Responding to Union Minister Piyush Goyal’s suggestions that late politico Vilasrao Deshmukh had used the 26/ 11 terror attacks in Mumbai as fodder for a film that could feature son Riteish, the actor took to Twitter to state, "Honourable Minister, It is true that I had visited the Taj/Oberoi but untrue that I was there while the 'Shooting and Bombing' was happening as you claimed. It is true that I had accompanied my father but untrue that he was trying to get me a role in a film."

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— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) May 13, 2019

The actor 'Housefull' famed actor also wrote, "He never ever spoke to a director or a producer to cast me in film & I take pride in that. You have every right to question a CM but it is wrong to accuse someone who is not here to defend himself. A bit late, 7 years ago - He would have replied to you. My best wishes with your campaign Sir. Love & regards, Riteish Vilasrao Deshmukh".