Mukesh Rishi on Gunda

During a Chat with Lehren Retro, Actor Mukesh Rishi Discussed His Movie Gunda, Which Gained Unexpected Popularity on the Internet Due to Its Cringeworthy Dialogues and Scenes. the Actor Admitted That Doing It Was a 'Misstep.' He Said: "As Soon as We Started Filming, I Realized That Accepting the Role Was a Misstep. I Was the New Villain in Town and Was Doing Good Films at That Time. Even I Don’t Know Why I Agreed to Do That Movie."

Gunda Is Written by Bashir Babbar and Directed by Kanti Shah. the Film Stars Mithun Chakraborty, Mukesh Rishi, Shakti Kapoor, and Razak Khan Among Others. Upon Its Release in 1998, the Film Was Withdrawn from Theatres by the Censor Boards Due to Objections over Its Content. over the Year's, It Has Gained a Cult Following Among Netizens.

Mukesh Rishi Says Doing Gunda Was a 'Misstep'; Reveals Being Told About 'Bulla’s Fame' by Saif Ali Khan

By Robert Thorne

• Oct 8, 2026 • 3 min read

Mukesh Rishi Says Doing Gunda Was a 'Misstep'; Reveals Being Told About 'Bulla’s Fame' by Saif Ali Khan

Direct Answer • Key Takeaway

Mukesh Rishi Is One of the Finest Actors in Bollywood with Many Incredible Performances Under His Name. However, His Name Is Frequently Only Attached to Kanti Shah's Gunda Which Is Considered to Be a 'So Bad Its Good' Kinda Movie.

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