Mukesh Rishi Decodes His Iconic 'Bulla' Character

Last updated on February 3, 2026

In this throwback interview clip by Bollywood Bubble, Mukesh Rishi opens up about his experience working in the cult film Gunda, directed by Kanti Shah. He candidly reflects on his iconic character Bulla, which later became a sensation in meme culture.

Mukesh shares his mixed feelings about the role, discusses Kanti Shah’s different style as a filmmaker, and explains why he chose a distinct style for Bulla, especially alongside legendary co-stars like Shakti Kapoor, Mohan Joshi, and Harish Patel, who each brought their own flavor to the film. He also reveals whether he would consider taking on such roles again in the current phase of his career.