Laughing His Way To The Bank

This Marathi Manoos of Tinsel Town is on a spree to leave no stone untouched to touch new heights of success. Architect, actor and now producer RITEISH DESHMUKH speaks to Riya Lakhmani about his journey and his zeal to excel in both Marathi and Hindi cinema. Known for his ‘laughathon’ films, he’s shown his versatility even in a spine chilling role in Ek Villain, but now he is all set to entertain us in Bank Chor. Read on…

- Riya Lakhmani

You were an architect. What made you take up acting as a career? Since you belong to a family rooted in politics. Did getting into politics ever cross your mind?

I got an offer to act, so that’s how acting crossed my mind, and I landed here. I love politics, but if you enjoy something that doesn’t mean you actively have to be a part of it. My inclination towards it is to only understand what is happening in our country, I am politically aware and that excites me.

Being from a renowned family, was it easy for you to make it in films?

I wasn’t introduced on a political platform, I debuted in a film. So, I had to deal with all the challenges and I was very sure that I would not use my father’s name to get fame. So whatever I am today, is all because of my hard work.

You are always shown in films as a person who is full of life. Are you like that in real life as well?

It depends completely on my company. So, it’s not like I am always jumping around, it’s all about the people I am with. If my company is fun, I am into the fun mode and if the company is serious, so am I.