Mukesh Rishi, renowned for his villainous roles in the cinematic world, boasts an impressive filmography spanning various languages. However, the actor’s journey has not led to the stardom he was expected to achieve. In an interview with Bollywood Thikhana, he opened up about his distance from top stars and his absence from social gatherings.
“Main kisi lobby mein nahi hun (I am not a part of any groups),” said Mukesh. The actor added, “In whichever film I am, whoever my senior is, I have respect for them and I don’t expect much.” With a history of collaborations with veteran Dharmendra, he acknowledged the camaraderie but refrained from labeling it as ‘friendship.’
In the interview he said, “Main kaise kahun ki main Dharam ji ka dost hoon. Maine itni respect ki hai unki. Dekhiye jo bade log hai na inki zindagi jeene ka ek tarika hai. So ab unki partyion mein chale jana dosti ki nishani hai to main to gaya hi nahi zyadatar. Aur main kahun ki mujhe zyada log bula rahe they, aisa bhi nahi hai. Koi narazagi bhi nahi hai. Aaj bhi Aamir kahin mil jaye mujhe, to respect se milte hai, mere liye ye hi kaafi hai.”
Mukesh also recounted an incident involving Sohail Khan, where Sohail graciously paid the bill for his son and friends at a restaurant. Reflecting on this, he added, “Abhi ek din mera beta ek restaurant mein gaya tha apne friends ke saath. Waha Sohail Khan bhi aaye the. Phir baaton-baaton mein pata chal ki wo waha hai. Jaate-jaate Sohail ne poora bill pay kar ke chale gaye. Ye sab dosti se kam thodi hai”.
Mukesh Rishi’s interview sheds light on his perspective on relationships within the industry, emphasizing respect over superficial associations.