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Early Life & Education

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	== Early Life & Education ==		== Early Life & Education ==
	Riteish Deshmukh was born on 17 December 1978 in [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], into a Maratha family. He is the son of Vilasrao Deshmukh, who served as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, and Vaishali Deshmukh.		Riteish Deshmukh was born on 17 December 1978 in [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], into a Maratha family.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.rediff.com/election/2004/oct/29maha1.htm\|title=Wheel has taken full circle for Vilasrao Deshmukh\|date=30 October 2004\|website=Rediff.com\|access-date=20 Nov 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.hindu.com/2004/11/02/stories/2004110209660100.htm\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041102185135/http://www.hindu.com/2004/11/02/stories/2004110209660100.htm\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=2 November 2004\|title=Deshmukh sworn in Chief Minister of Maharashtra\|date=2 November 2004\|website=The Hindu\|access-date=20 Nov 2025}}</ref> He is the son of Vilasrao Deshmukh, who served as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, and Vaishali Deshmukh.

	Riteish attended Mumbai's G. D. Somani Memorial School. He studied architecture after school and graduated from Kamla Raheja College of Architecture. Before going back to India, he spent a year working for a global architectural firm. He continued to work in design even after he began his career in film. The Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute later provided him with acting training.		Riteish attended Mumbai's G. D. Somani Memorial School. He studied architecture after school and graduated from Kamla Raheja College of Architecture. Before going back to India, he spent a year working for a global architectural firm. He continued to work in design even after he began his career in film. The Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute later provided him with acting training.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=25 April 2002 \|title=Meet newcomer Ritesh Deshmukh \|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2002/apr/25ritesh.htm \|access-date=21 Nov 2025 \|website=rediff.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai-guide/famous-personalities/photo/Vilasrao-Amit-Aditi-Riteish-Genelia-Dhiraj-Deepshikha-The-Deshmukh-family-tree-45364\|title=From Vilasrao Deshmukh to little Rahyl: The family tree of the Deshmukhs\|date=4 April 2019\|newspaper=Mid Day\|access-date=20 Nov 2025}}</ref>

	== Career ==		== Career ==

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	}}'''Riteish Deshmukh''' is an [[Indian]] actor, filmmaker, and television presenter who works mainly in Hindi and Marathi cinema. He has won numerous significant honors, including a National Film Award, a Filmfare Award Marathi, and five IIFA Awards, and is well-known for his comedic roles. After making his acting debut in Tujhe Meri Kasam (2003), Riteish went on to become well-known for his roles in popular comedies like Masti, Dhamaal, Housefull, and Grand Masti. His negative roles in Raid 2 (2025) and Ek Villain (2014) have also garnered him praise from critics. He acted in Lai Bhaari (2014), started as a producer with Balak-Palak (2013), and made his directorial debut with Ved (2022), one of the highest-grossing Marathi movies. Acting, directing, producing, and design are all areas of Riteish's diverse career.		}}'''Riteish Deshmukh''' is an [[Indian]] actor, filmmaker, and television presenter who works mainly in Hindi and Marathi cinema. He has won numerous significant honors, including a National Film Award, a Filmfare Award Marathi, and five IIFA Awards, and is well-known for his comedic roles. After making his acting debut in Tujhe Meri Kasam (2003), Riteish went on to become well-known for his roles in popular comedies like [[Mastiii 4\|Masti]], Dhamaal, Housefull, and Grand Masti. His negative roles in Raid 2 (2025) and Ek Villain (2014) have also garnered him praise from critics. He acted in Lai Bhaari (2014), started as a producer with Balak-Palak (2013), and made his directorial debut with Ved (2022), one of the highest-grossing Marathi movies. Acting, directing, producing, and design are all areas of Riteish's diverse career.

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	===New Phase & Success (2022–present)===		===New Phase & Success (2022–present)===
	Riteish starred opposite Genelia in the Marathi film Ved, which marked his directorial debut in 2022. The movie was a huge success and went on to become one of the highest-grossing Marathi movies ever.		Riteish starred opposite Genelia in the Marathi film Ved, which marked his directorial debut in 2022. The movie was a huge success and went on to become one of the highest-grossing Marathi movies ever. He made his streaming debut with the series Pill in 2024 and received favorable reviews for his roles in Kakuda and Visfot. In 2025, he returned to comedy with Housefull 5 and portrayed a dishonest politician in Raid 2, both of which were box office hits. Deshmukh starred in the [[Mastiii 4]] sequel, which was his last release of the year.
	He made his streaming debut with the series Pill in 2024 and received favorable reviews for his roles in Kakuda and Visfot.
	In 2025, he returned to comedy with Housefull 5 and portrayed a dishonest politician in Raid 2, both of which were box office hits.Deshmukh starred in the Mastiii 4 sequel, which was his last release of the year.

	He will make an appearance in Dhamaal 4 and is presently working on the Marathi-Hindi bilingual Raja Shivaji.		He will make an appearance in Dhamaal 4 and is presently working on the Marathi-Hindi bilingual Raja Shivaji.
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	In 2013, he debuted on television as a judge on India's Dancing Superstar. Later on, he co-hosted Vikta Ka Uttar, a quiz show, and Yaaron Ki Baraat.		In 2013, he debuted on television as a judge on India's Dancing Superstar. Later on, he co-hosted Vikta Ka Uttar, a quiz show, and Yaaron Ki Baraat.

	He was the host of Bigg Boss Marathi 5 in 2024.		He was the host of Bigg Boss Marathi 5 in 2024. In addition, he was the host of the web game series Ladies vs. Gentlemen with Genelia. Since 2022, he has been a character in the comedy series Case Toh Banta Hai as the attorney.
	In addition, he was the host of the web game series Ladies vs. Gentlemen with Genelia. Since 2022, he has been a character in the comedy series Case Toh Banta Hai as the attorney.

	=== Producer and Director ===		=== Producer and Director ===
	In 2013, Riteish founded Mumbai Film Company, a production company. Balak Palak, his debut Marathi film, took home multiple accolades. Later, he produced Faster Fene (2017) and Yellow (2014), which was awarded a National Award.		In 2013, Riteish founded Mumbai Film Company, a production company. Balak Palak, his debut Marathi film, took home multiple accolades. Later, he produced Faster Fene (2017) and Yellow (2014), which was awarded a National Award. In 2022, Riteish became a director and writer with the Marathi film Ved, which became one of the highest-grossing Marathi films ever. He is now working on his next directorial project, Raja Shivaji.
	In 2022, Riteish became a director and writer with the Marathi film Ved, which became one of the highest-grossing Marathi films ever. He is now working on his next directorial project, Raja Shivaji.

	== Achievements and Recognition ==		== Achievements and Recognition ==

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}}'''Riteish Deshmukh''' is an [[Indian]] actor, filmmaker, and television presenter who works mainly in Hindi and Marathi cinema. He has won numerous significant honors, including a National Film Award, a Filmfare Award Marathi, and five IIFA Awards, and is well-known for his comedic roles. After making his acting debut in Tujhe Meri Kasam (2003), Riteish went on to become well-known for his roles in popular comedies like Masti, Dhamaal, Housefull, and Grand Masti. His negative roles in Raid 2 (2025) and Ek Villain (2014) have also garnered him praise from critics. He acted in Lai Bhaari (2014), started as a producer with Balak-Palak (2013), and made his directorial debut with Ved (2022), one of the highest-grossing Marathi movies. Acting, directing, producing, and design are all areas of Riteish's diverse career.

== Early Life & Education ==
Riteish Deshmukh was born on 17 December 1978 in [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], into a Maratha family. He is the son of Vilasrao Deshmukh, who served as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, and Vaishali Deshmukh.

Riteish attended Mumbai's G. D. Somani Memorial School. He studied architecture after school and graduated from Kamla Raheja College of Architecture. Before going back to India, he spent a year working for a global architectural firm. He continued to work in design even after he began his career in film. The Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute later provided him with acting training.

== Career ==
=== Early Career (2003–2007) ===
In the popular movie Tujhe Meri Kasam (2003), Riteish Deshmukh made his screen debut and was nominated for Best Male Debut. He won awards for his comedic performance in the comedy Masti (2004), which was his big break. His comedic roles in movies like Kyaa Kool Hain Hum (2005), Bluffmaster! (2005), Malamaal Weekly (2006), Apna Sapna Money Money (2006), and Heyy Babyy (2007) helped him gain popularity over the following few years. His 2007 movie Dhamaal was a huge box office success.

=== Comeback & Acclaim (2008–2014) ===
Riteish had mixed results between 2008 and 2010, with some movies doing poorly and others doing fairly well. With Housefull (2010), which became one of the highest-grossing films of the year, he achieved widespread success once more. Between 2011 and 2013, he delivered several hits such as Double Dhamaal, Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya, Housefull 2, Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum and Grand Masti.

He received widespread acclaim and an IIFA Award in 2014 after shocking critics with his sinister portrayal of a serial killer in Ek Villain. Lai Bhaari, his Marathi film debut, was also a huge hit that year.

===Ups & Downs (2015–2021)===
During this time, Riteish's films experienced both successes and failures. He recovered with hits like Housefull 3 (2016), Total Dhamaal (2019), and Housefull 4 (2019), the latter of which became his highest-grossing movie at the time, despite Bangistan (2015), Bank Chor (2017), and a few sequels performing poorly. Additionally, he acted in another Marathi film, Mauli (2018), which did well.

===New Phase & Success (2022–present)===
Riteish starred opposite Genelia in the Marathi film Ved, which marked his directorial debut in 2022. The movie was a huge success and went on to become one of the highest-grossing Marathi movies ever.
He made his streaming debut with the series Pill in 2024 and received favorable reviews for his roles in Kakuda and Visfot.
In 2025, he returned to comedy with Housefull 5 and portrayed a dishonest politician in Raid 2, both of which were box office hits.Deshmukh starred in the Mastiii 4 sequel, which was his last release of the year.

He will make an appearance in Dhamaal 4 and is presently working on the Marathi-Hindi bilingual Raja Shivaji.

==Other Work==
===Television===
Numerous award shows, including the Zee Cine Awards, Stardust, and IIFA, have been hosted by Riteish Deshmukh.
In 2013, he debuted on television as a judge on India's Dancing Superstar. Later on, he co-hosted Vikta Ka Uttar, a quiz show, and Yaaron Ki Baraat.

He was the host of Bigg Boss Marathi 5 in 2024.
In addition, he was the host of the web game series Ladies vs. Gentlemen with Genelia. Since 2022, he has been a character in the comedy series Case Toh Banta Hai as the attorney.

=== Producer and Director ===
In 2013, Riteish founded Mumbai Film Company, a production company. Balak Palak, his debut Marathi film, took home multiple accolades. Later, he produced Faster Fene (2017) and Yellow (2014), which was awarded a National Award.
In 2022, Riteish became a director and writer with the Marathi film Ved, which became one of the highest-grossing Marathi films ever. He is now working on his next directorial project, Raja Shivaji.

== Achievements and Recognition ==

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ '''Awards and Honours'''
! Year !! Award !! Category !! Work !! Result
|-
| 2005 || Zee Cine Awards || Best Comedian || ''Masti'' || Won
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| 2006 || Stardust Awards || Best Supporting Actor || ''Kyaa Kool Hai Hum'' || Won
|-
| 2008 || Zee Cine Awards || Entertainer of the Year || — || Won
|-
| 2011 || IIFA Awards || Best Performance in a Comic Role || ''Housefull'' || Won
|-
| 2012 || IIFA Awards || Best Performance in a Comic Role || ''Double Dhamaal'' || Won
|-
| 2014 || BIG Star Entertainment Awards || Most Entertaining Actor (Thriller) – Male || ''Ek Villain'' || Won
|-
| 2014 || Star Box Office India Awards || Game Changer of the Year || — || Won
|-
| 2014 || Maharashtracha Favourite Kon? || Favourite Actor || ''Lai Bhaari'' || Won
|-
| 2014 || Maharashtracha Favourite Kon? || Favourite Style Icon || — || Won
|-
| 2014 || Filmfare Awards Marathi || Best Male Debut || ''Lai Bhaari'' || Won
|-
| 2014 || National Awards || Special Jury Award || ''Yellow'' || Won
|-
| 2015 || Star Guild Awards || Best Performance in a Negative Role || ''Ek Villain'' || Won
|-
| 2015 || Zee Gaurav Awards || Best Actor || ''Lai Bhaari'' || Won
|-
| 2015 || Marathi International Cinema & Theatre Awards || Best Actor || ''Lai Bhaari'' || Won
|-
| 2015 || Bollywood Hungama Surfers' Choice Awards || Best Performance in a Negative Role || ''Ek Villain'' || Won
|-
| 2023 || Filmfare Awards Marathi || Best Director || ''Ved'' || Won
|-
| 2023 || Maharashtracha Favourite Kon? || Favourite Style Icon || — || Won
|-
| 2023 || Maharashtracha Favourite Kon? || Trend Setter of the Year || — || Won
|-
| 2023 || Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar || Viewer’s Choice Best Film || ''Ved'' || Won
|-
| 2023 || IIFA Awards || Outstanding Performance in Regional Cinema || — || Won
|}

== External Links ==
* [https://www.instagram.com/riteishd/?hl=en Instagram]
* [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1299011/ IMDB]
* [https://x.com/Riteishd?lang=en X (Twitter)]

== See also ==
* [[Mastiii 4]]

== References ==
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[[Category:1978 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Indian male actors]]
[[Category:Indian film producers]]
[[Category:Indian film directors]]
[[Category:People from Maharashtra]]
[[Category:Indian screenwriters]]
[[Category:Indian comedians]]
[[Category:Recipients of the Indian film Award]]

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	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* [[Mastiii 4]]		* [[Mastiii 4]]
			* [[Akshay Kumar]]
			* [[Varun Dhawan]]
			* [[Sonam Bajwa]]

	== References ==		== References ==