Weer Rajendra Rishi (4 January 1917[a]– 1 December 2002[1]) was an Indian linguist, diplomatic translator, and Romani studies scholar.

He also served as an interpreter for the ex-President of India, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, on an official visit to the Soviet Union in 1960.

[2] Rishi then served as the Director of the Indian Institute of Romani Studies at Chandigarh and the editor of Roma - Half-Yearly Journal on the Life, Language and Culture of Roma.

He was later named Honorary President of the International Romani Union.

[1] Rishi received India's Padma Shri award in 1970.