This is an archive article published on July 5, 2024

‘Salman Khan never chills alone, is a complete Punjabi at heart,’ says Mukesh Rishi as he recalls Judwaa days

Mukesh Rishi said that he would spend a lot of time with Salman Khan during Judwaa shoot.

Salman Khan was described as a 'Punjabi at heart' by Mukesh RishiSalman Khan was described as a 'Punjabi at heart' by Mukesh Rishi. (Photo: Salman Khan/Instagram)

Mukesh Rishi, who has appeared in popular films like Sarfarosh and Sooryavansham, recently opened up about his experience of working with film star Salman Khan back in the 1990s. At the time, Salman had justs tarted experiencing stardom and was one of the biggest film stars of the time. Mukesh and Salman worked together in Judwaa, directed by David Dhawan. Mukesh described Salman as a “Punjabi at heart.”

He shared with Bollywood Bubble, “It was my first film with David Dhawan. Salman was a big star then.” He recalled that he got a lot of time to talk to Salman and said, “Salman is not the kind of guy who chills alone. If it’s a room or lobby or anywhere, he likes to chill with people. He is completely like a Punjabi in that respect. Staying together, being with friends.” In Judwaa, Mukesh played the role of a villain named Tiger Pandey.

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In an earlier interview, Mukesh had opened up about his friendship with the Khan family. He shared an incident where his son was at a restaurant and when Sohail Khan (Salman’s brother) found out, he paid his bill. “Abhi ek din mera beta ek restaurant mein gaya tha apne friends ke saath. Waha Sohail Khan bhi aaye the. Phir baato baato mein pata chal ki wo waha hai. Jaate jaate Sohail saara bill pay kar ke chale gaye. Ye sab dosti se kam thodi hai (Recently, my son was at a restaurant, and Sohail Khan was also there. Sohail found out, and quietly paid the entire bill. This is friendship),” he shared with Bollywood Thikana.

Mukesh Rishi is most known for his work in Aamir Khan-starrer Sarfarosh where he played Inspector Salim. At the film’s recent 25th year celebration, Aamir and director John Matthew Matthan hinted towards making the film’s sequel. “Aamir is keen. I am also planning to make it, but unless you get the freedom and choice to do it and if it is not pleasurable for you then, how are others going to enjoy your film?” the director told indianexpress.com.

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