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Riteish Deshmukh

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  • Born 17 December 1978
  • Place of Birth Latur
  • Occupation Actor, Film Actor, Film Director
  • Father Vilasrao Deshmukh
  • Spouse Genelia D'Souza (2012)
  • Siblings Amit Deshmukh, Dhiraj Deshmukh
  • Education Lee Strasberg Theatre And Film Institute
  • Years active 2003-present

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ABOUT Riteish Deshmukh

Riteish Deshmukh: From Comedy King to Versatile Actor Riteish Deshmukh, born December 17, 1978, is a prominent figure in Hindi and Marathi cinema, celebrated for his comedic timing and increasingly diverse roles. Son of former Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh, he entered the film industry with Tujhe Meri Kasam (2003). His career trajectory quickly ascended, marked by a series of successful comedies like Masti, Kyaa Kool Hai Hum, and the Dhamaal and Housefull franchises. These films cemented his image as a comedic powerhouse. However, Deshmukh's talent extends beyond slapstick. His portrayal of a serial killer in Ek Villain (2014) garnered significant critical praise, showcasing his versatility and range. His foray into Marathi cinema has been equally impactful. He debuted as a producer with Balak-Palak (2013), starred in the action film Lai Bhaari (2014), and made his directorial debut with the critically acclaimed Ved (2022). Deshmukh's accolades include a National Film Award, a Filmfare Award Marathi, and five International Indian Film Academy Awards. His consistent success and ability to blend comedy with dramatic depth establish him as a significant contemporary actor, constantly evolving and exceeding expectations. His latest venture, Ved, underlines his ambition to explore diverse storytelling.

Riteish Deshmukh FILMS AND CREDITS

Previous Movies Upcoming Movies
  • Visfot
  • Visfot

    ( 2024 )

  • Raid 2
  • Raid 2

    ( 2025 )

  • Pill
  • Pill

    ( 2024 )

  • Housefull 5
  • Housefull 5

    ( 2025 )

  • Kakuda
  • Kakuda

    ( 2024 )

  • Masti 4
  • Masti 4

    ( 2025 )

  • Ved
  • Ved

    ( 2022 )

  • Dhamaal 4
  • Dhamaal 4

    ( 2025 )

  • TFTNW
  • TFTNW

    ( 2022 )

  • Chhatrapati Shivaji
  • Chhatrapati Shivaji

    ( Not Final )

  • Mister Mummy
  • Mister Mummy

    ( 2022 )

  • Dimakhilal
  • Dimakhilal

    ( Not Final )

  • Plan A Plan B
  • Plan A Plan B

    ( 2022 )

  • Raja Shivaji
  • Raja Shivaji

    ( Not Final )

  • Case Toh Banta Hai
  • Case Toh Banta Hai

    ( 2022 )

  • 100%
  • 100%

    ( Not Final )

  • Ek Villain Returns
  • Ek Villain Returns

    ( 2022 )

  • Adrushya
  • Adrushya

    ( 2022 )

  • Koochie Koochie Hota Hai
  • Koochie Koochie Hota Hai

    ( 2021 )

  • Aashechi Roshnai
  • Aashechi Roshnai

    ( 2020 )

  • Baaghi 3
  • Baaghi 3

    ( 2020 )

  • Marjaavaan
  • Marjaavaan

    ( 2019 )

  • Housefull 4
  • Housefull 4

    ( 2019 )

  • Pyaar Actually (Real Is Rare)
  • Pyaar Actually (Real Is Rare)

    ( 2019 )

  • Sohail Sen, Altamash Faridi, Jyotica Tangri: Ek Chumma
  • Sohail Sen, Altamash Faridi, Jyotica Tangri: Ek Chumma

    ( 2019 )

  • Total Dhamaal
  • Total Dhamaal

    ( 2019 )

  • Mauli
  • Mauli

    ( 2018 )

  • Baaghi 2
  • Baaghi 2

    ( 2018 )

  • Welcome To New York
  • Welcome To New York

    ( 2018 )

  • Bank Chor
  • Bank Chor

    ( 2017 )

  • Spices & Secrets with Zarine Khan
  • Spices & Secrets with Zarine Khan

    ( 2016 )

  • Banjo
  • Banjo

    ( 2016 )

  • Great Grand Masti
  • Great Grand Masti

    ( 2016 )

  • Housefull 3
  • Housefull 3

    ( 2016 )

  • Mastizaade
  • Mastizaade

    ( 2016 )

  • Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3
  • Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3

    ( 2016 )

  • Bangistan
  • Bangistan

    ( 2015 )

  • It's Entertainment
  • It's Entertainment

    ( 2014 )

  • Lai Bhaari
  • Lai Bhaari

    ( 2014 )

  • Ek Villain
  • Ek Villain

    ( 2014 )

  • Humshakals
  • Humshakals

    ( 2014 )

  • Grand Masti
  • Grand Masti

    ( 2013 )

  • Himmatwala
  • Himmatwala

    ( 2013 )

  • Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum
  • Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum

    ( 2012 )

  • Housefull 2
  • Housefull 2

    ( 2012 )

  • Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya
  • Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya

    ( 2012 )

  • Love Breakups Zindagi
  • Love Breakups Zindagi

    ( 2011 )

  • Double Dhamaal
  • Double Dhamaal

    ( 2011 )

  • F.A.L.T.U
  • F.A.L.T.U

    ( 2011 )

  • Zor Ka Jhatka: Total Wipeout
  • Zor Ka Jhatka: Total Wipeout

    ( 2011 )

  • Jhootha Hi Sahi
  • Jhootha Hi Sahi

    ( 2010 )

  • Housefull
  • Housefull

    ( 2010 )

  • Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai
  • Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai

    ( 2010 )

  • Rann
  • Rann

    ( 2010 )

  • Aao Wish Karein
  • Aao Wish Karein

    ( 2009 )

  • Aladin
  • Aladin

    ( 2009 )

  • Do Knot Disturb
  • Do Knot Disturb

    ( 2009 )

  • Kal Kissne Dekha
  • Kal Kissne Dekha

    ( 2009 )

  • Chamku
  • Chamku

    ( 2008 )

  • De Taali
  • De Taali

    ( 2008 )

  • Dhamaal
  • Dhamaal

    ( 2007 )

  • Heyy Babyy
  • Heyy Babyy

    ( 2007 )

  • Cash
  • Cash

    ( 2007 )

  • Namastey London
  • Namastey London

    ( 2007 )

  • Apna Sapna Money Money
  • Apna Sapna Money Money

    ( 2006 )

  • Darna Zaroori Hai
  • Darna Zaroori Hai

    ( 2006 )

  • Malamaal Weekly
  • Malamaal Weekly

    ( 2006 )

  • Fight Club: Members Only
  • Fight Club: Members Only

    ( 2006 )

  • Bluffmaster!
  • Bluffmaster!

    ( 2005 )

  • Home Delivery: Aapko... Ghar Tak
  • Home Delivery: Aapko... Ghar Tak

    ( 2005 )

  • Mr Ya Miss
  • Mr Ya Miss

    ( 2005 )

  • Kyaa Kool Hai Hum
  • Kyaa Kool Hai Hum

    ( 2005 )

  • Naach
  • Naach

    ( 2004 )

  • Bardaasht
  • Bardaasht

    ( 2004 )

  • Masti
  • Masti

    ( 2004 )

  • Out of Control
  • Out of Control

    ( 2003 )

  • Tujhe Meri Kasam
  • Tujhe Meri Kasam

    ( 2003 )

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

Riteish Deshmukh AWARDS

Awards
  • Best Performance by an Actor in a Negative Role
  • The Apsara Film Producers Guild Awards for Best Performance by an Actor in a Negative Role - 2015 Ek Villain

  • Outstanding Achievement in Regional Cinema
  • The Awards of the International Indian Film Academy for Outstanding Achievement in Regional Cinema - 2023 Ved

  • Best Actor in a Supporting Role
  • The Awards of the International Indian Film Academy for Best Actor in a Supporting Role - 2015 Ek Villain

  • Best Regional Film
  • The Awards of the International Indian Film Academy for Best Regional Film - 2015 Lai Bhaari

  • Best Comic Actor
  • The Awards of the International Indian Film Academy for Best Comic Actor - 2012 Double Dhamaal

  • Best Comic Actor
  • The Awards of the International Indian Film Academy for Best Comic Actor - 2011 Housefull

  • Most Entertaining Actor in a Thriller Film
  • The BIG Star Entertainment Awards, India for Most Entertaining Actor in a Thriller Film - 2014 Ek Villain

  • Best Performance in a Negative Role
  • The Bollywood Hungama Surfers' Choice Movie Awards for Best Performance in a Negative Role - 2015 Ek Villain

  • Best Ensemble Cast
  • The Cosmopolitan Fun Fearless Awards for Best Ensemble Cast - 2013 Housefull 2

  • Best Director
  • The Dadasaheb Phalke Film Foundation Awards (DPFFA) for Best Director - 2023 Ved

  • Best Actor in a Comic Role
  • The Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival (DPIFF) for Best Actor in a Comic Role - 2020 Housefull 4

  • Best Actor in an Amusing Role
  • The Dainik Bhaskar Bollywood Web Awards for Best Actor in an Amusing Role - 2012 Housefull 2

  • Best Debut Actor
  • The Filmfare Awards Marathi for Best Debut Actor - 2015 Lai Bhaari

  • Most Stylish Ensemble Cast
  • The HT India's Most Stylish Awards for Most Stylish Ensemble Cast - 2016 Housefull 3

  • Most Stylish Power Couple
  • The Lokmat Stylish Awards for Most Stylish Power Couple - 2022

  • Favourite Ensemble Cast
  • The People's Choice Awards, India for Favourite Ensemble Cast - 2012 Housefull 2

  • Best Comic Actor
  • The Screen Awards, IN for Best Comic Actor - 2005 Masti

  • Mr Game-Changer
  • The Star Box Office India Awards for Mr Game-Changer - 2014

  • Best Supporting Actor
  • The Stardust Awards, India for Best Supporting Actor - 2006 Kyaa Kool Hai Hum

  • Breakthrough Performance - Male
  • The Stardust Awards, India for Breakthrough Performance - Male - 2005 Masti

  • Worst Actor
  • The The Ghanta Awards for Worst Actor - 2015 Humshakals

  • Best Actor in a Comic Role
  • The Zee Cine Awards for Best Actor in a Comic Role - 2006 Bluffmaster!

  • Best Comic Actor
  • The Zee Cine Awards for Best Comic Actor - 2005 Masti

  • Best Actor
  • The Zee Gaurav Awards for Best Actor - 2014 Lai Bhaari

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

RITEISH DESHMUKH NEWS

Genelia Deshmukh on making slow transition towards being a vegan after husband Riteish left meat in 2016: ‘I was born in a non-vegetarian family’

January 13, 2026 5:05 pm

Genelia Deshmukh opens up about giving up meat, then dairy, and how the shift from a non-vegetarian upbringing to veganism changed her digestion, energy, and relationship with food—expert explains why

Bigg Boss Marathi Season 6 Premiere, Contestants Updates: Raqesh Bapat, Sonali Raut, Deepali Bhosale enter Riteish Deshmukh show

January 12, 2026 8:54 am

Bigg Boss Marathi Season 6 Contestants List, Premiere Episode 1 Updates: Raqesh Bapat, Anushri Mane, Vishaal Kotian, Deepali Bhosale Sayed, Sachin Kumavat, Prajakta Shukre, among others, have entered Bigg Boss Marathi Season 6.

Exclusive | Shreyas Talpade dismisses reports of participating in Bigg Boss Marathi 6, hosted by Riteish Deshmukh: 'Baseless'

January 08, 2026 12:59 pm

Ahead of its grand premiere on 11th January, Shreyas Talpade has denied particpating in the show. Others contestant names include Vishal Kotian, Karan Sonawane, Raqesh Bapat, Sagar Karande, Tejasswi Prakash, and others.

Chavan apologises after Vilasrao remark; ‘What is etched can’t be erased’, says Riteish

January 07, 2026 9:18 am

Maharashtra BJP chief Ravindra Chavan drew flak for saying that former chief minister Vilasrao Deshmukh’s memories would soon be ‘wiped off’ from Latur.

Riteish Deshmukh shares his strategy for Bigg Boss Marathi Season 6: 'Being a host comes with its pressures'

January 05, 2026 8:52 pm

Ahead of Bigg Boss Marathi Season 6, Riteish Deshmukh reveals how he has changed his approach this season.

Mastii 4 movie review: Vivek Oberoi, Riteish Deshmukh, Aftab Shivdasani film deliver a charmless offensive

November 21, 2025 6:55 pm

Mastii 4 movie review: Riteish Deshmukh, Vivek Oberoi, Aftab Shivdasani-starrer Mastii 4 has zero laughs and non-stop cringe.

Isha Koppikar was stopped by the police after release of Kyaa Kool Hain Hum: 'They stopped my car, saluted me'

August 06, 2025 6:03 pm

Isha Koppikar played the role of inspector Urmila Matondkar in the 2005 adult comedy film. She was paired with actor Tusshar Kapoor.

'System is so cruel': OMG 2 director disappointed after his Shahid Kapoor film on Shivaji gets shelved, wonders if his 'Rs 180 cr film was not enough' proof

July 23, 2025 8:09 pm

Amit Rai, of OMG 2 fame, has expressed disappointment over his Shivaji film getting shelved. The film was said to star Shahid Kapoor.

Bollywood's most 'haunted' shooting location was destroyed in fire, scared living daylights out of Amitabh Bachchan, Bipasha Basu: 'They gave me holy water'

August 13, 2025 11:51 am

One of Mumbai's most 'haunted' locations is said to be Mukesh Mills in Colaba, where several prominent films have been shot over the years. Numerous stars claimed to have experienced spooky incidents at the location, which was closed down for shoots in 2019.

Housefull 5 Box Office Collection Day 9 worldwide: Akshay Kumar's film earns more than Rs 212 cr, becomes his 8th highest grosser ever

June 15, 2025 9:42 am

Housefull 5 Box Office Collection Day 9 worldwide and India: Akshay Kumar-starrer has earned Rs 142.25 crores in India and Rs 207.6 crores worldwide.

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