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Indian Express
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Riteish Deshmukh says actors often take all the credit, says ‘Aapko lagta hai ki agar koi actor bohot zyada paisa maang raha hai toh mat do'
For years, Riteish Deshmukh found himself typecast in Bollywood as the go-to actor for comedy roles. But over the past decade, he's slowly but steadily broken out of that mould, taking on varied characters in films like Ek Villain, Lai Bhaari, the web series Pill, and more recently, Raid 2. In a conversation with Galatta India, Riteish opened up about this shift in his career, attributing it to writers and directors who chose to envision him differently. He said, 'Hum actors jitna kaam karte hai… agar uss performance ke liye 100 rupees ka credit milta hai… we're worth only 20 rupees… kyunki woh 80 rupiya director aur writer ko jana chahiye kyunki unhone itna achha likha hai aur humara kaam bohot aasaan ho gaya hai… To do it on screen, it's very easy. (As actors, even if we put in work worth 100 rupees, we're only worth 20. The remaining 80 should go to the writers and directors because their writing makes our job easier. Acting becomes effortless when the material is strong.)' Riteish Deshmukh further elaborated on how the quality of the script defines an actor's performance: 'Humara kaam tab mushkil ho jaata hai jab written material is not good. Agar koi scene inherently funny nahi hai on paper, toh usko funny banane ke liye you start overacting… you start doing over… toh kisi ka usme fayda nahi hai. Toh mujhe lagta hai ki agar koi bhi writer bohot achha karta hai, it becomes very easy for us. (Our job becomes difficult when the material isn't good. If a scene isn't funny on paper, we end up overacting to compensate, which helps no one. So when a writer does well, it makes everybody's job easy.)' Citing the example of successful comedy films, he emphasized giving due credit to the scriptwriters: 'Aap dekh lo jitni bhi comedy films aaj chali hai… it's because of the writing. Main yeh nahi keh raha ki performance doesn't matter, but we should give credit to the writers. (Look at all the hit comedy films. It's the writing that works. I'm not saying performances don't matter, but the writers deserve the credit.)' When asked whether he agrees with Karan Johar and Anurag Kashyap's frequently expressed concern that actors are overpaid, Riteish Desmukh gave a candid response: 'Toh mat do… dakka thodi daal rahe hai… ghar par baithenge. I'm not talking about actors… I'm talking about directors, any department also. Aapko lagta hai ki agar koi bohot zyada paisa maang raha hai toh mat do… simple theory apnao. (Then don't pay… it's not like they're forcing you. Let them sit at home. I'm not just talking about actors, this applies to directors or any department. If you think someone is asking for too much money, then don't pay. Just follow a simple rule.)' He added, 'As a producer, agar mujhe lagta hai ki woh bohot paise maang raha hai and he's not going to give you that much worth, then don't pay. (If I, as a producer, feel that someone is charging too much and won't deliver enough value, then I just won't pay.)' Riteish is currently seen playing an antagonist in Raid 2, the sequel to the 2018 hit Raid. The film sees Ajay Devgn return as Income Tax officer Amay Patnaik and has opened with strong advance bookings at the box office.
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Genelia Deshmukh revealed real story behind her REACTION to Riteish Deshmukh's conversation with Preity Zinta: '... unfortunately, the cameraman captured my...'
Genelia D'Souza's unforgettable reaction at an awards show in 2019 where she was seen frowning as her husband greeted had gone viral. The actress had later opened up about her reaction on 's chat show Pinch and explained why she reacted the way she did. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The Real Reason Behind Genelia's Reaction The actress explained that the real reason behind her reaction was quite simple. It had been a long time since she attended an award function, and she had dressed up in high heels, thinking she would be fine. However, after meeting so many people and having numerous conversations, her feet started to hurt. Meanwhile, as Preity and Riteish were talking, the cameraman caught her expression, which led to the viral moment. Genelia and Riteish's Journey Together Genelia and Riteish first met on the sets of their debut film Tujhe Meri Kasam in 2003. After dating for over eight years, they tied the knot in 2012. The couple has two sons, Riaan and Rahyl. They have starred together in films like Masti, Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya, and Lai Bhaari, and also appeared in the song Dhuvun Taak from Riteish's Marathi film Mauli. Genelia Talks About Being Told Not to Make a Comeback After 10 Years At a recent panel discussion on women empowerment at Elle Impact, the actress opened up about her experience in the industry. She shared how, after a 10-year break, she was advised not to make a comeback. The actress got candid about the challenges and societal pressures faced by women in the industry, particularly when it comes to taking a career break. She further shared her thoughts on success and failure, emphasizing the importance of daily life and intent over external pressures. Reflecting on her 10-year break from acting to focus on motherhood, she revealed how people doubted her return to films. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Despite the negativity, her comeback film became a cult hit, proving that it's important not to listen to others' opinions. During her 10-year break, Genelia shared how she dedicated time to her family and herself. She mentioned that Riteish Deshmukh encouraged them to make their kids capable and independent. Genelia also revealed her struggle with a shift in diet, especially as someone used to a non-vegetarian lifestyle. This led her and Riteish to create Imagine, a sustainable food option for flexitarians—those who consume meat occasionally but prefer sustainable alternatives. The initiative also addresses the limited protein options available for vegetarians.
