Introduction
Ritesh Sidhwani (born 1973) is a Bollywood film producer, who founded a film production house under the banner of Excel Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. Along with long-time friend Farhan Akhtar, he brought to the audience Dil Chahta Hai, his first film under his banner.
Early life
Ritesh Sidhwani was born in a Sindhi family in Mumbai, where he received his education. His father is Chandan Tootaram Sidhwani.
Career
He started his career in his family's business, Marlex Appliances and started his film production company, Excel Entertainment, with his close friend, Farhan Akhtar, their first film, Dil Chahta Hai was released in 2001.
Personal life
He has 2 siblings Sandeep Sidhwani and Nisha Sidhwani, Sandeep owns an Event Management firm and Nisha was the owner of an IT company SEEinfobiz. Ritesh is younger amongst them. He is married to Dolly Sidhwani, and the couple have two sons
Filmography
Producer
| Year | Film | Producer |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Dil Chahta Hai | Yes |
| 2004 | Lakshya | Yes |
| 2006 | Don: The Chase Begins Again | Yes |
| 2007 | Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. | Yes |
| 2008 | Rock On!! | Yes |
| 2009 | Luck By Chance | Yes |
| 2010 | Karthik Calling Karthik | Yes |
| 2011 | Game | Yes |
| 2011 | Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara | Yes |
| 2011 | Don 2 | Yes |
| 2012 | Talaash | Yes |
| 2013 | Fukrey | Yes |
| 2015 | Dil Dhadakne Do | Yes |
| 2016 | Baar Baar Dekho | Yes |
| 2016 | Rock On 2 | Yes |
| 2017 | Raees | Yes |
Creative Director
| Year | Film | Creative Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Don: The Chase Begins Again | Yes |
Awards
| Year | Film | Awards | Category |
| 2002 | Dil Chahta Hai | 49th National Film Awards | Best Feature Film in Hindi |
| 47th Filmfare Awards | Critics Award for Best Movie | ||
| 2009 | Rock On!! | 55th National Film Awards | Best Feature Film in Hindi |
| 2011 | Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara | Indian Television Academy Awards | ITA Scroll of entertainment |
| 2012 | 7th NDTV Indian of the Year Awards | NDTV Entertainer of the Year | |
| 57th Filmfare Awards | Best Film | ||
| Critics Award for Best Movie | |||
| Screen Awards | Best Film | ||
| Apsara Awards | Best Film | ||
| Zee Cine Awards | Best Film | ||
| 13th IIFA Awards | Best Movie |