Riteish Deshmukh who has made a name for himself in Bollywood celebrates his birthday on December 17. Hailing from a Marathi family, Riteish did his schooling in Mumbai and has studied architecture. (All photos/mid-day archives and Instagram)

Riteish Deshmukh is the son of former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, the late Vilasrao Deshmukh. Riteish's older brother Amit and younger sibling Dheeraj are both politicians.

Riteish Deshmukh is quite close to his family and still deeply remembers his late father Vilasrao Deshmukh and ensures he includes his portrait while taking family photos.

Riteish Deshmukh made his Bollywood debut in 2003 with Tujhe Meri Kasam. Future wife Genelia D'Souza co-debuted with Riteish in the film.

Riteish Deshmukh and wife Genelia D'Souza have also starred together in Masti and Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya and their on-screen chemistry was quite popular with viewers.

Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza tied the knot on February 3, 2012, after a long courtship.

Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia are considered a perfect couple and both have been quite open with their displays of affection on social media.

Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia became proud parents to son Riaan on November 24, 2014.

Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza welcomed their second son Rahyl on June 1, 2016.

Riteish Deshmukh's love for wife Genelia D'Souza has grown over the years and these pictures are proof.

Riteish Deshmukh is a very family person. He is quite close to his mom Vaishali Deshmukh and constantly spends time with her, wife Genelia, sons Riaan and Rahyl.

Riteish Deshmukh launched a production house a few years ago titled 'Mumbai Film Company' and produced some Marathi films under this banner, the most popular of which is Balak Palak.

Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza were seen together on screen in the 2014 Marathi hit Lai Bhari. Genelia made a special appearance in a song from the film.

Riteish Deshmukh also spends a lot of quality time with his sons and often takes them on short vacations.

Riteish Deshmukh was last seen in Marjaavaan. After a spate of comic turns, the actor was seen as the villain in Marjaavaan, which also starred Sidharth Malhotra. He played a vertically-challenged antagonist in the film.

Here's wishing a very happy birthday to Riteish Deshmukh!