Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Producer, Architect |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 17/12/1978 |
| Age | 47 years |
| Birthplace | Latur, Maharashtra, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Latest News about Riteish Deshmukh
21/07/2026
Riteish and Genelia Deshmukh publicly backed a youth-led protest in Delhi, voicing support for the participation of young people in democratic movements. Their comments linked the protest to broader questions about youth representation and civic engagement.
04/06/2026
Riteish Deshmukh apologized after a video showed him dancing while wearing a Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj T-shirt at a promotional event. He clarified that allegations suggesting he had been drinking were false and stated that he has never consumed alcohol.
11/01/2026
Riteish Deshmukh hosted Bigg Boss Marathi season 6, which premiered on Colors Marathi and JioHotstar, marking his second time hosting the show. The season ran until its grand finale on 19/04/2026, when Tanvi Kolte was crowned the winner.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Riteish Vilasrao Deshmukh |
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| Nickname | Navra |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Political Inclination | Indian National Congress (INC) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 180 cm |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | G D Somani Memorial School, Mumbai |
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| Educational Qualification | Degree in Architecture |
Personal Life
| Address | 602, Worli Sagar Co-operative Housing Society, Purna Building, Worli, Mumbai 400030 (Vilasrao Deshmukh's residence) |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife/Spouse | Genelia D'Souza |
| Marriage Date | 03/02/2012 |
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| Directorial Debut | Ved (2022, Marathi film, one of the highest-grossing Marathi films) | ||||||||
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| Director | Inder Kumar | ||||
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| Wrestler | Bret 'The Hitman' Hart | ||||
| Colour | Blue | ||||
| Song | 'Tujhe Dekha To Ye Jana Sanam' from the film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge | ||||
| Restaurant | Pali Bhavan in Mumbai | ||||
| Destination | Goa (India) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Riteish Deshmukh does not smoke. | |
| 2. Riteish belongs to a family with a political lineage linked to the Indian National Congress. | |
| 3. Riteish is a qualified architect who began his career in architecture in New York City. | |
| 4. Riteish's role in the adult comedy 'Masti' (2004) highlighted his strong comic timing. | |
| 5. Riteish changed the spelling of his name from 'Ritesh' to 'Riteish.' | |
| 6. Riteish's first date with Genelia involved treating her to a plate of Samosas. | |
| 7. Riteish affectionately refers to his wife, Genelia, as 'Baiko.' | |
| 8. Riteish's younger brother, Dheeraj Deshmukh, is married to actor Jacky Bhagnani's sister, Deepshikha Deshmukh (Honey). | |
| 9. Riteish is a cricket enthusiast and owns the 'Veer Marathi' team in the Celebrity Cricket League (CCL). | |
| 10. Riteish was involved in designing the interiors of Shah Rukh Khan's 'Red Chillies Entertainment' office and Karan Johar's residence. | |
| 11. Riteish has a fondness for the number 1, evident from the number plate on all his cars. | |
| 12. Riteish has a tattoo just below his right elbow. |
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