Mukesh Rishi (born 19 April 1956) is an Indian actor and film producer who works primarily in Hindi and Telugu films. He has also appeared in Malayalam, Kannada, Punjabi, Marathi and Tamil films.[3] He got his first break in Hindi in 1988 and has since, established himself as a leading character actor.
Mukesh Rishi | |
|---|---|
 Rishi during a peace rally in Mumbai in 2011 | |
| Born | 19 April 1956[1][2] Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1988–Present |
| Spouse | Keshni Rishi |
| Children | 2 |
He started his career in films as a villain.[4] He joins a list of non-Telugu speaking actors, such as Amrish Puri, Puneet Issar, Paresh Rawal, Sharat Saxena, Pradeep Rawat, Narendra Jha, Rahul Dev, Mukul Dev, Sonu Sood, Ashutosh Rana, Sachin Khedekar, Boman Irani, and Sayaji Shinde who have successfully established themselves in Telugu movies.
Early lifeEdit
Rishi was born in Jammu. 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 future-wife of Fijian-Indian descent. Her family ran a traditional departmental store.[5] He has a lucrative Investment Portfolio including Warehouse Investements.
After marriage, they went to New Zealand, where Mukesh started his career as a model.[6] 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.[5]
FilmographyEdit
HindiEdit
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Before You Die | |
| 2020 | Gul Makai | Maulana Fazlullah |
| 2019 | Sridevi Bungalow | |
| 2017 | Raktdhar | Linga Shetty |
| 2016 | Mahayoddha Rama | Hanuman (voice) |
| 2015 | Hum Tum Dushman Dushman | Anil Gujjar |
| 2014 | Ek Tha Sardar | Police Officer |
| 2013 | Maazii | Malhaan Singh |
| 2013 | Rajdhani Express | S.I |
| 2012 | Khiladi 786 | Ikhattar Singh |
| 2011 | Force | Reddy (Anna) |
| 2010 | Ramayana – The Epic | Hanuman |
| 2010 | Khuda Kasam | Lalkar Singh |
| 2010 | Lahore | Noor Mohammad |
| 2008 | Krazzy 4 | Rana |
| 2007 | Nehlle Pe Dehlla | Dilher |
| 2007 | Fauj Mein Mauj | General |
| 2006 | Teesri Aankh | Sudama Pandey |
| 2006 | Vishwa | |
| 2005 | Blackmail | Chota |
| 2005 | It Could Be You | Mr. Sidhu |
| 2005 | The White Land | Social Worker |
| 2004 | Asambhav | Youssan Baksh |
| 2004 | Garv | Zafar Supari |
| 2004 | Run | Rajeev |
| 2003 | Dil Pardesi Ho Gayaa | Tabrez Baig |
| 2003 | Koi... Mil Gaya | Inspector Khurshid Khan |
| 2003 | Jaal | Afghani |
| 2003 | Om | DSP Pathan |
| 2003 | Indian Babu | Thakur Suraj Pratap Singh |
| 2003 | Dum | Raj Dutt Sharma |
| 2002 | Maseeha | Surajbhan |
| 2002 | Hum Kisise Kum Nahin | Pillai's Brother |
| 2002 | Yeh Kaisi Mohabbat | ACP |
| 2002 | Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge | Inspector M.K.Sharma |
| 2001 | Indian | Wasim Khan |
| 2001 | Jodi No.1 | Baburao |
| 2001 | Aashiq | Sapna's Brother |
| 2000 | Khiladi 420 | Bhai |
| 2000 | Kurukshetra | Iqbal Pasina |
| 2000 | Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai | Bhawani Chaudhry |
| 2000 | Qurbaaniyan | Singhania |
| 2000 | Pukar | Bakshi |
| 2000 | Jwalamukhi | Ranga Rao |
| 1999 | Arjun Pandit | Ramu Kaalia |
| 1999 | Kohram | Ghafoor Changezi |
| 1999 | Sooryavansham | Deshraj Thakur aka Kevda Thakur |
| 1999 | Sarfarosh | Inspector Saleem |
| 1999 | Aarzoo | C.L.Mishra |
| 1999 | Lal Baadshah | S.P. Ajit Singh |
| 1999 | Nyaydaata | |
| 1998 | Bandhan | Gajendra |
| 1998 | Zulm-O-Sitam | Police Commissioner |
| 1998 | Iski Topi Uske Sarr | |
| 1998 | Humse Badhkar Kaun | Akal |
| 1998 | Vinashak – Destroyer | Ajgar |
| 1998 | Gunda | Bulla |
| 1998 | Hatyara | Singhania |
| 1997 | Lahoo Ke Do Rang | Teja Shikari |
| 1997 | Gupt: The Hidden Truth | Babu Anna |
| 1997 | Judwaa | Ratanlal Tiger |
| 1997 | Mrityudaata | Rana Tonga |
| 1997 | Naseeb | |
| 1996 | Ram Aur Shyam | Jabar |
| 1996 | Ghatak | Jeena Katya's brother |
| 1996 | Sapoot | Tejeshwar |
| 1996 | Loafer | Badshah |
| 1996 | Bhishma | Nagesh Rana |
| 1996 | Saajan Chale Sasural | Nana |
| 1996 | Shastra | Baadshah Khan(Cameo) |
| 1995 | Ram Shastra | Satpal Dhonga |
| 1995 | Sanjay | |
| 1995 | Baazi | Raghu |
| 1995 | Surakshaa | Jagtap |
| 1993 | Gardish | Billa Jilani |
| 1993 | Parampara | Thakur Bhavani Singh's Man |
TeluguEdit
| 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 | Narsinga Naidu's friend | ||
| 2003 | Seetayya | Venkat Naidu | |
| 2004 | Nenunnanu | JP | |
| Aaptudu | Gangi Reddy | ||
| Suryam | Madhulatha's father | ||
| Vijayendra Varma | Aslam Khan | ||
| 2005 | Bunny | Maisamma | |
| Allari Pidugu | G. K. | ||
| 2006 | Pournami | Narasimha | |
| Bangaram | Peddi Reddy | ||
| Stalin | Lt. Col. Iqbal Kakar | ||
| 2008 | Jalsa | Damodar Reddy | |
| Kantri | Kranti's grandfather | ||
| 2009 | Maska | Simhachalam | |
| Drona | Drona's father | ||
| Arya 2 | Raji Reddy | ||
| Saleem | Appala Naidu | ||
| 2010 | Namo Venkatesa | Chengala Rayudu / Shankar Thakur | |
| Shambo Shiva Shambo | Rajanna | ||
| Darling | Nisha's father | ||
| Brindavanam | Surendra | ||
| 2011 | Teen Maar | Vasumathi's father | |
| Rajanna | Landlord | ||
| Dhada | Rhea's father | ||
| 2012 | Rebel | Jayram / 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 | Adikeshavulu | |
| Srimanthudu | Venkata Ratnam | ||
| Sher | Dadha | ||
| Loafer | Mouni's Father | ||
| Bruce Lee | IB Chief Bharadwaj | ||
| Soukhyam | Krishna Rao | ||
| 2016 | Krishnashtami | Raghupati | |
| Sardaar Gabbar Singh | Hari Narayana | ||
| Brahmotsavam | Babu's distant relative | ||
| 2017 | Goutham Nanda | Mudra | |
| Winner | Dharmendra Reddy | ||
| 2018 | Pantham | Anand Surana | |
| Kavacham | Mahendra Varma | ||
| 2019 | Vinaya Vidheya Rama | Pandyam Parasuram | |
| Maharshi | Bhanu Prasad | ||
| Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy | Papa Khan | ||
| 2021 | Vakeel Saab | MP Korentla Rajendra | |
| 2022 | Khiladi | Home Minister Guru Singham |
MalayalamEdit
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Gandharvam | Rangan | |
| 2000 | Olympian Anthony Adam | Alvin | |
| 2003 | War and Love | Jaffar Khan | |
| 2007 | Black Cat | ADGP Aggarwal |
KannadaEdit
- Bhoopathi (2007) Aravind Ram
- Bombaat (2008)
- School Master (2010)
- Kanteerava (2011)
- Maryade Ramanna (2011)
- James (2022)
PunjabiEdit
- Mitter Pyare Nu Haal Mureedan Da Kehna(2004)
- Waris Shah: Ishq Daa Waaris (2006)
- Taur Mittran Di (2012)
- Jatt James Bond (2014)
- Sikka(2015)
- Ishq My Religion(2019)
- Nidarr(2023)
BhojpuriEdit
- Dulhan Chahi Pakistan Se (2016)
TamilEdit
- En Vazhi Thani Vazhi (2015) as Bhai
- Singam 2 (2013) as Bhai, partner of Thangaraj (Rahman)
- Ramana (2002) as Jalandhar Singh
- Vallarasu (2000) as Wasim Khan
MarathiEdit
- Balgandharva (film) (2011) as Pathan
- Truckbhar Swapna (2021) as R.K.
- Sher Shivraj (2022) as Afzalkhan
OdiaEdit
- Aakhi Palakare Tu (2010)
Television serialsEdit
- The Sword of Tipu Sultan (1990)
- Chittod Ki Rani Padmini Ka Johur (2009)
- Prithvi Vallabh (2018)
Web seriesEdit
- Abhay (2019)
Awards and nominationsEdit
- 2000: Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor - Sarfarosh
- 2003: Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Villain - Telugu - Indra
- 2004: Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Villain - Telugu - Seetayya
ReferencesEdit
- ^ "Mukesh Rishi has worked not only in Bollywood but also in other languages too". News Track. 19 April 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Mukesh Rishi's intense workout at the age of 65". Times of India. 3 June 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Mukesh Rishi: I am just a common man working for my 'rozi-roti'". National Herald. 6 April 2020. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
- ^ "Once a villain…". The Hindu. 14 August 2008.
- ^ a b Syed Firdaus Ashraf. Quite a Character. Interview with Mukesh Rishi. Rediff.com. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
- ^ Anuj Kumar (24 March 2007). "Terror gets a name: Mukesh Rishi tells Anuj Kumar he is game for variety". The Hindu.
External linksEdit
- Mukesh Rishi at IMDb
