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.[2] He got his first break in Hindi in 1988 and has since, established himself as a leading character actor.
Mukesh Rishi | |
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 Rishi during a peace rally in Mumbai in 2011 | |
| Born | 19 April 1956[1][unreliable source?] Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India |
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| Years active | 1988–present |
| Spouse | Keshni Rishi |
| Children | 2 |
He started his career in films as a villain.[3] 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 life edit
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.[4] He has a lucrative investment portfolio including warehouse investments.
After marriage, they went to New Zealand, where Mukesh started his career as a model.[5] 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.[4]
Filmography edit
Hindi edit
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| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Two Zero One Four † | |
| 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 |
| 1995 | Ram Shastra | Satpal Dhonga |
| 1995 | Sanjay | |
| 1995 | Baazi | Raghu |
| 1995 | Surakshaa | Jagtap |
| 1993 | Gardish | Billa Jilani |
| 1993 | Parampara | Thakur Bhavani Singh's Man |
Telugu edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Gandeevam | Inspector Veeru Pentaiah | |
| 2000 | Manoharam | Basha | |
| 2001 | Narasimha Naidu | Kuppu 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 | ||
| Seetayya | Venkat Naidu | ||
| 2004 | Nenunnanu | JP | |
| Aaptudu | Gangi Reddy | ||
| Suryam | Madhulatha's father | ||
| Vijayendra Varma | Aslam Khan | ||
| 2005 | Bunny | Maisamma | |
| Allari Pidugu | G. K. | ||
| Okkade | Subbarayudu | ||
| 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 |
Malayalam edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Gandharvam | Rangan | |
| 2000 | Olympian Anthony Adam | Alvin | |
| 2003 | War and Love | Jaffar Khan | |
| 2007 | Black Cat | ADGP Aggarwal |
Kannada edit
- Bhoopathi (2007) Aravind Ram
- Bombaat (2008)
- School Master (2010)
- Kanteerava (2011)
- Maryade Ramanna (2011)
- James (2022)
Punjabi edit
- 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)
Bhojpuri edit
- Dulhan Chahi Pakistan Se (2016)
Tamil edit
- Lockdown Diaries (2023)
- 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
Marathi edit
- Balgandharva (2011) as Pathan
- Truckbhar Swapna (2021) as R.K.
- Sher Shivraj (2022) as Afzalkhan
Odia edit
- Aakhi Palakare Tu (2010)
Television serials edit
- The Sword of Tipu Sultan (1990)
- Chittod Ki Rani Padmini Ka Johur (2009)
- Prithvi Vallabh (2018)
Web series edit
- Abhay (2019)
- Indian Police Force (2024)
Awards and nominations edit
- 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
References edit
- ^ "Mukesh Rishi's intense workout at the age of 65". The Times of India. 3 June 2021. Archived from the original on 10 August 2021. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
- ^ "Mukesh Rishi: I am just a common man working for my 'rozi-roti'". National Herald. 6 April 2020. Archived from the original on 25 June 2022. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
- ^ Kumar, Anuj (10 October 2016) [14 August 2008]. "Once a villain…". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 15 May 2022. Retrieved 15 May 2022.
- ^ a b Syed Firdaus Ashraf. Quite a Character Archived 12 May 2017 at the Wayback Machine. Interview with Mukesh Rishi. Rediff.com. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
- ^ Kumar, Anuj (18 July 2011) [24 March 2007]. "Terror gets a name: Mukesh Rishi tells Anuj Kumar he is game for variety". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 23 July 2019. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
External links edit
- Mukesh Rishi at IMDb
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