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The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
|December 14, 2025
Not one to rest on his laurels, actor and producer Mukesh Rishi continues to push boundaries and take on new challenges
Mukesh Rishi, the towering presence known for his intense and unforgettable portrayals of villains, reflects on the remarkable journey of his four-decade-long career — spanning Hindi, Punjabi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam cinema.
From his breakthrough as a menacing figure in Gardish (1993) and cult role as Bulla in Gunda (1998), to his acclaimed performance as Inspector Salim in Sarfarosh (1999), Rishi has continually reinvented himself. Not one to be confined by language or region, he has taken roles in different film industries. In a year that’s packed with new film releases and live shows in Australia, we sat down with the actor for a quick chat about his enduring legacy and the charisma he continues to bring to the screen and beyond.
This story is from the December 14, 2025 edition of The Free Press Journal - Mumbai.
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