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Riteish Vilasrao Deshmukh, also known as Riteish Deshmukh, is an Indian actor, filmmaker, and television presenter who predominantly works in Hindi and Marathi cinema. He is the son of former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Vilasrao Deshmukh. He made his film debut as an actor in the Hindi film Tujhe Meri Kasam in 2003, starring Genelia D’Souza and Shriya Saran. He produced the Marathi film Balak-Palak (2013). He debuted as an actor in Marathi with the movie Lai Bhaari in 2014.

Riteish Deshmukh appeared in several successful comedies, such as Masti (2004), Kyaa Kool Hai Hum (2005), Bluffmaster! (2005), Malamaal Weekly (2006), Heyy Babyy (2007), Dhamaal (2007), Housefull (2010), Double Dhamaal (2011), Housefull 2 (2012), Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum (2012), Grand Masti (2013), Housefull 3 (2016), Total Dhamaal (2019), Housefull 4 (2019) and Housefull 5 (2025). Riteish Deshmukh has additionally played villainous roles of a serial killer in Ek Villain (2014) and a corrupt politician in Raid 2 (2025), both of which were huge critical and commercial successes. Riteish Deshmukh made his directorial debut with Ved (2022), which became one of the highest-grossing Marathi films.

He was born on 17 December 1978 (age 47 years) in Latur, Maharashtra, India, to former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Vilasrao Deshmukh, and Vaishali Deshmukh. His elder brother, Amit Deshmukh, and his younger brother, Dhiraj Deshmukh, are both politicians. His elder sister-in-law, Aditi Deshmukh, is an actress, and his younger sister-in-law, Deepshikha Deshmukh, is a film producer. He studied at G. D. Somani Memorial School, Mumbai. He completed his degree in Architecture from Kamla Raheja College of Architecture, Mumbai. Then he studied at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute. He married actress Genelia D’Souza on 03 February 2012. The couple has two sons, Riaan, who was born on 25 November 2014, and Rahyl, who was born on 2 June 2016.

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Full Name	Riteish Vilasrao Deshmukh
Other Names	Riteish Deshmukh
Profession	Actor
Date Of Birth	17 December 1978
Age	47
Place of Birth	Latur, Maharashtra, India
Nationality	Indian
Marital Status	Married
Spouse	Genelia D’Souza (m. 2012)
Children	Riaan, Rahyl
Parents	Father: Vilasrao Deshmukh Mother: Vaishali Deshmukh
Siblings	Amit Deshmukh, Dhiraj Deshmukh
School	G. D. Somani Memorial School, Mumbai
College	Kamla Raheja College of Architecture, Mumbai Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, New York
Education Qualifications	Degree in Architecture

Movies and TV Shows

Antardrishti
Masti 5 - as Amar Saxena
Raja Shivaji (2026) - as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj / Director / Writer
Dhamaal 4 (2026)
Housefull 5 (2025) - as Jalabuddin / Jolly No. 1
Raid 2 (2025) - as Dada Bhai aka Manohar Dhankar
Mastiii 4 (2025) - as Amar
Masala Chai with Rahul Mahajan (2025) - as Self
Visfot (2024) - as Akash Selar
Kakuda (2024) - as Victor
Pill (2024) - as Dr. Prakash Chauhan
Ved (2022) - as Satya Dinkar Jadhav / Director / Producer
Mister Mummy (2022) - as Amol
Adrushya (2022)
Ek Villain Returns (2022) - as Rakesh Mahadkar
Plan A Plan B (2022) - as Kaustubh Chougule
Case Toh Banta Hai (2022)
Baaghi 3 (2020) - as Vikram Choudhary