Riteish Deshmukh is currently riding high on the success of Raid 2, which has already minted more than Rs. 174 crore worldwide. Fans can’t stop raving about his dark, gripping portrayal of ‘Manohar Dhankar’, a.k.a ‘Dada Manohar Bhai’, a powerful and corrupt politician with a social worker image. Starring alongside Ajay Devgn and Vaani Kapoor, the actor has once again proved that he’s more than just a comedic genius. Given his versatility in playing diverse roles, fans are calling him an underrated actor who doesn’t seem to get his due for his acting chops. Recently, the actor addressed the same.
Riteish Deshmukh on being called underrated
Riteish Deshmukh has earned significant praise for his dark and villainous roles in various movies and shows. Most recently, his work in Raj Kumar Gupta’s Raid 2 has once again proved his impressive acting prowess. In a candid chat with Instant Bollywood, Riteish was asked whether he feels underrated or hasn’t received his due in the industry. Addressing the same, the Housefull actor shared that he feels like he gets much more than he deserves. In his words:
“I was the guy who thought my first film would be my last film, and I am sitting here, 22 years later and giving this interview. Mujhe meri aukaat se bohot bohot zyada mila hai.”
