Rishi
Rishi was born in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, and raised in Mysore. He is the son of Sri K C Nagaraj, a bank official at Kaveri Grameena Bank, and Anala Nagaraj, a dedicated homemaker. Initially named Monish Nagaraj, he completed his primary education at St Joseph's Primary School in Mysore before moving on to Marimallappa's College for his Pre-University course. He later earned his Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering in Mysore.
During his time at university, Rishi discovered a strong passion for acting, which led him to participate in various amateur theater groups in Mysore. He took on a leadership role as the head of the dramatics team at his college, which allowed him to hone his skills and explore his love for performance. In addition to his theatrical pursuits, Rishi also ventured into the world of radio, working as a Radio Jockey outside of his academic commitments. His diverse interests and talents have shaped his journey, highlighting a blend of engineering and performing arts.
Filmography
What Did the Lady Forget?
Aśoka
Madharaasi
Love Aaj Kal
Terror of Mechagodzilla
Pati Patni Aur Woh
Let Me Eat Your Pancreas
Bôkô no jitsuroku: Nakisakebu onnatachi
Judwaa
The Rickshaw Man
Maa Da Ladla
Little Forest: Summer/Autumn
Moonlit Winter
Little Terrors
Ab Tak Chhappan
Tears for You
Wild Zero
The Happiness of the Katakuris
Drive My Car
Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!
Heavenly Forest
Yakuza Apocalypse
Install
Permanent Nobara
The Sound of Summer
Phullwanti
Yaan
Kabhi Kabhie
Beautiful New Bay Area Project
Student Of The Year
Ek Villain
Josee, the Tiger and the Fish
Instant Swamp
Redline (2009)
Salakaar
The Hunt for Raoul Moat
Transit Girls
Grantchester
The Romantics
Life on Call
Collateral
Breathe
Boy Meets Girl
The Last Detective
TASUKETSU -Fate of the Majority-
Shehar Lakhot
Song Exploder
Battle Athletes Victory ReSTART!