Salman Khan Is 'Misunderstood', Says Mukesh Rishi: 'We Drank And Worked Out Together'
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Mukesh Rishi recalls Salman Khan as a friendly co-star who partied and exercised with him, dismisses rumours of him being moody.
Veteran actor Mukesh Rishi, best known for his roles in films like Ghayal, Gardish and Sarfarosh, has opened up about his experiences working with top Bollywood stars. In a conversation with Siddharth Kannan, the actor fondly recalled his fond memories of working with Salman Khan, dismissing common misconceptions about the superstar's personality.
'Salman was someone I did two or three films with. He's incredibly friendly and always took the initiative to create a fun atmosphere in the evenings," he said. Speaking about their time filming Bandhan in Bangalore, Rishi added, 'After pack-up, plans would be made to go out, maybe to a restaurant or a pub. That's the kind of bond we shared. Sometimes we'd even exercise together. There was a real sense of camaraderie."
Addressing longstanding rumours that Salman is moody and unpredictable on set, Rishi set the record straight. 'I never experienced any mood swings from him. We never had a moment that felt off. Over time, of course, life changes, and distance grows as people stop meeting, stop attending parties, and stop working together. But I never saw that side of him. In fact, people often misunderstand," he shared.
When asked whether he ever partied with Salman, the actor chuckled and admitted, 'Yes, we did drink together."
The actor also spoke about his interactions with other Bollywood stalwarts. Recalling his time with Amitabh Bachchan, Rishi said, 'I've done three to four films with Amit ji. There was always a respectful working relationship. He wasn't the kind to engage in lengthy conversations, but the rapport was always there. Love and respect can't be forced, they come from the heart."
Mukesh Rishi described his relationship with Akshay Kumar as more formal and work-focused. 'The conversations were limited to what happened on set," he noted.
He also spoke about Aamir Khan's sociable nature. 'Wherever four people are sitting, his chair will find its way there," he joked.
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