Mukesh Rishi
Biography
Mukesh Rishi is an Indian actor and film producer born on April 19, 1956, in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, India. He works primarily in Hindi and Telugu films, and has also appeared in Malayalam, Kannada, Punjabi, Marathi, and Tamil films. He got his first break in Hindi films in 1993. Before his acting career, he moved to New Zealand with his wife, Keshni Rishi, and started his modeling career. His family includes a son and a daughter. Professionally known for his acting, he has accumulated numerous known credits in the film industry and continues to be recognized for his work across multiple language cinemas.
Career overview
Mukesh Rishi is an Indian actor and film producer born on April 19, 1956, in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, India. After moving to New Zealand with his wife, Keshni Rishi, he began his modeling career. He later established himself in the film industry, accumulating 146 known acting credits according to available database records.
He works primarily in Hindi and Telugu films, and his cinematic footprint extends to Malayalam, Kannada, Punjabi, Marathi, and Tamil language films. He secured his first break in Hindi cinema in the year 1993. Throughout his career, he has maintained a prolific presence in Indian cinema across multiple regional industries.
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Full Filmography
145 titles- Salakaar (2025) as General Zia Ullah
- Mere Husband Ki Biwi (2025) as Prabhleen's Father
- Kannappa (2025) as Kampadu
- Badnaam (2025)
- Nafratein (2025) as Yash
- Indian Police Force (2024) as DGP Jaideep Bansal
- Viswam (2024) as Kailash Satyarthi
- Manamey (2024) as Kushi's Grandfather
- Saindhav (2024) as Mithra
- Nanak Naam Jahaz Hai (2024)
- Nidarr (2023)
- Nidarr (2023) Producer
- James (2022)
- Before You Die (2022)
- Khiladi (2022) as Guru Singham
- Sher Shivraj (2022) as Afzalkhan
- Vakeel Saab (2021)
- Gul Makai (2020) as Maulana Fazlullah
- Kalank (2019)
- Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy (2019) as Papakhan
- Vinaya Vidheya Rama (2019) as Pandyam Parasuram
- Maharshi (2019) as Ajay's father
- Kavacham (2018) as Mahendra Chaganti
- Helicopter Eela (2018) as Rajesh Kumar Sharma
- Pantham (2018) as Anand Surana, Vikranth's Father
- Truckbhar Swapna (2018) as RK
- Winner (2017) as Dharmendra Reddy
- Goutham Nanda (2017) as Mudra
- Raktdhar (2017) as Acting
- The Kapil Sharma Show (2016) as Self
- Krishnashtami (2016)
- Sardaar Gabbar Singh (2016) as Hari Narayana
- Sher (2015) as Dadha
- Beeruva (2015)
- Soukhyam (2015)
- Bruce Lee: The Fighter (2015) as IB Chief Bharadwaj
- Srimanthudu (2015) as Venkata Ratnam
- Hum Tum Dushman Dushman (2015) as Anil Gujjar
- Loafer (2015)
- Paandavulu Paandavulu Thummeda (2014)
- Loukyam (2014)
- Race Gurram (2014) as Peddi Reddy
- Power (2014) as Home Minister Jayavardhan
- Ramayya Vasthavayya (2013) as Mosallapadu Nagabhushanam
- Baadshah (2013) as Ranjan
- Atharintiki Daaredi (2013) as gautam father
- Ek Tha Sardaar (2013)
- Maazii (2013) as Malhan Singh
- Rajdhani Express (2013) as S.I.
- Rachcha (2012) as Bellary
- Khiladi 786 (2012) as Ikhattar Singh
- Rebel (2012) as Jairam
- Rajanna (2011) as Landlord
- Maryade Ramanna (2011)
- Dhada (2011) as Rhea's Father
- Force (2011) as Anna (Reddy)
- School Master (2010)
- Ramayana: The Epic (2010) as Hanuman
- Darling (2010) as Nisha's father
- Shambo Shiva Shambo (2010)
- Agni Yuddha (2010)
- Brindavanam (2010) as Surendra
- Lahore (2010) as Noor Mohammmad
- Namo Venkatesa (2010)
- Khuda Kasam (2010) as Inspector Lalkaar Singh
- Maska (2009) as Simhachalam
- Aarya 2 (2009) as Raji Reddy
- Drona (2009)
- Jayeebhava (2009) as Bhavani Shankar
- Saleem (2009)
- Jalsa (2008) as Damodar Reddy
- Krazzy 4 (2008) as Rana
- Kantri (2008)
- Bhoopathi (2007)
- Pournami (2006) as Narasimha Naidu
- Waris Shah: Ishq Daa Waaris (2006) as Muin-Ud-Din Makhdoom
- Teesri Aankh: The Hidden Camera (2006) as Sudama Pandey
- Bangaram (2006)
- Blackmail (2005) as Chhota
- Bunny (2005) as Maisamma
- Allari Pidugu (2005) as GK
- Garv: Pride and Honour (2004) as Zafar Supari
- Run (2004) as Rajeev
- Nenunnanu (2004) as JP
- Vijayendra Varma (2004) as Aslam Khan
- Asambhav (2004) as Youssan Baksh
- Suryam (2004)
- Mitter Pyare Nu Haal Mureedan Da Kehna (2004) as Karim
- Koi... Mil Gaya (2003) as Inspector Khurshid Khan
- Seetayya (2003)
- Indian Babu (2003) as Thakur Suraj Pratap Singh
- Okkadu (2003) as DCP Vijay Varma
- Simhadri (2003) as Bhai Sahib
- Jaal: The Trap (2003) as Junaid Afghani
- Dum (2003) as Raj Dutt Sharma
- Dil Pardesi Ho Gayaa (2003) as Tabrez Baig
- Palnati Brahmanayudu (2003)
- Om (2003) as DSP Pathan
- War & Love (2003) as Pak General Jaffer Khan
- Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge (2002) as JCP Manoj Kumar Sharma
- Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin (2002) as Pillai's brother
- Ramanaa (2002) as Jalandhar Singh
- Indra (2002) as Veera Shankara Reddy
- Jodi No. 1 (2001)
- Indian (2001) as Wasim Khan
- Narasimha Naidu (2001) as Kuppi Swamy Naidu
- Aashiq (2001) as Sapna's brother
- Kurukshetra (2000)
- Vallarasu (2000) as Wasim Khan
- Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai (2000) as Bhavani Chaudhry
- Pukar (2000) as Bakshi
- Khiladi 420 (2000) as Bhai Gaurav Bakshi
- Manoharam (2000)
- Jwalamukhi (2000)
- Arjun Pandit (1999) as Ramu Kaalia
- Loh Purush (1999)
- Sarfarosh (1999) as Inspector Saleem
- Lal Baadshah (1999) as S.P Ajit Singh
- Sooryavansham (1999) as Deshraj Thakur / Kevda Thakur
- Olympian Anthony Adam (1999) as Alvin
- Ganga Ki Kasam (1999)
- Tabaahi: The Destroyer (1999)
- Bandhan (1998) as Gajendra
- Gunda (1998) as Bulla
- Humse Badhkar Kaun (1998) as Akaal
- Vinashak (1998) as Azghar
- Hatyara (1998) as Singhania
- Gupt: The Hidden Truth (1997) as Hitman
- Judwaa (1997) as Ratanlal Tiger
- Lahoo Ke Do Rang (1997) as Teja Shikari
- Mrityudaata (1997) as Rana Tonga
- Ghatak (1996) as Cheena
- Saajan Chale Sasural (1996) as Nana
- Shastra (1996) as Badshah Khan
- Sapoot (1996)
- Loafer (1996) as Badshah
- Bhishma (1996)
- Baazi (1995) as Raghu
- Ram Shastra (1995) as Satpal Dhonga
- Gandeevam (1994) as Inspector Veeru Pentaiah
- Gandharvam (1993) as Rangan
- Gardish (1993) as Billa Jilani
- Parampara (1993)
- Ghayal (1990) as Dekka Henchman
- Two Zero One Four as Gujurat Commissioner Ajay Suri
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Mukesh Rishi best known for?
Mukesh Rishi is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Salakaar (2025), Kannappa (2025), James (2022), The Kapil Sharma Show (2016).
When and where was Mukesh Rishi born?
Mukesh Rishi was born on April 19, 1956 in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, India.
How many credits does Mukesh Rishi have?
Mukesh Rishi has accumulated over 145 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2025.
What is Mukesh Rishi's background in cinema and television?
Mukesh Rishi is an Indian actor and film producer born on April 19, 1956, in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, India. He works primarily in Hindi and Telugu films, and has also appeared in Malayalam, Kannada, Punjabi, Marathi, and Tamil films. He got his first break in Hindi films in 1993. Before his acting career, he moved t...
Mukesh Rishi by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Ghatak (1996) as Cheena — aged about 40
- The Kapil Sharma Show (2016) as Self — aged about 60
- Koi... Mil Gaya (2003) as Inspector Khurshid Khan — aged about 47
- Gupt: The Hidden Truth (1997) as Hitman — aged about 41
- Gandharvam (1993) as Rangan — aged about 37
- Maska (2009) as Simhachalam — aged about 53
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