Bollywood actor Riteish Deshmukh is mourning the loss of his longtime manager, Rajkumar Tiwari, who passed away on Wednesday. Deshmukh shared the news on social media, expressing his profound sadness and describing Tiwari as a guide, elder brother, and family member.

In a heartfelt tribute, Deshmukh wrote, "Deeply saddened and terribly heartbroken to know that Rajkumar Tiwariji is no more". He fondly remembered Tiwari's unwavering support, stating, "He was my guide, my elder brother, my family. He managed my work since my debut. Stood by me during my tough times". The actor also extended his condolences to Tiwari's family, including his sons Siddharth and Sujit, saying, "I will forever miss you Tiwari ji".

Rajkumar Tiwari was more than just a manager to Riteish Deshmukh; he was a constant presence and a pillar of support throughout the actor's career. Tiwari had been with Deshmukh since his Bollywood debut in 2003 with the film Tujhe Meri Kasam. Their bond extended beyond professional commitments, with Deshmukh considering Tiwari an integral part of his family.

Tiwari had a long history in the Bollywood industry, having spent a significant part of his career working with several legends like Vinod Khanna and Feroz Khan. Deshmukh had previously shared a photo of Tiwari with Khanna and Khan, captioning it, "My manager (my pillar) Mr Raajkumar Tiwari with the two rockstars of our industry".

Riteish Deshmukh has received an outpouring of support and condolences from fans and colleagues alike. Throughout his career, Deshmukh has been known for his comic timing, starring in several successful comedy films such as Masti (2004), Kyaa Kool Hai Hum (2005), Heyy Babyy (2007), and the Housefull series. He has also received praise for his performances in serious roles in films like Ek Villain (2014) and Raid 2 (2025). In addition to his work in Hindi cinema, Deshmukh has also made contributions to Marathi cinema as an actor, producer, and director. His directorial debut, Ved (2022), became one of the highest-grossing Marathi films of all time.