act) and 66(B) of the IT Act. Case 4: Case Number 43/2019, Jurisdiction ACJM IV Salkhua Saharsa, pertaining to Section 188 of the Defacement Act. Case 5: Case Number 27/2019, Jurisdiction Bithan Samastipur, including Sections 147, 188, and 171H (related to Section 127A of the RP Act). Delegating his brother for the inauguration [6]Dainik Jagran [7]Times Now He received an invitation to be the Chief Guest for the inauguration of a government scheme in Hajipur in March 2021, intended to distribute four-wheelers, two-wheelers, and ice boxes to the underprivileged. Instead, he chose to delegate the responsibility to his brother, Santosh Sahani, causing a commotion in the Bihar Legislative Assembly. Later, he admitted his mistake and apologized to the citizens of Bihar, citing his busy schedule during the Budget session as the reason for sending his brother. Apprehended at Varanasi Airport [8]The Times of India [9]Hindustan On July 25, 2021, he visited Varanasi to unveil statues of Phoolan Devi on her Martyrdom day. But he and his supporters were detained at the airport and sent back to Bihar. Police seized the statues in July 2022 and removed posters from Varanasi streets. Mukesh vowed to fight for his rights without being intimidated. Referring to the Bihar BJP Head as a 'roadside goon.' [10]Aaj Tak In November 2022, during Kurhni by-elections campaigning, the Bihar BJP Head, Sanjay Jaiswal, accused Mukesh Sahani of being a puppet of Nitish Kumar as Sahani fielded a candidate from his VIP party. In response, Sahani called Jaiswal a 'roadside goon' and criticized the BJP for trying to intimidate him.
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Date	28 April
Family
Wife/Spouse	Kavita/Kabita Soni (Homemaker)
Children	Son- Ranveer Sahani Daughter- Muskan Sahani
Parents	Father- Jeetan/Jitan Sahani (killed in July 2024) Mother- Meena Devi (Died on 25 July 2010)
Siblings	Brother- Santosh Kumar Sahani (Politician) Sister- Rinku Sahani
Other Relatives	Brother-in-law- Jagannath Sahani (Rinku's husband)
Money Factor
Income (approx.)	Rs. 11 lakhs Note: This income is for the financial year 2018-19. [11]MyNeta
Assets/Properties	Movable Assets Cash: Rs. 45,500 Bank Deposits: Rs. 98,609 Bonds, Debentures, and Shares: Rs. 78,80,060 NSS, Postal Savings: Rs. 14,06,842 Motor Vehicles: Rs. 5,00,000 Jewellery: Rs. 4,00,000 Immovable Assets Non-Agricultural Land: Rs. 20,00,000 Commercial Buildings: Rs. 7,47,00,000 Residential Buildings: Rs. 1,93,00,000 Note: The given estimates of movable and immovable assets are according to the year 2020. It excludes the assets owned by his wife and dependents (minor). [12]MyNeta
Net Worth (approx.)	Rs. 9.5 crores Note: The net worth was for the financial year 2018-19. It excludes the net worth of his wife and dependents (minors). [13]MyNeta

Some Lesser Known Facts About Mukesh Sahani

• At eighteen, he left home for Mumbai in 1999, seeking work. Initially, he was a salesman for a cosmetic brand but soon transitioned to a set designer in Bollywood.

• He rose to prominence after designing the set for Shah Rukh Khan‘s Devdas, alongside renowned designer Nitin Chandrakant Desai. Subsequently, he worked on sets for various films and TV shows, such as Salman Khan‘s Bajrangi Bhaijaan and Bigg Boss.
  

  Mukesh Sahani (second from right) with his younger brother, Santosh Sahani (left) and friends during his days in Mumbai

• Later, he assumed directorship roles in three companies – RM Films Private Limited, Mukesh Cine Art Enterprise Private Limited, and Mukesh Cine World Private Limited. In 2008, he made a shift towards social work. ^[14]Zaubacorp

• Upon returning to his village from Mumbai in 2008, he was deeply troubled by the poverty and hardships faced by his community, the Nishads, also known as Mallahs or fishermen. In response, he established the Sahani Samaj Kalyan Sanstha in 2010 and set up offices in both Darbhanga and Patna to address these issues.
  

  Mukesh Sahani (centre) during his early social workdays

• He raised awareness within the Nishad community regarding education, reservation, and their rights. On 16th February 2014, he orchestrated a significant Nishad Society Rights Conference at Raj Maidan in Darbhanga, which came to be known as the ‘Nishad Revolution of Bihar.’

• Acknowledging his contributions, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi designated him as a prominent campaigner for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) during the 2014 general elections and 2015 Bihar Legislative Assembly elections. He eventually distanced himself from the BJP, expressing dissatisfaction with their failure to fulfil their commitment to including the Nishad community in the Scheduled Caste (SC) category.
  

  Mukesh Sahani with Narendra Modi during the 2014 election campaigns

• In 2015, he established another organization called Nishad Vikas Sangh, which began functioning on a district-wise level in Bihar.

• He secured an MLC seat for Bihar Legislative Council under the BJP’s quota in January 2021, fulfilling his term until July 2022. In February 2023, the Indian government assigned him Y+ security, a move perceived as a gentle effort to attract him towards the NDA.
  

  Mukesh Sahani with Yogi Adityanath (right)

• In an interview in March 2023, he expressed his aspirations to assume the role of Bihar Chief Minister and said,
  

  Sapna dekhenge tabhi na sapna pura karenge (only if we have dreams, we can fulfil them). If Jitan Ram Manjhi, Mulayam Singh Yadav, Lalu Prasad and Miss Mayawati can become the CM, why can’t the ‘son of Mallah’? Nishad-Mallah (fishermen) community accounts for more than 15% of the population in and UP. So, I deserve this post.” ^[15]The Times of India

  

  Mukesh Sahani with Lalu Yadav (left)

• During his political rallies, he has expressed his commitment to the principles of Phoolan Devi, a former dacoit turned Member of Parliament, who was associated with the Nishad community.
  

  Mukesh Sahani paying his obeisances to Phoolan Devi and his mother, Meena Devi

• The specially designed rath (vehicle) for his 101-day journey in 2023 cost around Rs 3-4 crores. It involved the conversion of a Mercedes Benz bus within a two-month timeframe and was equipped with various amenities, including a TV, sofa, meeting room, and AC. ^[16]Prabhat Khabar
  

  TV installed inside of the Rath made for Mukesh Sahani in July 2023

  

  Inside of the Rath made for Mukesh Sahani in July 2023

• He is renowned for employing innovative methods in his campaigns and rallies. In a July 2023 rally, he urged the audience to realize the significance of their voting power by drawing parallels with Lord Hanuman. He further urged them to pledge against selling their votes, symbolically using water from the Ganges river (Gangajal). ^[17]ABP News

• After assuming office as a Minister in the Bihar cabinet, he was assigned Bungalow number 6. Following his removal in March 2022, rumours circulated about a bad omen (Vastudosh) linked to the bungalow. Reportedly, three previous ministers who resided there could not complete their terms. ^[18]Prabhat Khabar