Rishi Saxena Explained

Rishi Saxena (born 3 March 1990^[2]), is an Indian actor who primarily works in Marathi and Hindi television and films. He is best known for his lead role in Zee Marathi's Kahe Diya Pardes as Shivkumar Shukla.^[3]

Personal life

Rishi Saxena and Isha Keskar are currently in a live-in relationship. Their relationship was first hinted at when Rishi posted a picture with Isha on his Instagram story in 2018. The couple initially met on the set of Chala Hawa Yeu Dya, where Isha was impressed by Rishi's calm demeanor during their first meet. Later, they began conversing at the Zee Marathi Awards, with Isha taking the initiative to approach Rishi.^[4]

Career

Saxena started his career in 2016 with Zee Marathi's Kahe Diya Pardes as Shivkumar Shukla. He also starred in Colors Marathi's Ghadge & Suun. He mostly appeared in Digpal Lanjekar's movie such as Fatteshikast, Pawankhind, Sher Shivraj, Subhedar.^[5]

In 2023, he appeared in Colors TV's Saavi Ki Savaari as Manav Jain.^{[6] [7]} From 2023 to 2024, he is playing a role in StarPlus's Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin as ACP Bajirao Rane.^[8]

Filmography

Films

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2017	PFA: Love Mom & Dad	Son	Short film
2018	Yours Truly Roohani	Rishi Chauhan
	Aakhri Baar Hi Sahi	Shiva	Short film[9]
2019	Fatteshikast	Fatteh Khan
2021	Gud Boy	Pranav Kulkarni	[10]
	The Right One	Dishant	Short film
2022	Pawankhind	Rustam Zaman	[11]
	Sher Shivraj	Fazal Khan
2023	Subhedar	Kubad Khan	[12]
2024	Hi Anokhi Gaath	Rohit	[13]
	Malhar		[14]

Television

Year	Title	Role	Language	Notes
2016–2017	Kahe Diya Pardes	Shivkumar Shukla (Shiv)	Marathi	Debut & lead role[15]
2017	Prem He	Rishi		Episodic role
2018	Ghadge & Suun			Cameo appearance [16]
2019	Movingout	Reva's boyfriend
2023	Saavi Ki Savaari	Manav Jain	Hindi	[17]
2023–2024	Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin	ACP Bajirao Rane		[18]
2024-present	Aai Kuthe Kay Karte!	Mihir Sharma	Marathi

Music video

Year	Title	Co-actor	Notes	Ref.
2018	Ishkkachi Nauka	Pranjal Palkar	Debut
2020	Lajira	Sayali Sanjeev	Lead	[19]

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2023-03-03 . 'You Are Bestest': Isha Keskar Wishes Boyfriend Rishi Saxena On His Birthday . 2023-10-22 . News18 . en.
2. Web site: 2023-03-03 . 'You Are Bestest': Isha Keskar Wishes Boyfriend Rishi Saxena On His Birthday . 2024-02-18 . News18 . en.
3. Web site: 2016-03-21 . काहे दिया परदेसची कहाणी . 2023-10-22 . 24taas.com . mr.
4. Web site: 2024-06-06 . लग्न कधी करणार? ऋषी सक्सेनाने घेतलं ईशाचं नाव; म्हणाला, "मी तयारच आहे पण... . 2024-06-07 . . mr.
5. Web site: 2023-08-30 . "डोळ्यात लेन्स, लांबलचक दाढी अन्..." ऋषी सक्सेनाने 'असं' साकारलं 'सुभेदार'मधील नकारात्मक पात्र, पाहा व्हिडीओ . 2023-10-22 . Loksatta . mr.
6. Web site: 2023-03-30 . kahe diya pardes fame actor rishi saksena debut in hindi tv show savi ki savari video . 2023-10-22 . www.loksatta.com . mr.
7. Web site: Rishi Saxena joins the cast of Saavi Ki Savaari .
8. Web site: 2023-09-27 . Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin: सवि-ईशान के बीच एंट्री मारेगा ये हैंडसम हंक, TRP के लिए मेकर्स ने खेला दांव . 2023-10-22 . Times Now Navbharat . hi.
9. News: Meera and Rishi gear up for a short film . The Times of India . 2023-10-22 . 0971-8257.
10. Web site: 2021-09-09 . Rishi Saxena new series Gud Boy . 2023-10-22 . Loksatta . mr.
11. Web site: An Interview with Young and Versatile Actor - Rishi Saxena . 2023-10-22 . www.neeldeshpande.in.
12. Web site: भीतीदायक लेन्स, वाढलेली दाढी अन् लांब केस... TVचा सोज्वळ अभिनेता कसा झाला खलनायक 'कुबादखान'? . 2023-10-22 . Maharashtra Times . mr.
13. Web site: Information . Film . 2024-03-01 . ‘HEE ANOKHI GAATH…’ (MARATHI) REVIEW 1 March, 2024 – Film Information . en-US.
14. Web site: Malhar Movie (2024): Cast, Trailer, OTT, Songs, Release Date मल्हार Exclusive 2024 - Rang Marathi . Rang Marathi . 16 May 2024 . 15 May 2024.
15. News: Celebration time for Kahe Diya Pardes team . The Times of India . 2023-10-22 . 0971-8257.
16. News: Rishi enters Ghadge & Suun! . The Times of India . 2023-10-22 . 0971-8257.
17. Web site: तब्बल पाच वर्षांनी छोट्या पडद्यावर परतला 'काहे दिया परदेस' फेम अभिनेता; मिळालेली तुफान लोकप्रियता . 2023-10-22 . Maharashtra Times . mr.
18. Web site: Rishi Saxena play cop in Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin .
19. Web site: Seta . Keyur . Sayali Sanjeev, Rishi Saxena return in the single 'Lajira' . https://web.archive.org/web/20220304225402/https://www.cinestaan.com/articles/2020/apr/18/25365/sayali-sanjeev-rishi-saxena-return-in-the-single-lajira . live . 4 March 2022 . 4 March 2022 . Cinestaan.