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Film & TV
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Riteish Deshmukh is an Indian actor who appears in Bollywood films. He is the son of Vilasrao Deshmukh, the Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, Government of India, and the former Chief Minister of Maharashtra. Deshmukh debuted with K. Vijaya Bhaskar's Tujhe Meri Kasam (2003), but it was not until 2004 that he achieved success, when he appeared in the commercially…
Known for
- Raja Shivaji — Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj2026
- Dhamaal 4 — Lallan2026
- Wheel Of Fortune India — Self2026
- Housefull 5 — Jalabuddin / Jolly No. 12025
- Raid 2 — Dada Bhai aka Manohar Dhankar2025
- Mastiii 4 — Amar2025
- Test Subject V — Self2025
- Masala Chai with Rahul Mahajan — Self2025
- Visfot — Akash Selar2024
- Kakuda — Victor2024
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Key facts
- Born
- ( 1978-12-17 ) 17 December 1978 (age 47) , Latur , Maharashtra , India
- Occupations
- Actor filmmaker television presenter
- Years active
- 2003–present
- Works
- Full list
- Political party
- Indian National Congress
- Spouse
- Genelia D'Souza ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 2012 )
- Father
- Vilasrao Deshmukh
- Relatives
- Amit Deshmukh , Dhiraj Deshmukh (brothers)
- Family
- Deshmukh
- Awards
- Full list
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- India
- Place of birth
- Latur
- Spouse
- Genelia D'Souza
- Father
- Vilasrao Deshmukh
- Occupation
- film director
- Educated at
- Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute
- Languages spoken
- Hindi
- Religion
- Hinduism
- Image
- Riteish Deshmukh.jpg
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- Riteish Deshmukh
- date of birth
- 1978-12-17
- start of work period
- 2003-00-00
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- 11397969
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Encyclopedic overview
Riteish Vilasrao Deshmukh (born 17 December 1978) is an Indian actor, filmmaker and television presenter who predominantly works in Hindi and Marathi films. Known for his comic portrayals, Deshmukh is a recipient of several accolades including a National Film Award, a Filmfare Award Marathi and five IIFA Awards.
Born to politician and former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Vilasrao Deshmukh, Deshmukh began his acting career with the film Tujhe Meri Kasam (2003). He has since worked in several successful comedies such as Masti (2004), Kyaa Kool Hai Hum (2005), Bluffmaster! (2005), Malamaal Weekly (2006), Heyy Babyy (2007), Dhamaal (2007), Housefull (2010), Double Dhamaal (2011), Housefull 2 (2012), Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum (2012), Grand Masti (2013), Housefull 3 (2016), Total Dhamaal (2019), Housefull 4 (2019) and Housefull 5 (2025). He has additionally earned praises for portraying a serial killer in Ek Villain (2014), and a corrupt politician in Raid 2 (2025), both of which were critical and commercial successes.
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