In an industry where celebrity and paparazzi tensions often make headlines, the actor Riteish Deshmukh it stands out as a rare exception, and it has a human reason for it. The ‘Raja Shivaji’ actor recently opened up about the equation he shares with photographers.Riteish Deshmukh is growing the paparazzi cultureOn ‘The Right Angle’ with Sonal Kalra, Riteish Deshmukh talked about watching paparazzi culture evolve over the course of his career. He said, “I’ve seen the papa culture grow. When we debuted, it wasn’t there; every time we went to an event, we clicked. But we never got clicked when we were leaving a restaurant or going on a flight. From one or two people, now many of them were almost chasing us to click pictures.“Riteish Deshmukh’s refreshing take on the paparazzi goes viralThe actor revealed that his perspective changed significantly after a certain conversation with a photographer who opened his eyes to the financial reality behind the lens.Riteish recalled asking a paparazzo directly about the earnings. “I remember asking a pap, ‘Ek photo ke tumhe kitne milte hain?’ (How much do you earn for a single photo?) He said, “It’s addictive; kisi ne agar exclusive pic liya toh Rs 1,000′ (if someone clicked an exclusive pic, then Rs 1,000),” recalled the actor.That exchange left a lasting impression. Riteish shared, “I realized that if her daily earnings depend on pictures, and if I am able to contribute, then I will. So far, I have never refused a papa picture. Wherever they have come, I have humbly respected them, and so have they. They have also given a respect, Genelia, which I and the kids appreciate.”Deshmukh family relationship with paparazziHotness is not limited to Riteish Deshmukh alone. His wife, an actress Genelia Deshmukhand their children, Riaan and Rahyl, are equally known for greeting photographers with crossed arms and patiently posing for pictures.‘Raja Shivaji’ hitOn the professional front, Riteish Deshmukh is riding high on the success of ‘Raja Shivaji’, a film directed, written and acted by him. The film has earned 70 million euros at the box office. It was released in theaters on May 1, 2026.
