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Born19 April 1956
FromKathua, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Known forSarfarosh, Ghayal, Gunda, Koi... Mil Gaya, Judwaa, Khiladi 420, Gardish, Ghatak, Kaalia, Gupt
Mukesh Rishi is an Indian actor and film producer who carved a distinctive niche as cinema’s menacing screen presence. Born in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, he emerged from an unlikely background, his family was in the stone-crushing business, and after years abroad, returned to Mumbai to formally train at Roshan Taneja’s acting school.
His journey to stardom took a detour through television; the serial The Sword of Tipu Sultan (1990) showcased his talent for playing villains, particularly Mir Sadiq. By 1993, Gardish marked his Hindi film debut, but supporting roles in action thrillers, Ghayal, Ghatak, Kaalia, established him as a reliable character actor with genuine screen presence.
Rishi’s career peaked with Sarfarosh (1999), earning a Filmfare nomination for Best Supporting Actor. His filmography spans the action-film timeline of the 1990s-2000s: Judwaa, Khiladi 420, Gupt, and Koi… Mil Gaya, alternating between menace and comic relief with equal conviction. Though primarily a supporting player, his work remains emblematic of Hindi cinema’s commercial landscape.
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Who is Mukesh Rishi?
Mukesh Rishi is an Indian actor and film producer from Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, India, known for Sarfarosh, Ghayal, Gunda.
How old is Mukesh Rishi?
Mukesh Rishi is 70 years old, born on 19 April 1956.
Where is Mukesh Rishi from?
Mukesh Rishi was born in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, India.
What is Mukesh Rishi known for?
Mukesh Rishi is best known for Sarfarosh, Ghayal, Gunda, Koi... Mil Gaya, Judwaa, Khiladi 420, Gardish, Ghatak, Kaalia, Gupt.
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The most recent Mukesh Rishi update on GaraMasalaFM is "Mukesh Rishi and Other Celebs at the Unveiling of the New Issue of Society Interiors & Design Magazine.", published 14 August 2026. Their latest photos and video are on this page.