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Riteish Deshmukh

Riteish Deshmukh, Indian film actor, producer and architect

Born
December 17, 1978
Age in 2026
48
Zodiac sign
Sagittarius
Birth year
1978

About Riteish Deshmukh

Riteish Vilasrao Deshmukh (born 17 December 1978) is an Indian actor, filmmaker and television presenter who predominantly works in Hindi and Marathi films. Known for his exceptional ability to perform both serious and comic roles, Deshmukh is a recipient of several accolades including a National Film Award, a Filmfare Award Marathi and five IIFA Awards. Born to politician and former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Vilasrao Deshmukh, Deshmukh began his acting career with the film Tujhe Meri Kasam (2003). He has since worked 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). He has additionally earned praises for portraying a serial killer in Ek Villain (2014), and a corrupt politician in Raid 2 (2025), both of which were critical and commercial successes. In Marathi cinema, Deshmukh started off as a producer with Balak-Palak (2013), and had his first acting role in the action film Lai Bhaari (2014). Deshmukh made his directorial debut with Ved (2022). He also portrayed Chattrapati Shivaji in his next Raja Shivaji (2026), both of which are among the highest-grossing Marathi films, latter being the highest-grossing Marathi film of all time. Known for his comic portrayals, Deshmukh is a recipient of several accolades including a National Film Award, a Filmfare Award Marathi and five IIFA Awards. Deshmukh made his directorial debut with Ved (2022), which became one of the highest-grossing Marathi films.

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Riteish Deshmukh timeline

  1. Born to politician and former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Vilasrao Deshmukh, Deshmukh began his acting career with the film Tujhe Meri Kasam (2003).
  2. In Marathi cinema, Deshmukh started off as a producer with Balak-Palak (2013), and had his first acting role in the action film Lai Bhaari (2014).
  3. Deshmukh made his directorial debut with Ved (2022), which became one of the highest-grossing Marathi films.

The world when Riteish Deshmukh was born

Riteish Deshmukh was born in 1978. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Culture in 1978

  • #1 song"Shadow Dancing" – Andy Gibb
  • Top movieThe Deer Hunter
  • Top TV showLaverne & Shirley
  • Best-selling bookThe World According to Garp – John Irving

Headlines and milestones

  • Major sports momentMuhammad Ali wins heavyweight title for the third time
  • Top headlineCamp David Accords — Egypt and Israel sign peace agreement
  • Technology milestoneFirst spam email sent
  • Defining fadDisco and Saturday Night Fever
  • Notable inventionGarfield comic strip debuts
  • World population4.30 billion

United States snapshot

  • U.S. leaderJimmy Carter
  • Sports championNew York Yankees (World Series)
  • Also wonWashington Bullets (NBA)
  • U.S. population222.6M

1978 versus 2026

These figures put everyday life in Riteish Deshmukh's birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.

Measure19782026
Gas$0.63$3.45/gal
Average home$55,700$435,000
Average income$17,730$67,500
Minimum wage$2.65$7.25/hr (federal)
Movie ticket$2.34$11.95
Postage stamp$0.15$0.73
Population222.6M341 million

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