Riteish Deshmukh is an Indian actor, producer, singer and architect. He rose to fame for his role as ‘Dr. Amar Saxena’ in the film ‘Masti’. Let us know some interesting facts about Ritesh Deshmukh.
Biography/Wiki
Riteish Deshmukh was born on 17 December 1978 in Latur, Maharashtra, India (age 43 years 2021). He studied at GD Somani Memorial School, Mumbai, and Kamala Raheja College of Architecture, Mumbai, where he received a degree in architecture. Deshmukh then went abroad for a year to engage in architectural practice. He owns Evolution Architectural Design Studio Private Limited, an Indian architecture and interior design company. Later, he studied drama at the Lee Strasberg School of Theater and Film in California, USA.
One day, while Deshmukh was vacationing in London with Subhash Gay, cinematographer Kabir Lal pitched him his first film. This surprised him because he had never told anyone that he wanted to act.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5’11”
Weight (approximately): 75kg
Hair color: black
Eye color: dark brown
Body Measurements (Approximately): Chest 40″, Waist 32″, Biceps 12″
family, caste and wife
Riteish Deshmukh belongs to a Maratha Hindu family. His father, the late Vilasrao Deshmukh, was an Indian politician. The late Vilasrao Deshmukh served as the chief minister of Maharashtra for two terms. His mother Vaishali Deshmukh is a housewife.
Riteish Deshmukh childhood photos
Riteish Deshmukh and his parents
Riteish has an elder brother Amit Deshmukh and a younger brother Dheeraj Deshmukh. Both are politicians and associated with the Indian National Congress. Ritesh himself is a loyal supporter of the Indian National Congress.
Riteish Deshmukh with his mother and brother
Riteish Deshmukh campaigns for INC
Riteish first met Genelia during the test shoot of “Tujhe Meri Kasam”. Genelia ignored him at first because she thought that as the CM’s son, he might be a spoiled child. However, the two grew close while filming the movie and began dating. Riteish dated Genelia for nearly ten years before marrying her on February 3, 2012. The couple has two sons. Their eldest son Riaan was born on November 24, 2014, and their younger son Rahyl was born on June 1, 2016.
Ritesh and his wife Genelia
Riteish Deshmukh with his mother, wife and children
Profession
Riteish started his film career in 2003 with K. Vijay Bhaskar’s “Tujhe Meri Kasam” opposite Genelia D’Souza. In the same year, he played the role of Jaswinder in the movie “Out of Control”.
In 2004, Deshmukh played a comedy role in the comedy-thriller Masti. His performance earned him two minor awards. His comic role in the film “Masti” established him as an actor. Ritesh’s first successful lead role was in the film “Kya Kool Hai Hum” with Tusshar Kapoor. He also made guest appearances in Darna Zaroori Hai and Namastey London.
Deshmukh then went on to star in successful films like “Housefull”, “FALTU” and “Double Dhamaal”. In 2012, he appeared in the film Tere Nall Love Hogya opposite Genelia D’Souza. Despite its low budget, the film was a commercial success. He also starred in his own film sequels “Housefull 2”, “Kya Super Kool Hain Hum” and “Grand Masti”.
In 2014, Deshmukh made his debut as a villain (villain) in the romantic thriller Ek-Villain. In the same year, he made his debut in Marathi films with Lai Bhaari.
In 2013, Riteish produced a Marathi film Balak Palak. He also serves as a judge on the dance reality show Dance India Dance Superstar.
Apart from acting, the actor also designed the interiors of Shah Rukh Khan’s production house Red Chillies Entertainment and Karan Johar’s house in Union Park (Bandra).
dispute
- Soon after the Mumbai terror attacks, Ritesh was criticized for taking Ram Gopal Varma to visit the Taj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai. Ritesh’s father, Vilasrao Deshmukh, was the chief minister of Maharashtra when the incident took place. The matter later became politicized and the visit is believed to have been facilitated by Vilasrao Deshmukh to cast Riteish Deshmukh in Ram Gopal Varma’s upcoming film based on the 26/11 attacks.
- At an awards ceremony in 2016, Ritesh joked to John Abraham that Abraham would never be able to learn acting even in the next 10-15 years.
Awards
- The movie “Housefull” won the IIFA Award for Best Comedy Character Performance
- Movie “Double Dhamal” wins IIFA Award for Best Comedy Performance
- Best Supporting Actor in a Movie Ek Villain
- Outstanding Performance in Regional Language Film Lal Bhaari
- Film “Yellow” wins National Film Award
Riteish Deshmukh wins National Film Award
car collection
Deshmukh’s car collection includes Bentley Continental Flying Spur, Mercedes-Benz W221 S Class, Range Rover, Honda CR-V, Tesla Model X SUV and BMW electric cars.
Riteish Deshmukh and his Tesla Model X
Riteish Deshmukh drives his BMW electric car
Salary/Net Worth
Riteish has a net worth of $30 million and earns Rs 4-5 crore per film.
sign
Signature of Riteish Deshmukh
Favorites
- Hobbies: playing cricket, singing
- Food: Mutton Biryani, Aamti, Puran Poli, Kohlapuri Fish, Shrikhand.
Enjoy the delicious food of Riteish Deshmukh
- Movies: Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, The Notebook, Jerry Maguire
- Sports: cricket, wrestling
- Wrestler: Bret “The Killer” Hart
- Restaurant: Pali Bhawan, Mumbai
- Song: Tujhe Dekha To Ye Jana Sanam
fact
- Riteish’s residential address is 602, Worli Sagar Co-operative Housing Society, Purna Building, Worli, Mumbai.
- He has a tattoo on his right arm, just below his elbow.
Riteish Deshmukh tattoo near right elbow
- His friends and family affectionately called him Navarre.
- Riteish is 9 years older than his wife Genelia.
- Ritesh treated Genelia to a plate of samosas on their first date.
- Ritesh fondly calls his wife “Baiko”.
- He likes the number 1 so much that all his cars have it on it.
Riteish Deshmukh’s love for the number 1
- Riteish’s brother Dheeraj is married to Jacky Bhagnani’s sister Deepshikha Deshmukh.
- Deshmukh is passionate about cricket and owns the ‘Veer Marathi’ team in the Celebrity Cricket League.
Riteish Deshmukh – Owner of CCL Veer Maratha
- In 2006, he changed his initials from “Ritesh” to “Riteish” on the advice of a numerologist.
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Source: HIS Education