# Ritesh Sidhwani

Ritesh Sidhwani (born 1973) is an Indian film producer. He is the co-founder of Excel Entertainment along with Farhan Akhtar. His first film as a producer, Dil Chahta Hai, won the National Award in 2001. Through his vision, Excel Entertainment now is one of the first major Indian production companies in the over-the-top (OTT) content space.
Their first show Inside Edge (2017) was nominated for Best Drama series at 46th International Emmy Awards, followed by Mirzapur (2018) and Made in Heaven (2019).
His filmography covers a range of genres. Dil Dhadakne Do, Gully Boy, Don & Fukrey to name a few.
Sidhwani expanded Excel Entertainment's reach by establishing an exclusive division, Excel Media & Entertainment for web shows.
Their series Dahaad competed at the Berlinale International Film Festival, while Bambai Meri Jaan made history as the first Indian OTT series to premiere internationally in London.

## Early life

Ritesh Sidhwani was born in a Sindhi family in Mumbai, where he received his education. His father is Chandan Tootaram Sidhwani and mother is late Leelu Sidhwani.

## Personal life

He is married to Dolly Sidhwani, and the couple have two sons.

## Filmography
### Films

| Year | Film | Producer | Creative director | Film distributor |
| 2001 | Dil Chahta Hai | Yes | Yes | |
| 2004 | Lakshya | Yes | Yes | |
| 2006 | Don: The Chase Begins Again | Yes | Yes | |
| 2007 | Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. | Yes | Yes | |
| 2007 | Positive (Short Film) | Yes | Yes | |
| 2008 | Rock On!! | Yes | Yes | |
| 2009 | Luck By Chance | Yes | Yes | |
| 2010 | Karthik Calling Karthik | Yes | Yes | |
| 2011 | Game | Yes | Yes | |
| 2011 | Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara | Yes | Yes | |
| 2011 | Don 2 | Yes | Yes | |
| 2012 | Talaash | Yes | Yes | |
| 2013 | Fukrey | Yes | Yes | |
| 2015 | Dil Dhadakne Do | Yes | Yes | |
| 2015 | Bangistan | Yes | Yes | |
| 2016 | Baar Baar Dekho | Yes | Yes | |
| 2016 | Rock On 2 | Yes | Yes | |
| 2017 | Raees | Yes | Yes | |
| 2017 | Fukrey Returns | Yes | Yes | |
| 2018 | 3 Storeys | Yes | Yes | |
| 2018 | Gold | Yes | Yes | |
| 2018 | K.G.F: Chapter 1 | | | Yes |
| 2019 | Gully Boy | Yes | Yes | |
| 2019 | Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy | | | Yes |
| 2021 | Hello Charlie | Yes | | |
| 2021 | Toofan | Yes | | |
| 2022 | Sharmaji Namkeen | Yes | | |
| 2022 | K.G.F: Chapter 2 | | | Yes |
| 2022 | Phone Bhoot | Yes | | |
| 2023 | Friday Night Plan | Yes | | |
| 2023 | Fukrey 3 | Yes | | |
| 2023 | Kho Gaye Hum Kahan | Yes | | |
| 2024 | Madgaon Express | Yes | | |
| 2024 | Boong | Yes | | |
| 2024 | Yudhra | Yes | | |
| 2024 | Agni | Yes | | |
| TBD | Ground Zero † | Yes | | |
| TBD | Jee Le Zaraa † | Yes | | |

### Web series

| Year | Film | Producer | Creative director | Executive producer |
| 2017 | Inside Edge | Yes | | Yes |
| 2018 | Mirzapur | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2019 | Made In Heaven | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2019 | Inside Edge 2 | Yes | | Yes |
| 2020 | Mirzapur 2 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2021 | Inside Edge 3 | Yes | | Yes |
| 2022 | Eternally Confused and Eager for Love | Yes | | Yes |
| 2023 | Dahaad | Yes | | Yes |
| 2023 | Bambai Meri Jaan | Yes | | Yes |
| 2023 | Made In Heaven 2 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2024 | Mirzapur 3† | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TBA | Dabba Cartel | Yes | | Yes |
| TBA | Andhera | Yes | | Yes |

## Awards

| Year | Film | Awards | Category |
| 2002 | Dil Chahta Hai | 49th National Film Awards | Best Feature Film in Hindi |
| 2002 | Dil Chahta Hai | 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 | Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara | 7th NDTV Indian of the Year Awards | NDTV Entertainer of the Year |
| 2012 | Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara | 57th Filmfare Awards | Best Film |
| 2012 | Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara | 57th Filmfare Awards | Critics Award for Best Movie |
| 2012 | Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara | Screen Awards | Best Film |
| 2012 | Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara | Apsara Awards | Best Film |
| 2012 | Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara | Zee Cine Awards | Best Film |
| 2012 | Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara | 13th IIFA Awards | Best Movie |
| 2019 | Gully Boy | Screen Awards | Best Film |
| 2019 | Gully Boy | Filmfare Awards | Best Film |
| 2019 | Gully Boy | Zee Cine Awards | Best Film |
| 2019 | Gully Boy | Indian Film Festival of Melbourne | Best Film |
| 2019 | Gully Boy | Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival | NETPAC Award for Best Asian Film |
| 2019 | Mirzapur | iReel Awards | Best Drama Series |