Mukesh Rishi

Mukesh Rishi
Mukesh Rishi during a Peace Rally in Mumbai on 20 November 2011
Born	Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1988–present

Mukesh Rishi is an Indian film actor who has worked in Hindi, Bengali, Odia, Bhojpuri, Kannada, Malayalam, Punjabi, Tamil and Telugu films. After his graduation from Chandigarh, and working for two years in Mumbai, he 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. Also, he wasn't satisfied with his modelling assignments and he yearned to return to India. So, after seven long years, he returned to Mumbai and enrolled in Roshan Taneja's acting school.^[1]

He got his first break in Tollywood in 1988 and has since, established himself as a leading character actor. Although he started his career in Telugu films as a villain, he has diversified into positive roles. In this transition, he joins a list of non-Telugu speaking actors, such as Amrish Puri, Puneet Issar, Sharat Saxena, and Pradeep Rawat, who have played the role of the villain in Telugu movies. He has also acted in Oriya films.

Filmography

Hindi films

• 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)
• Kurukshetra (2000) .... Iqbal Pasina
• Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai (2000) .... Bhawani Chaudhry
• Pukar (2000) .... Bakshi
• 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 (1998)
• Gunda (1998)
• Hatyara (1998)
• Kabhi Na Kabhi (1998)
• Lahoo Ke Do Rang (1997)
• Gupt (1997)
• Judwaa (1997)
• Kaalia (1997)
• Mrityudaata (1997)
• Naseeb (1997)
• Ram Aur Shyam (1996)
• Ghatak (1996)
• Sapoot (1996)
• Loafer (1996 film)
• Bhishma (1996)
• Saajan Chale Sasural (1996)
• Shastra (1996)
• Ram Shastra (1995)
• Sanjay (1995)
• Baazi (1995)
• Surakshaa (1995)
• Gardish (1993)
• Parampara (1992)
• Humlaa (1992)
• Ghayal (1990)
• The Sword of Tipu Sultan (1989)

Telugu films

• Sardaar Gabbar Singh (2016)
• Sher (2015)
• Srimanthudu (2015)
• Beeruva (2015)
• Loukyam (2014)
• Power (2014)
• Race Gurram (2014)
• Attarintiki Daredi (2013)
• Ramayya Vasthavayya (2013)
• Kantri(2008)
• Baadshah (2013)
• Racha (2012)
• Brindavanam (2010)
• Pandavulu Pandavulu Thummedha(film) (2012)
• Rebel(2012)
• Darling (2010)
• Shambo Shiva Shambo (2010)
• Namo Venkatesa (2010)
• Arya 2 (2009)
• Drona (2009)
• Maska (2009)
• Jalsa (2008)
• Stalin (2006)
• Bangaram (2006)
• Pournami (2006)
• Bunny (2005)
• Vijayendra Varma (2004)
• Suryam (2004)
• Nenunnanu (2004)
• Palanati Brahmanaidu (2003)
• Simhadri (2003)
• Okkadu (2003)
• Indra (2002)
• Adhipathi (2001)
• Narasimha Naidu (2001)
• Manoharam (2000)
• Gandeevam (1994)

Malayalam films

• Olympian Anthony Adam (2000)
• War and Love (2003) .... Jaffar Khan
• Gandharvam (1992) .... Rangan

Punjabi films

• Waris Shah: Ishq Daa Waaris (2006)
• Taur Mittran Di (2012)
• Jatt James Bond (2014)

Tamil films

• Singam 2 (2013)
• Ramana (2002)
• Vallarasu (2000)

Bengali films

• Fire Alam Jobab Dite (2012)
• Paglu 2^[3] (2012)

Oriya films

• Akhi palakre tu(2010)

Bhojpuri films

• Dulhan Chahi Pakistan Se (2016)

Awards and nominations

• 2000:Nominated:Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award-Sarfarosh

References

1. Syed Firdaus Ashraf. Quite a Character. Interview with Mukesh Rishi. Rediff.com. Retrieved on 8 August 2015.
2. Anuj Kumar (24 March 2007) Terror gets a name. Interview with Mukesh Rishi. Hindu.com.
3. Paglu 2 Teaser (Bengali) (2012) (Full HD). YouTube (24 July 2012). Retrieved on 2015-08-08.