Personal details
- Birth Date: 1956-04-19
- Height: 6′ 0¾″ (1.85 m)
- Birth Location: Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, India
- Professions: Actor, Producer
Mukesh Rishi—man, what a staple in Indian cinema. Born way back in 1956 in this small town called Kathua in Jammu and Kashmir, he’s somehow managed to carve out this space for himself as that dude you just can’t forget once you’ve watched ANY movie he’s in. Seriously, try thinking about ‘90s Bollywood villains and not picturing his face—good luck with that. He’s done all sorts of roles, but come on, Sarfarosh (1999)? Iconic. The guy’s screen presence is nothing short of intimidating, but he’s also got this weird warmth sometimes, like he could totally be your scary uncle who brings you candy… and then lectures you about life. He didn’t just stick to acting, though. Nope, he’s dabbled in producing too, because apparently, the guy doesn’t sleep. Movies like Koi... Mil Gaya (2003)—yeah, the one with Hrithik and the blue-eyed alien—Rishi pops up there too, doing his thing, making even the silliest scenes feel grounded. And let’s not forget Gunda (1998). For anyone who’s seen that cult classic, you know exactly what I’m talking about. Over-the-top villains, ridiculous dialogues, and Mukesh Rishi absolutely owning every frame. Off-screen, he’s married to Keshni Rishi, but honestly, you don’t hear much about his personal life. The man’s a bit of a mystery—just the way we like our movie legends. No matter what era, Mukesh Rishi stays relevant, jumping between languages and genres without missing a beat. If you’re into Indian movies, you’ve definitely crossed paths with his work—even if you didn’t realize it at the time.
Mukesh's wife, Keshni, is Fijian-Indian, straight outta Rakiraki in the Fiji Islands. She ended up in Chandigarh College, probably expecting just regular classes, but nope—she meets Mukesh there. Classic. Honestly, it’s wild how life throws people together from totally different worlds. One day you’re studying miles away from home, next thing you know, you’re bumping into the person who changes your whole story. Keshni’s background brings a whole extra layer to their relationship. Fijian-Indian roots? That’s some flavorful history right there. And Chandigarh? Man, that place is a magnet for all kinds of stories. They crossed paths in the middle of all that chaos and studying—who’d have guessed? It’s these random twists that make real life so much more interesting than anything you could just make up. You can almost hear the backstory just from where they’re from and how they met. That’s what gives this trivia its spark.
April 19, 1956
6′ 0¾″ (1.85 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, India
69 years old