Ritesh Deshmukh
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 Ritesh Deshmukh at the Housefull-ICC T20 World Cup media meet, 2010. |
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| Born | 17 December 1978 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupation | Actor, Television presenter |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Spouse | Genelia D'Souza (3 February 2012– present)[1] |
| Parents | Vilasrao Deshmukh |
Ritesh Deshmukh (born 17 December 1978) in Mumbai, Maharashtra) is an Indian actor who appears in Bollywood films. He is the son of Vilasrao Deshmukh, the Union Minister for Science, Technology and Earth Sciences, Government of India, and the former Chief Minister of Maharashtra.[2]
Deshmukh debuted with K. Vijaya Bhaskar's Tujhe Meri Kasam (2003) with his later to be wife Genelia D'Souza , but it was not until 2004 that he achieved 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 later starred in films such as Heyy Babyy, Dhamaal, Rann and House Full.
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[edit] Career
He has mainly taken on comic roles and a few serious roles. He has appeared in several comedy films including Kyaa Kool Hai Hum, Malamaal Weekly and Apna Sapna Money Money. He appeared in a supporting role in Bluffmaster! with Abhishek Bachchan in the lead.[3] He was also seen in Ram Gopal Varma's Darna Zaroori Haii.[4]
In 2007, he was first seen in a guest appearance in Namastey London and then in the multi-starrer action film Cash which was a box office failure.[3] Later that year, he appeared in Sajid Khan's directorial debut Heyy Babyy, co-starring Akshay Kumar and Fardeen Khan, which was a huge hit and is his most commercially successful film to date.[5] He also appeared in the comedy film Dhamaal in 2007.
In 2008, he appeared in De Taali, in which his performance was praised, and later in Chamku, both of which failed at the box office.[4]
In 2009, his first release was Aladin, co-starring Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt and Jacqueline Fernandez. He then played a supporting role in Ram Gopal Varma's Rann, again co-starring Amitabh Bachchan, Paresh Rawal and Rajpal Yadav. His final film of 2009 was Do Knot Disturb along with Govinda, Sushmita Sen, Sohail Khan and Lara Dutta. In 2010, he once again worked with Sajid Khan on the comedy Housefull along with Akshay Kumar, Deepika Padukone, Lara Dutta, Arjun Rampal and Jiah Khan.
His first release of 2011 was F.A.L.T.U, where he played a school principal named Bajirao. His second release of the year was the comedy Double Dhamaal, a sequel to the 2006 film Dhamaal.[6] Both the films were moderately successful.[citation needed] His film Tere Naal Love Hogaya co-starring Genelia D'Souza will be released on 24 February 2012. Also he will also be starring in the comedy Housefull 2.
[edit] Personal life
Deshmukh married Genelia D'Souza according to Marathi marriage traditions in a Hindu wedding ceremony on 3 February 2012 after dating each other for 8 years.[7]
[edit] Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Tujhe Meri Kasam | Rishi | |
| Out of Control | Jaswinder | ||
| 2004 | Masti | Amar | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor |
| Bardaasht | Anuj | Guest Appearance | |
| Naach | Diwakar | ||
| 2005 | Kyaa Kool Hai Hum | Karan | |
| Mr Ya Miss | Shekhar | ||
| Home Delivery: Aapko... Ghar Tak | Party Man | Guest Appearance | |
| Bluffmaster! | Dittu / Arjun | ||
| 2006 | Apna Sapna Money Money | Kishan/sania | |
| Darna Zaroori Hai | |||
| Malamaal Weekly | Kanhayia | ||
| Fight Club – Members Only | Somil | ||
| 2007 | Namastey London | Bobby Bedi | Guest Appearance |
| Cash | Lucky | ||
| Heyy Babyy | Tanmay Joglekar/Eddy Teddy | ||
| Dhamaal | Deshbandhu Roy | ||
| Om Shanti Om | Himself | Special Appearance in song Deewangi Deewangi | |
| 2008 | Aao Wish Karein | Bonny | Uncredited |
| De Taali | Paglu/Paresh | ||
| Chamku | Arjun | ||
| 2009 | Do Knot Disturb | Govardhan | |
| Aladin | Aladin Chatterji | ||
| Kal Kissne Dekha | Kali Charan | Extended Appearance | |
| 2010 | Rann | Purab Shastri | |
| Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai | Rajesh Parekh | ||
| Jhootha Hi Sahi | Caller No 2 / Aman | Voice Over | |
| Housefull | Bob | ||
| 2011 | F.A.L.T.U | Bajirao | |
| Double Dhamaal | Roy | ||
| Love Breakups Zindagi | Kunal | Guest Appearance | |
| 2012 | Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya | Viren | Releasing 24 February 2012 |
| Housefull 2 | Bob | Releasing 5 April 2012 | |
| Kyaa Super Kool Hai Hum | Filming. |
[edit] Television
He hosted the IIFA Awards three times (2008–2010) with Boman Irani and Lara Dutta in 2009 and 2010, He also hosted the 2011 IIFA Awards once again in Toronto along with Boman Irani.
[edit] Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Star Screen Awards | Most Promising Newcomer – Male | Tujhe Meri Kasam | Nominated |
| 2004 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Male Debut | Tujhe Meri Kasam & Out of Control | Nominated |
| 2005 | Star Screen Awards | Best Comedian | Masti: Sanam Teri Kasam | Won |
| 2005 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Comedian | Masti: Sanam Teri Kasam | Won |
| 2005 | IIFA Awards | Best Comedian | Masti: Sanam Teri Kasam | Nominated |
| 2006 | patel award | Best Supporting Actor Award | Kyaa Kool Hai Hum | Won |
| 2006 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Comedian | Bluffmaster | Won |
| 2006 | IIFA Awards | Best Comedian | Bluffmaster! | Nominated |
| 2008 | Zee Cine Awards | Entertainer of the Year | Won | |
| 2011 | IIFA Awards | Best Performance in a Comic Role | Housefull | Won |
[edit] References
- ^ "Riteish-Genelia say ‘I do!’". DNA. 5 February 2012. http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_riteish-genelia-say-i-do_1646097.
- ^ "The CM's son who wants to act". Rediff. 25 April 2002. http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2002/apr/25ritesh.htm. Retrieved 5 December 2010.
- ^ a b "The Rediff Interview / Ritesh Deshmukh: Everyone works for Cash". Rediff. 12 July 2007. http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/jul/12ritesh.htm. Retrieved 5 December 2010.
- ^ a b "Riteish Deshmukh – Biography". Yahoo! Movies. http://in.movies.yahoo.com/artists/Riteish-Deshmukh/biography-12222.html. Retrieved 5 December 2010.
- ^ "HEYY BABYY: Akshay Kumar's biggest hit to date!". Yahoo! Movies. http://in.movies.yahoo.com/news-detail/9902/HEYY-BABYY-Akshay-Kumars-biggest-hit-date.html. Retrieved 5 December 2010.
- ^ "Ritesh Dehmukh – Filmography". Yahoo! Movies. http://in.movies.yahoo.com/artists/Riteish-Deshmukh/filmography-12222.html. Retrieved 5 December 2010.
- ^ "Riteish Deshmukh weds". The Times of India. 3 February 2012. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Riteish-Deshmukh-weds-Genelia-DSouza/articleshow/11741452.cms. Retrieved 3 February 2012.
