Riteish Deshmukh

Riteish Deshmukh is an Indian actor and producer who works mainly in Hindi and Marathi cinema, admired for his comic timing and versatility. Born on 17 December 1978 in Latur, Maharashtra, he is the son of the late Vilasrao Deshmukh, a former Chief Minister of Maharashtra. Trained as an architect, he made his acting debut with Tujhe Meri Kasam (2003) and became a comedy favourite through the Masti and Housefull series, while also taking on serious roles such as the villain in Ek Villain (2014). Married to actress Genelia D'Souza, he also produces and directs Marathi cinema, and plays the antagonist Dada Bhai in the 2025 crime thriller Raid 2.

Riteish Deshmukh is an Indian actor and producer who works mainly in Hindi and Marathi cinema, admired for his comic timing and versatility. Born on 17 December 1978 in Latur, Maharashtra, he is the son of the late Vilasrao Deshmukh, a former Chief Minister of Maharashtra. Trained as an architect, he made his acting debut with Tujhe Meri Kasam (2003) and became a comedy favourite through the Masti and Housefull series, while also taking on serious roles such as the villain in Ek Villain (2014). In 2025 he plays the antagonist Dada Bhai in the crime thriller Raid 2.

Riteish Deshmukh was born on 17 December 1978 in Latur, Maharashtra, into a prominent political family as the son of Vilasrao Deshmukh, a former Chief Minister of Maharashtra and Union Minister. He trained as an architect, earning a degree before deciding to pursue acting.

His brothers include politician Amit Deshmukh and actor Dheeraj Deshmukh. He is married to actress Genelia D'Souza, his co-star from his debut film, and the couple have two sons, Riaan and Rahyl.

Riteish Deshmukh is married to actress Genelia D'Souza, whom he first met on the sets of his debut film Tujhe Meri Kasam. The couple married in 2012 and have two sons, Riaan and Rahyl. They are regarded as one of the industry's close-knit couples, and there are no credible reports of any other relationships.

Riteish Deshmukh made his debut with Tujhe Meri Kasam (2003) opposite Genelia D'Souza. He found his footing in comedy, becoming a mainstay of ensemble hits such as the Masti series, Heyy Babyy (2007) and the Housefull franchise.

He showed dramatic range as the antagonist in Ek Villain (2014) and won acclaim for his Marathi debut Lai Bhaari (2014), which he also produced. He later directed the Marathi film Ved (2022), which was a major success.

In 2025 he takes on a strong negative role as Dada Bhai, the antagonist in Raj Kumar Gupta's Raid 2, opposite Ajay Devgn, continuing to expand his range beyond comedy.

Riteish Deshmukh's net worth is reported by third-party sites at around ₹200-250 crore, an estimate rather than a confirmed figure. His income comes from acting, film production and direction across Hindi and Marathi cinema, plus endorsements. He has not officially disclosed his earnings.