Bollywood actor Riteish Deshmukh shared the heartbreaking news of his manager Rajkumar Tiwari’s demise on Wednesday. The celebrity assistant had been with the Masti actor since his debut.
His death has left Riteish deeply saddened.
Riteish Deshmukh Mourns Manager’s Demise
Sharing a throwback picture with Tiwari, the actor penned a heartfelt tribute. It read, “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 difficult times.”
Offering condolences to the family, Riteish added, “I will forever miss you Tiwari ji – condolences to the family – his sons Siddharth & Sujit.”
Who Is Rajkumar Tiwari?
Tiwari wasn’t just Riteish’s manager-he spent most of his youth in B-town. Reportedly, he also worked with legends like Vinod Khanna and Feroz Khan.
A few years ago, Riteish had shared a rare photo of Rajkumar with the veteran actors. He captioned it, “My manager ( my pillar) Mr Raajkumar Tiwari with the two rockstars of our industry. #VinodKhanna ji & #FirozKhan Saab.”
About Riteish Deshmukh
Riteish made his Bollywood debut with Tujhe Meri Kasam (2003) and rose to fame with comedy hits like Masti (2004), Kyaa Kool Hai Hum (2005), Heyy Babyy (2007), and the Housefull series. He is especially known for his comic timing but has also played serious roles in films like Ek Villain (2014). Riteish has been a part of successful franchises like Dhamaal, Housefull, and Baaghi 3. He made his Marathi acting debut with Lai Bhaari (2014), which was a blockbuster. As a producer, he’s backed multiple Marathi films under his banner Mumbai Film Company.
Throughout Deshmukh’s journey in the industry, Rajkumar stood by him as a pillar of support and took care of him. Their bond went beyond just professional commitments.