Riteish Deshmukh is an Indian actor, born on December 17, 1978 hailing from Latur city in Marathwada maharashtra. He is son of Vilasrao Deshmukh, Chief Minister of Maharashtra.

He completed his education from G. D. Somani High School and Kamala Raheja School of Architecture in Mumbai. He worked in New York City after graduation while studying acting at The Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute.

He made his debut in 2003 with Tujhe Meri Kasam which was an average hit at the box office. He became a known face after the comedy Masti (2004) for which established him as an actor. He has mainly taken on comic roles, rather than serious roles. After the release of Masti, he changed his known name 'Ritiesh Deshmukh' for numerological reasons. He has two brothers.

He has since appeared in several successful films including Kyaa Kool Hai Hum, Malamaal Weekly and Apna Sapna Money Money.He dressed up as a woman in Apna Sapna Money Money. The song with Anupam Kher was a smash hit. His forthcoming movies are Hey Baby & cash. For the movie Hey Baby he had done bungy jumping & to give his bestshort he had to do it again this was the most horrifying experience for him as he is petrified of height.