Riteish Deshmukh’s Boldest Career Move Yet as he goes From Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj to Dhamaal 4
Riteish Deshmukh's Boldest Career Move Yet as he goes From Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj to Dhamaal 4
There comes a point in an actor’s career when playing it safe is not an option. For Riteish Deshmukh, 2026 feels like that. Within weeks, he has moved from portraying Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Raja Shivaji to diving headfirst into the madcap world of Dhamaal 4. On paper, the two films couldn't be further apart. One is mounted as a sweeping historical, the other thrives on unapologetic slapstick. Yet Riteish has made the transition look almost effortless.
That isn't a coincidence but the mark of an actor who refuses to let one success define him.
Trade circles have often spoken about how difficult it is for actors to break away from an image that audiences have embraced. Comedy ...