Ritesh Deshmukh was born on 17 December 1978 in Latur, Maharashtra, he is the son of former Chief Minister of Maharashtra Vilasrao Deshmukh. Despite coming from a political family, Ritesh made his mark as a successful actor. His childhood was spent in a disciplined environment, but he always got the freedom to pursue his dreams in Bollywood. Riteish Deshmukh in 2003 film He made his Bollywood debut with Tujhe Meri Kasam. His co-star in this film was Genelia D'Souza. The film was average, but the audience liked the pairing of Ritesh and Genelia. This film proved to be an important turning point in his life because, after a few years, he got married to Genelia. Mastery in comedy Ritesh Deshmukh got real recognition for his comic timing. His excellent comedy in films like Masti (2004), Dhamaal (2007), Housefull series, and Grand Masti made the audience laugh a lot. It is said about Ritesh that he always keeps the atmosphere light on the set. The journey from engineering to acting Very few people know that Ritesh Deshmukh has a degree in architecture from Kama Engineering College in Mumbai. Before coming into acting, he had practiced in America. However, his heart was always drawn towards films. Shahrukh khan fan Ritesh considers himself a big fan of Shahrukh Khan. He told in an interview that when he saw Shahrukh for the first time on the set, tears came to his eyes. Contribution to Marathi cinema Riteish Deshmukh has made his mark not only in Hindi films but also in Marathi cinema. His Marathi film Lay Bhaari was a super hit and he also produced it. This film took Marathi cinema to new heights. Prankster Ritesh Riteish Deshmukh is considered a great prankster by his co-stars. He is famous for playing pranks on his co-stars on the sets. Once he called Abhishek Bachchan and introduced himself as a fan and had a lot of fun. Ritesh Deshmukh's Net Worth According to media reports, Ritesh Deshmukh charges 6 to 7 crores for a film. Apart from this, he also earns well from brand promotion. He charges 2 crores for a brand endorsement. Apart from this, he also earns well by hosting TV shows. Ritesh's earnings are more than Rs 138 crores. love story of Ritesh and Genelia The love story of Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza is one of the most loved stories of Bollywood. The two first met on the sets of their debut film Tujhe Meri Kasam in 2003. Initially, Genelia thought that Riteish was the son of a politician and might be arrogant, but Riteish's simple and humble nature won her heart. During the shooting of the film, the two became friends, which gradually turned into love. The two kept their relationship private for many years. They remained each other's best friends and stood by each other in every difficult time. Ritesh and Genelia got married in 2012, and since then both have become one of Bollywood's most loved couples. Even after marriage, fans love their chemistry in films and on social media. They have two sons, of whom they often share cute pictures on social media. Ritesh Deshmukh funny movies Riteish Deshmukh made his mark in Bollywood through comedy films. His excellent comic timing and natural acting style made him a favorite of the audience. Here are some of his popular and funny films: Masti (2004) In this film, Ritesh added a tadka of comedy along with Vivek Oberoi and Aftab Shivdasani. His comic timing was highly appreciated by the audience. Dhamaal (2007) In this film directed by Inder Kumar, Ritesh played the character named Roy, who was successful in making the audience laugh with his innocence and funny antics. Housefull Series Ritesh's character in Sajid Khan's Housefull films always tickles the audience. His dialogues and acting played an important role in making this series a super hit. Grand Masti (2013) A sequel to Masti, this film is known for its bold comedy. Ritesh once again proved his comic timing in this film. Kya Kool Hain Hum (2005) Ritesh's character in this film became very popular among the audience. His wit and funny acting made the film a comedy classic. Ek Villain (2014) Although it was a serious film, Ritesh's negative role proved to be a big turning point in his career. Total Dhamaal (2019) In this film of the Dhamaal series, Ritesh made the audience laugh in his old style. His comic timing was excellent. Housefull 4 (2019) In this film, Ritesh played a double role in a story based on reincarnation and tickled the audience a lot Upcoming Movie Housefull 5 The fifth part of Ritesh Deshmukh's biggest hit series Housefull is going to be released soon. This time too, a tremendous dose of comedy will be seen. Ritesh, Akshay Kumar, and other actors are ready to tickle the audience once again in this series. According to reports, this film is being made on a big budget and new technology and a funny story will be seen in it. The film is expected to release on June 06, 2025 Raid 2 After the success of Ajay Devgan starrer Raid, a sequel of this film is going to be made. Ritesh Deshmukh will be seen playing a special role in it. This film will be based on the fight for corruption and truth. Ritesh's character can be a big surprise for the audience this time. Expected release on May 01, 2025 Masti 4 The fourth part of the famous comedy film Masti will also go on the floor soon. The trio of Ritesh Deshmukh, Vivek Oberoi, and Aftab Shivdasani is ready to rock once again. This film, directed by Milap Zaveri, will have a new twist of the story along with the old masala. 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