Mukesh Rishi
Mukesh Rishi is an Indian film actor who worked primarily in Hindi films and since then primarily in Telugu cinema. He has also appeared in Malayalam, Punjabi and Tamil films. He got his first break in Hindi in 1988 and has since, established himself as a leading character actor. Although he started his career in films as a villain, he has diversified into positive roles. He joins a list of non-Telugu speaking actors, such as Amrish Puri, Puneet Issar, Sharat Saxena, and Pradeep Rawat, who have established themselves in Telugu movies.
Mukesh Rishi | |
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 Mukesh Rishi during a peace rally in Mumbai on 20 November 2011 | |
| Born | 19 April 1956 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Home town | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Spouse(s) | Keshni Rishi |
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Early lifeEdit
Rishi was born in Satwari, Jammu. He is of Punjabi descent. After his graduation from Government College, Sector 11, Chandigarh, and working for two years in Mumbai, Rishi went to work in Fiji where he met his wife of Fijian-Indian descent. Her family ran a traditional departmental store.[1]
After marriage they went to New Zealand, where Mukesh started his career as a model.[2] However, he could hardly find time for modelling due to a busy work schedule and was dissatisfied with his modelling assignments. After seven years, he returned to Mumbai, India and enrolled in Roshan Taneja's acting school.[1]
FilmographyEdit
Hindi filmsEdit
- Raktdhar (2017) .... Linga Shetty
- Mahayoddha Rama (2017) .... Hanuman
- Dulhan Chahi Pakistan Se (2016)
- Hum Tum Dushman Dushman(2015) .... Anil Gujjar
- Ek Tha Sardar (2014) .... Police Officer
- Maazii (2013) .... Malhaan Singh
- Khiladi 786 (2012) .... Ikhattar Singh
- Force (2011) as Reddy (Anna)
- Ramayana – The Epic (2010) .... Hanumaan
- Help (2010)
- Lahore (2010) .... Noor Mohammad
- Bombaat (2008)
- Krazzy 4 (2008) .... Rana
- Nehlle Pe Dehlla (2007) .... Dilher
- Fauj Mein Mauj (2007) .... General
- Teesri Aankh (2006) .... Sudama Pandey
- Vishwa (2006)
- Blackmail (2005) .... Chota
- It Could Be You (2005) .... Mr. Sidhu
- The White Land (2005) .... Social Worker
- Asambhav (2004) .... Youssan Baksh
- Garv (2004) .... Zafar Supari
- Run (2004) .... Rajeev
- Dil Pardesi Ho Gayaa (2003) .... Tabrez Baig
- Koi... Mil Gaya (2003) .... Inspector Khurshid Khan
- Jaal (2003) .... Afghani
- Om (2003) .... DSP Pathan
- Indian Babu (2003) .... Thakur Suraj Pratap Singh
- Dum (2003) .... Raj Dutt Sharma
- Hum Kisise Kum Nahin (2002) .... Pillai's Brother
- Yeh Kaisi Mohabbat (2002) .... ACP
- Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge (2002) .... Inspector M.K.Sharma
- Indian (2001) .... Wasim Khan
- Jodi No.1 (2001) .... Baburao
- Aashiq (2001) .... Sapna's Brother
- Khiladi 420 (2000) Bhai
- Kurukshetra (2000) .... Iqbal Pasina
- Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai (2000) .... Bhawani Chaudhry
- Qurbaaniyan(2000)...... Singhania
- Pukar (2000) .... Bakshi
- Jwalamukhi (2000) .... Ranga Rao
- Arjun Pandit (1999) .... Ramu Kaalia
- Kohram (1999) .... Ghafoor Changezi
- Sooryavansham (1999) .... Deshraju Thakur aka Kevda Thakur
- Sarfarosh (1999) .... Inspector Salim
- Aarzoo (1999) .... C.L.Mishra
- Lal Baadshah (1999) .... S.P. Ajit Singh
- Nyaydaata (1999)
- Bandhan (1998) .... Gajendra
- Zulm-O-Sitam (1998)
- Iski Topi Uske Sarr (1998)
- Humse Badhkar Kaun (1998)
- Vinashak – Destroyer (1998)
- Gunda (1998) .... 'Bulla'
- Hatyara (1998)
- Lahoo Ke Do Rang (1997)
- Gupt: The Hidden Truth (1997) ... Babu Anna
- Judwaa (1997)
- Kaalia (1997)
- Mrityudaata (1997)
- Naseeb (1997)
- RM Aur Shayam (1996) .... Jabar
- Ghatak (1996) .... Jeena Katya's brother
- Sapoot (1996) .... Tejeshwar
- Loafer (1996) .... Badshah
- Bhishma (1996) .... Nagesh Rana
- Saajan Chale Sasural (1996) .... Nana
- Shastra (1996) .... Baadshah Khan
- Ram Shastra (1995) ... Satpal Dhonga
- Sanjay (1995)
- Baazi (1995) .... Raghu
- Surakshaa (1995) .... Jagtap
- Gardish (1993) .... Billa Jilani
- Parampara (1992) .... Thakur Bhavani Singh's Man
- Humlaa (1992) .... Sher Khan
- Ghayal (1990) .... Kamran
Telugu filmsEdit
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Gandeevam | Inspector Veeru Pentaiah | |
| 2000 | Manoharam | Basha | |
| 2001 | Narasimha Naidu | Kuppi Swamy Naidu | |
| Adhipathi | Dunnapothula Dharma Rao | ||
| 2002 | Indra | Veera Shankar Reddy | |
| 2003 | Okkadu | DCP Vijay Varma | |
| Simhadri | Bhai Saab | ||
| Palnati Brahmanayudu | |||
| 2003 | Seethaiah | ||
| 2006 | Nenunnanu | JP | |
| Suryam | |||
| Vijayendra Varma | |||
| 2005 | Bunny | Maisamma | |
| 2006 | Pournami | Narasimha | |
| Bangaram | Peddi Reddy | ||
| Stalin | Lt. Col. Iqbal | ||
| 2008 | Jalsa | Damodar Reddy | |
| Kantri | Kranti's grandfather | ||
| 2009 | Maska | Simhachalam | |
| Drona | |||
| Arya 2 | Raji Reddy | ||
| 2010 | Namo Venkatesa | Chengala Rayudu / Shankar Thakur | |
| Shambo Shiva Shambo | |||
| Darling | Nisha's father | ||
| Brindavanam | Surendra | ||
| 2012 | Rebel | Bhupathi's Brother and Robert | |
| Racha | Bellary | ||
| 2013 | Baadshah | Dhanraj | |
| Ramayya Vasthavayya | Mosallapadu Nagabhushanam | ||
| Attarintiki Daredi | Hari Nanda | ||
| 2014 | Pandavulu Pandavulu Thummeda | Suryodhana | |
| Race Gurram | Peddi Reddy | ||
| Power | Home Minister Jayavardhan | ||
| Loukyam | Keshava Reddy | ||
| 2015 | Beeruva | Swathi's father | |
| Srimanthudu | Venkata Ratnam | ||
| Sher | Dadha | ||
| Loafer | Mouni's Father | ||
| Bruce Lee | IB Chief Bharadwaj | ||
| Soukhyam | Krishna Rao | ||
| 2016 | Krishnashtami | ||
| Sardaar Gabbar Singh | Hari Narayana | ||
| Brahmotsavam | Ajay's distant relative | ||
| 2017 | Goutham Nanda | Mudra | |
| Winner | Dharmendra Reddy | ||
| 2018 | Pantham | Anand Sunana | |
| 2018 | Kavacham | ||
| 2019 | Vinaya Vidheya Rama | Pandyam Parusuram | |
| 2019 | Maharshi | Ajay's father |
Malayalam filmsEdit
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Gandharvam | Rangan | |
| 2000 | Olympian Anthony Adam | Alvin | |
| 2003 | War and Love | Jaffar Khan | |
| 2007 | Black Cat | ADGP Agarwall |
Kannada filmsEdit
- Bhoopathi (2007 film) (2007)
- School Master (2010)
- Kanteerava (2011)
- Maryade Ramanna (2011)
Punjabi filmsEdit
- Waris Shah: Ishq Daa Waaris (2006)
- Taur Mittran Di (2012)
- Jatt James Bond (2014)
Bhojpuri filmsEdit
Tamil filmsEdit
Marathi Films
Truckbhar Swapna [1]
Television serialsEdit
- The Sword of Tipu Sultan (1990)
- Chittod Ki Rani Padmini Ka Johur (2009)
- Prithvi Vallabh on Sony Tv (2018)
Awards and nominationsEdit
- 2000:Nominated:Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award-Sarfarosh
- 2003:Nominated:Filmfare Award for Best Villain - Telugu-Indra
- 2004:Nominated:Filmfare Award for Best Villain - Telugu-Seetayya
ReferencesEdit
- ^ a b Syed Firdaus Ashraf. Quite a Character. Interview with Mukesh Rishi. Rediff.com. Retrieved on 8 August 2015.
- ^ Anuj Kumar (24 March 2007) Terror gets a name. Interview with Mukesh Rishi. Hindu.com.
External linksEdit
- Mukesh Rishi on IMDb
