Meet actor who became villain at request of his wife, made audience speechless with his role, film won 18 awards, movie is…, he is…
This actor had built his career on laughter, becoming beloved face in comedy with impeccable timing and lighthearted roles. But one decision changed the course of his image forever. Urged by his wife, he stepped out of his comfort zone and into the shadows of a dark, villainous character. What followed was a complete surprise, as audiences saw a new, chilling side of the actor they once associated with smiles. His character not just gave him a new vision but also made this film huge blockbuster as well. Bollywood Actor…
Here we are talking about Riteish Deshmukh , who is known as one of the finest actors in the industry. The actor made his iconic debut with 2003 romantic drama Tujhe Meri Kasam with actress Genelia D Souza , now known as Genelia Deshmukh . Later, the actor shifted himself into comic roles and did numerous films including Masti, Bluffmaster, Malamaal Weekly, Kya Kool Hai Hum and many other films.
However, things changed when he played the iconic character of Raghu in the 2014 action-thriller flick Ek Villain , which also starred Siddharth Malhotra and Shraddha Kapoor . But did you know that behind taking that iconic role, it was Genelia who encouraged him. When Genelia Encouraged Riteish To Play Negative Character
In 2014, during an interview with India Today, Riteish said that his better half, Genelia, requested him to take the negative role in Ek Villain. He said, 'Genelia often encourages me to take on roles with a negative or darker aspect. When I was presented with the opportunity to star in Ek Villain, I immediately felt it was the right choice. It was a moment where everything came together for me.'
After the release, film received gigantic, praiseworthy response for its conviction, soothing and powerful tracks, along with praiseworthy performances. As per report from the trade site Sacnilk, Ek Villain was produced with a budget of Rs 39 crores . In India, the film recorded a net collection of Rs 105.76 crores , while its total global earnings reached Rs 155 crores and became a huge success for all the stars. The film also bagged many awards, including IIFA, BIG Star, Mirchi Music Music and Star Guild Awards , earning a total of 18 awards for this action thriller.
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