Riteish Deshmukh : biography
Riteish Deshmukh (born 17 December 1978, in Latur, Maharashtra) is an Indian architect, film actor and producer active in Indian films. He is the son of the late politician Vilasrao Deshmukh and Vaishali Deshmukh.
Deshmukh debuted with K. Vijaya Bhaskar’s Tujhe Meri Kasam (2003) opposite Genelia D’Souza, but it was not until 2004 that he achieved some success, when he appeared in the commercially successful comedy Masti and the critically acclaimed Bardaasht. His work in Masti was nominated for several awards, including the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor category. He is commonly noticed in cameo or guest appearances in movies such as Namastey London, Kal Kissne Dekha and recently Himmatwala.
Besides acting, Riteish owns the ‘Veer Marathi’ Celebrity Cricket League and is the team’s captain. Bollywood actors Mahesh Manjrekar and Shreyas Talpade are part of the team.
In January 2013, Ritesh made his debut as an film producer with the Marathi success Balak Palak, directed by Ravi Jhadhav.
Awards
Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
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2004 | Star Screen Awards | Most Promising Newcomer – Male | Tujhe Meri Kasam | |
2004 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Male Debut | Tujhe Meri Kasam and Out of Control | |
2005 | Star Screen Awards | Best Comedian | Masti: Sanam Teri Kasam | |
2005 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Comedian | Masti: Sanam Teri Kasam | |
2005 | IIFA Awards | Best Comedian | Masti: Sanam Teri Kasam | |
2006 | Petal Award | Best Supporting Actor Award | Kyaa Kool Hai Hum | |
2006 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Comedian | Bluffmaster! | |
2006 | IIFA Awards | Best Comedian | Bluffmaster! | |
2008 | Zee Cine Awards | Entertainer of the Year | ||
2011 | IIFA Awards | Best Performance in a Comic Role | Housefull | url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/et-cetera/iifa-awards-2011-winners-dabangg-bags-six-awards/articleshow/8999686.cms |title=IIFA awards 2011 winners: ‘Dabangg’ bags six awards |publisher=Economic Times |date=June 26, 2011 |accessdate= July 10, 2012}} |
2012 | IIFA Awards | Best Performance in a Comic Role | Double Dhamaal |
Personal life
Riteish Deshmukh is son of the ex-chief minister of Maharastra, the late Vilasrao Deshmukh. Deshmukh earned an architectural degree from Kamla Raheja Vidyanidhi Institute for Architecture and Environmental Studies. He practiced for a year with an overseas architectural firm. He continued designing since his return to India. Riteish maintains an ownership in Evolutions, an India-based architectural and interior designing firm.
Riteish is set to launch his own production house with a Marathi film.
Deshmukh has been recognized as a producer and singer. He married Genelia D’Souza, his co-star from Tujhe Meri Kasam, Masti and Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya, on 3 February 2012.
Career
Deshmukh began his film career with the 2003 romance, Tujhe Meri Kasam opposite Genelia D’Souza. He later appeared in Out of Control, which earned a relatively moderate return. In his third film, Masti, a comic thriller, his role was widely disparaged. Regardless, the film performed well at the box office. He gained fame after his performance in Masti, which earned him two minor awards. He subsequently appeared Bardaasht and Naach. His first relatively successful lead role occurred in the widely panned sex-comedy Kyaa Kool Hai Hum with Tusshar Kapoor. While the film was reviled by critics, it was tolerated by audiences and declared a moderate success at the box office.