Riteish Deshmukh 'Heartbroken' Over Manager Rajkumar's Death: 'He Stood By Me During Tough Times'
Riteish Deshmukh's manager Rajkumar Tiwari wasn't just a manager but a beloved figure in the Hindi film industry, having worked closely with several iconic stars.
Riteish Deshmukh is grieving the loss of his longtime manager and close confidant, Rajkumar Tiwari, who passed away on Wednesday. The Bollywood actor took to social media to share an emotional tribute for the man who had been with him since the beginning of his career.
Alongside a throwback picture with Tiwari, Riteish wrote, 'Deeply saddened and terribly heartbroken to know that Rajkumar Tiwariji is no more. He was my guide, my elder brother, my family. He managed my work since my debut. Stood by me during my tough times."
He further added, 'I will forever miss you Tiwari ji – condolences to the family – his sons Siddharth & Sujit."
Tiwari wasn't just a manager but a beloved figure in the Hindi film industry, having worked closely with several iconic stars. A few years ago, Riteish had shared a photo of Tiwari alongside veterans Vinod Khanna and Feroz Khan, captioning it, 'My manager (my pillar) Mr Raajkumar Tiwari with the two rockstars of our industry. #VinodKhanna ji & #FirozKhan Saab."
My manager ( my pillar 🏋🏽🎯💪) Mr Raajkumar Tiwari with the two rockstars of our industry. #VinodKhanna ji & #FirozKhan Saab. @YuvrajEnt – pic.twitter.com/BX42CkN5WR — Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) April 28, 2017
Riteish made his film debut with Tujhe Meri Kasam in 2003 and went on to star in successful comedy franchises such as Masti, Kyaa Kool Hai Hum, Housefull, and Dhamaal. He also proved his versatility with intense roles in films like Ek Villain. In Marathi cinema, his performance in Lai Bhaari (2014) was a massive hit, and his production house, Mumbai Film Company, has supported several acclaimed Marathi films.
Throughout his journey in both Hindi and Marathi cinema, Tiwari remained a constant presence, offering support not just professionally but personally too.
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