1. Riteish Deshmukh was born on 17 December 1978 and is an Indian actor, filmmaker and television presenter who predominantly works in Hindi and Marathi films.
50 Facts About Riteish Deshmukh
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Riteish Deshmukh received widespread critical acclaim for playing a serial killer in the romantic thriller Ek Villain.
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Riteish Deshmukh's elder brother, Amit Deshmukh, is an MLA from Latur City and his younger brother, Dhiraj Deshmukh, was an MLA from Latur Rural, in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly.
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Riteish Deshmukh's elder sister-in-law Aditi Deshmukh, is an actress and younger sister-in-law Deepshikha Deshmukh is a film producer.
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Riteish Deshmukh later practiced for a year with an overseas architectural firm and continued designing since his return to India.
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Riteish Deshmukh made his screen debut with the 2003 romance, Tujhe Meri Kasam opposite Genelia D'Souza.
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In 2004, Riteish Deshmukh's career marked a turning point with his third film, Masti, where he reunited with Genelia D'Souza.
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Riteish Deshmukh has improved from his film, Out Of Control.
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The film became a surprise success and helped Riteish Deshmukh earn a strong foothold in the Hindi films, with his comic roles.
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Similarly in 2006, Riteish Deshmukh had two box office failures, with Fight Club: Members Only and Darna Zaroori Hai.
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Riteish Deshmukh started 2007 with a cameo in Namastey London and Om Shanti Om, both of which was a box office hit.
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Riteish Deshmukh played a kid entertainer, who eventually took care of a child with his two roommates.
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Riteish Deshmukh next played the titular role in Aladin opposite Jacqueline Fernandez.
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Riteish Deshmukh then reunited with Jacqueline Fernandez in Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai and had a cameo in Jhootha Hi Sahi.
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Riteish Deshmukh next played a Gujarati bartender in the comedy Housefull opposite Lara Dutta.
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Riteish Deshmukh had a cameo in Love Breakups Zindagi, that same year.
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The year 2012 saw Riteish Deshmukh deliver three box office successes in Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya, Housefull 2, which was his biggest success to date and Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum.
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Riteish Deshmukh first played a hard-working simpleton opposite Genelia D'Souza in Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya.
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Riteish Deshmukh then starred in the comedy sequel, Housefull 2, where he played an ex-dacoit's son opposite Zareen Khan.
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In 2013, Riteish Deshmukh starred in another sequel, Grand Masti opposite Sonalee Kulkarni and Bruna Abdullah.
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Riteish Deshmukh started 2014 with a triple role in comedy Humshakals, opposite Bipasha Basu.
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Riteish Deshmukh then expanded to Marathi films with Lai Bhaari.
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Riteish Deshmukh's only release in 2015, was Bangistan, which was a commercial failure.
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Riteish Deshmukh started 2016 with the sequel Housefull 3, where he played a car racer opposite Lisa Haydon.
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Riteish Deshmukh then appeared in the 2017 film Bank Chor opposite Rhea Chakraborty, which was a commercial failure.
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Riteish Deshmukh then played twin brothers in his second Marathi film Mauli opposite Saiyami Kher.
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Riteish Deshmukh had two commercial successes in 2019, which broke his box office failure since Housefull 3.
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Riteish Deshmukh first appeared in the comedy sequelTotal Dhamaal, which became a box office success.
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Riteish Deshmukh then played dual characters, one of a classical dancer and other a modern boy in Housefull 4 opposite Pooja Hegde and Kriti Kharbanda.
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Later the year, Riteish Deshmukh played a dwarf goon in Marjaavaan, which became an average grosser and had a cameo in Dream Girl.
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Riteish Deshmukh had only one release in 2020, in Baaghi 3, where he played a fearful police officer opposite Ankita Lokhande.
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Riteish Deshmukh firstly had two cameos in 2022, in Ek Villain Returns and Marathi film Adrushya.
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Riteish Deshmukh then reunited with D'Souza for the Marathi film Ved, his debut as a director.
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Riteish Deshmukh played an ex-cricketer forcibly married to his neighbour and later coaches his ex-lover's daughter.
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Riteish Deshmukh has Masti 4 and Dhamaal 4 in the pipeline.
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D'Souza later denied any rumors of a relationship with Riteish Deshmukh, and responds that she was just friends with him.
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Riteish Deshmukh has co-hosted the talk show Yaaron Ki Baraat and the quiz show Vikta Ka Uttar.
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In 2024, Riteish Deshmukh hosted the reality show Bigg Boss Marathi 5.
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Additionally, Riteish Deshmukh hosted the web game show Ladies vs Gentlemen with Genelia D'souza.
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Riteish Deshmukh launched his own production house, Mumbai Film Company, in 2013 with the production of the Marathi film Balak Palak, which won several awards.
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Riteish Deshmukh then produced another Marathi film Faster Fene, in 2017.
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Riteish Deshmukh turned director and screenwriter with the 2022 film Ved, which was produced by Genelia.
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Riteish Deshmukh appeared on the Forbes India Celebrity 100 list of 2012.
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Riteish Deshmukh was placed at the 60th position with an estimated annual income of 51 million.
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Riteish Deshmukh is a celebrity endorser for brands and products such as Videocon, TAB Capital, Pokemon Go, Pril Dishwash and Pregakem.
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In 2013, he formed a cricket team with Dhiraj Riteish Deshmukh, later named Veer Marathi in the Celebrity Cricket League.
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Riteish Deshmukh played in this league as the captain of his team.
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Riteish Deshmukh maintains ownership in Evolutions, an India-based architectural and interior designing firm.
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Riteish Deshmukh is a board member of Mumbai Academy of the Moving Image.
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Riteish Deshmukh is a recipient of a National Film Award, the Special Jury Award for Yellow.