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Ritesh Sidhwani
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FromMumbai, India
Known forDil Chahta Hai, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Don, Gully Boy, Fukrey, Raees, Talaash, Madgaon Express
Ritesh Sidhwani is an Indian film producer and the co-founder of Excel Entertainment, one of India’s most influential production studios. Born into a Sindhi family in Mumbai, he established himself as a major player in Hindi cinema and has been instrumental in shaping the industry’s shift toward digital content.
He launched his producing career with Dil Chahta Hai, which secured National Awards in 2001. Through Excel Entertainment, founded with Farhan Akhtar in 1999, Sidhwani has produced a diverse slate of commercially and critically successful films spanning multiple genres, from the slick thriller Don franchise to the irreverent Fukrey comedy series to the grittier Gully Boy.
His track record demonstrates an eye for both mainstream appeal and cultural relevance. In 2026, the Manipuri-language feature Boong, produced under his banner, became the first Indian film to win a BAFTA Award, cementing Excel Entertainment’s status as a production company willing to venture beyond Hindi-language cinema.
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Who is Ritesh Sidhwani?
Ritesh Sidhwani is an Indian film producer and co-founder of excel entertainment from Mumbai, India, known for Dil Chahta Hai, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Don.
Where is Ritesh Sidhwani from?
Ritesh Sidhwani was born in Mumbai, India.
What is Ritesh Sidhwani known for?
Ritesh Sidhwani is best known for Dil Chahta Hai, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Don, Gully Boy, Fukrey, Raees, Talaash, Madgaon Express.
What is the latest news on Ritesh Sidhwani?
The most recent Ritesh Sidhwani update on GaraMasalaFM is "Ritesh Sidhwani spotted at Excel Office in Bandra for Their Film Mirzapur the Movie Releases", published 5 September 2026. Their latest photos and video are on this page.