Introduction
Riteish Vilasrao Deshmukh born on 17 December 1978 (Age: 46 Years, in 2024) in Mumbai, Maharastra, India is an Indian film actor, producer and architect. He mainly works in Hindi and Marathi cinema. He is the son of the former Chief Minister of Maharashtra late Vilasrao Deshmukh and Vaishali Deshmukh.
Riteish Deshmukh Family, Caste, Wife, Children
Deshmukh is a son of the ex-chief minister of Maharashtra and Union Minister of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises India, Vilasrao Deshmukh and Vaishali. He has an elder brother named Amit and a younger brother named Dheeraj. Politician Diliprao Deshmukh is his uncle.
- Father’s Name:- Vilasrao Deshmukh
- Mother’s Name:- Vaishali
- Brother’s Name:- Amit, Dheeraj
- His elder brother Amit is an MLA representing Latur City and his younger brother Dheeraj Deshmukh is also an MLA representing Latur Rural in Maharashtra state of India. Both his sister in laws are part of the entertainment industry like him. His elder sister-in-law Aditi is an actress while younger sister-in-law Deepshikha is a film producer.
- Sister’s Name:- N/A
Riteish Deshmukh married his long-time girlfriend on 3 February, 2012. The couple had dated for more than eight years before tying the knot together. Their first son Riaan was born on 25 November 2014 and second son Rahyl was born on 1 June 2016.
- Wife / Spouse Name:- Genelia D’Souza
- Son’s Name:- Riaan, Rahyl
- Daughter’s Name:- N/A
Riteish Deshmukh Education, Qualification
Ritesh Deshmukh studied at G D Somani Memorial School. After that, he studied in Kamla Raheja College of Architecture, Mumbai and earned an architectural degree.
He went overseas to practice architecture and continued designing when he returned to India. Moreover, Riteish also has an ownership in an Indian architectural and interior designing firm, Evolutions.
Riteish Deshmukh Career
Riteish, after obtaining an architectural degree, opted for a film career. Riteish made his Hindi film debut with the 2003 romance, Tujhe Meri Kasam opposite Genelia D’Souza. His career first commercially hit film was Kyaa Kool Hai Hum a sex-comedy film. He has appeared in many commercially hit movies such as Heyy Babyy, Dhamaal, Kya Kool Hai Hum, Malamaal Weekly, Housefull, Bluff master, Housefull 2, Ek Villain, Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya, Grand Masti and Housefull 3.
In 2018, Riteish Deshmukh completed his second marathi film MAULI which was a box office hit. In 2019, he appeared in Total Dhamaal, Housefull 4, and Marjaavaan. He played a villain in Baaghi 3, released in 2023.
Other Ventures
Deshmukh launched his own production house Mumbai Film Company in 2013 with producing a Marathi film Balak Palak which won several awards. In 2013, he also launched his cricket team Veer Marathi in Celebrity Cricket League which he owned as well as mentored as the team captain co-owned by brother Dheeraj Deshmukh, while the brand ambassador is wife Genelia D’Souza.
In 2022, Riteish made his directorial debut with a romantic Marathi film drama titled Ved. His wife was the producer for the film. The film became the highest grossing Marathi film of all times. Other than this, he has also hosted a variety of shows and has played a Judge for India’s Dancing Superstar 2013. Since 2022, he is working as a prosecuting lawyer for Case Toh Banta Hai, premiered on Television.
Riteish Deshmukh Movie(s) List
- Tujhe Meri Kasam
- Out of Control
- Masti
- Bardaasht
- Naach
- Kyaa Kool Hai Hum
- Mr Ya Miss
- Bluffmaster!
- Fight Club – Members Only
- Malamaal Weekly
- Darna Zaroori Hai
- Apna Sapna Money Money
- Cash
- Heyy Babyy
- Dhamaal
- De Taali
- Chamku
- Do Knot Disturb
- Aladin
- Rann
- Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai
- Housefull
- F.A.L.T.U
- Double Dhamaal
- Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya
- Housefull 2
- Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum
- Grand Masti
- Humshakals
- Ek Villain
- Lai Bhaari
- Bangistan
- Housefull 3
- Great Grand Masti
- Banjo
- Bank Chor
- Welcome to New York
- Mauli
- Total Dhamaal
- Housefull 4
- Marjaavaan
- Baaghi 3
Riteish Deshmukh Award’s List
| Year | Award | Category | Works |
| 2004 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Comedian | Masti |
| 2006 | Stardust Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Kya Kool Hai Hum |
| 2006 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Comedian | Kya Kool Hai Hum |
| 2008 | Zee Cine Awards | Entertainer of the Year | – |
| 2011 | IIFA Awards | Best Performance in a Comic Role | Double Dhamaal |
| 2014 | Big Star Entertainment Awards | Most Entertaining Actor in a Thriller Film – Male | Ek Villain |
| 2014 | Star Box Office India Awards | Game Changer of the Year | – |
| 2014 | Maharashtracha Favorite Kon? | Favorite Actor | Lai Bhaari |
| 2014 | Maharashtracha Favorite Kon? | Favorite Style Icon | – |
| 2014 | Filmfare Awards Marathi | Best Male Debut | Lai Bhaari |
| 2014 | National Awards | Special Jury Award | Yellow |
| 2015 | Star Guild Awards | Best Performance in a Negative Role | Ek Villain |
| 2015 | IIFA Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Regional Language Film | Lai Bhaari |
| 2023 | Maharashtracha Favorite Kon? | Trendsetter of the Year | Ved |
| 2023 | Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar | Viewer’s Choice Best Film | Ved |
| 2023 | IIFA Awards | Outstanding Performance in a Regional Cinema | Ved |
Riteish Deshmukh Physical appearance, Net Worth, Car Collection, Address
- Birthday:- 17 December 1978
- Age:- 46 Years (as in 2024)
- Height:- 180 cm, 5 feet 11 Inch
- Weight:- 75 Kg
- Chest Size:- 40
- Waist Size:- 32
- Biceps Size:- 12
- Net worth:- $ 30 Million (approx, as in 2024)
- Car Collection:- Mercedes Benz W221 S Class, Bentley Continental Flying Spur, Range Rover, Honda CR-V
- Residence / House Address:- 602, Worli Sagar Co-operative Housing Society, Purana Building, Worli, Mumbai
Riteish Deshmukh Wiki / Biography
| Wiki / Bio | |
|---|---|
| Name | Riteish Deshmukh |
| Real Name | Riteish Vilasrao Deshmukh |
| Nickname | Navra |
| Profession(s) | Actor, Producer, Architect, Singer |
| Debut Movie | Bollywood– Tujhe Meri Kasam (2003) Marathi Film– Lai Bhaari (2014) |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | centimeters– 180 cm meters– 180 m feet inches– 5 feet 11 Inch |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms– 75 Kg |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Body Measurement | 40-32-12 |
| Chest Size | 40 |
| Waist Size | 32 |
| Biceps Size | 12 |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 17 December 1978 |
| Birth Palace | Latur, Maharastra, India |
| Hometown | Mumbai, Maharastra, India |
| Residence/Address | 602, Worli Sagar Co-operative Housing Society, Purana Building, Worli, Mumbai |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Age | 46 Years (as in 2024) |
| Star Sign/Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Hobbies | Playing Cricket |
| Educational & Qualification | |
| School | G D Somani Memorial School, Mumbai |
| College/University | Kamala Raheja School of Architecture, Mumbai The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute, California, USA |
| Qualification | Architecture |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Wife/Spouse | Genelia D’Souza (Actress) |
| Family | |
| Parents | Father– Vilasrao Deshmukh (Politician) Mother– Vaishali Deshmukh |
| Siblings | Sister– N/A Brother– Amit Deshmukh (Elder, Politician) Dheeraj Deshmukh (Younger, Politician) |
| Children | Son– Riaan Deshmukh (2014), Rahyl Deshmukh (2016) Daughter– N/A |
| Favourite Things | |
| Favourite Actor | Amitabh Bachchan |
| Favourite Actress | Sridevi, Madhuri Dixit |
| Favourite Food | Puran Poli, Kolhapuri Fish, Mutton Biryani |
| Favourite Films | The Notebook, Jerry Maguire, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge |
| Favourite Sports | Cricket, Wrestling |
| Favourite Wrestler | Bret “The Hitman” Hart |
| Favourite Restaurant | Pali Bhavan in Mumbai |
| Favourite Holiday Destination | Goa |
| Source of Income & Net Worth and Car Collection | |
| Net worth | $ 30 Million (approx, as in 2024) |
| Salary | 4-5 Crore INR per Movie |
| Car Collection | Mercedes Benz W221 S Class Bentley Continental Flying Spur Range Rover Honda CR-V |
Some Facts about Riteish Deshmukh
- Riteish and Genelia donated Rs 2.5 million towards flood relief in Maharashtra during the 2019 floods.
- The actor donated Rs 2.5 million to his home town Latur for ‘Jalyukta Latur’, an initiative to make the parched district water sufficient after the droughts faced by Latur during April 2016.
- He is the owner of ‘Veer Marathi‘ team in the Celebrity Cricket League (CCL).
- He owns a designing company ‘Evolution Architectural Design Studio Private Limited’.
- Deshmukh launched his own production house Mumbai Film Company.
Ritesh Deshmukh
