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Mukesh Rishi
Mukesh Rishi | |
|---|---|
 Rishi during a peace rally in Mumbai in 2011 | |
| Born | 19 April 1956[1][2] Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India |
| Occupation | |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Spouse(s) | Keshni Rishi |
| Children | 2 |
Mukesh Rishi (born 19 April 1956) is an Indian actor and film producer who worked primarily in Hindi and Telugu films. He has also appeared in Malayalam, Punjabi and Tamil films.[3] 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, Pradeep Rawat and Sayaji Shinde who have 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 wife of Fijian-Indian descent. Her family ran a traditional departmental store.[4]
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]
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Gul Makai | Maulana Fazlullah |
| 2019 | Sridevi Bungalow | |
| 2017 | Raktdhar | Linga Shetty |
| 2016 | Mahayoddha Rama | Hanuman |
| 2015 | Hum Tum Dushman Dushman | - |
| 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 | Hanumaan |
| 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 | 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 Salim |
| 1999 | Aarzoo | C.L.Mishra |
| 1999 | Lal Baadshah | S.P. Ajit Singh |
| 1999 | Nyaydaata | |
| 1998 | Bandhan | Gajendra |
| 1998 | Zulm-O-Sitam | |
| 1998 | Iski Topi Uske Sarr | |
| 1998 | Humse Badhkar Kaun | Akal |
| 1998 | Vinashak – Destroyer | |
| 1998 | Gunda | Bulla |
| 1998 | Hatyara | Singhania |
| 1997 | Lahoo Ke Do Rang | |
| 1997 | Gupt: The Hidden Truth | Babu Anna |
| 1997 | Judwaa | Ratanlal Tiger |
| 1997 | Mrityudaata | |
| 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 | 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 | |
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |
| Khiladi |
Malayalam[edit]
| Year | Film | 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)
Punjabi[edit]
- Waris Shah: Ishq Daa Waaris (2006)
- Taur Mittran Di (2012)
- Jatt James Bond (2014)
- Sikka(2015)
Bhojpuri[edit]
- Dulhan Chahi Pakistan Se (2016)
Tamil[edit]
- 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]
- Truckbhar Swapna[citation needed]
Television serials[edit]
- The Sword of Tipu Sultan (1990)
- Chittod Ki Rani Padmini Ka Johur (2009)
- Prithvi Vallabh (2018)
Web Series[edit]
- Abhay (2019)
Awards and nominations[edit]
- 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
References[edit]
- ↑ "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. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 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 links[edit]
- Mukesh Rishi on IMDb
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