Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia Deshmukh are undoubtedly one of Bollywood’s favourite couples, having been happily married for over ten years. However, their journey didn’t start off all smooth and sweet. In fact, Genelia had quite the negative first impression of Riteish! Despite their eventual happily-ever-after, their initial interactions were far from picture-perfect.
Genelia Deshmukh on avoiding Riteish Deshmukh during their debut film because he was Chief Minister’s son: “Riteish was this rich, very connected brat”
Despite their rocky start, where Genelia didn’t think much of Riteish, their connection grew over time, turning into a deep and lasting bond that would eventually lead to marriage and a beautiful family.
Back in 2003, Genelia and Riteish were both newcomers in the film industry. They met on the sets of their debut film, Tujhe Meri Kasam. At that time, Riteish was already in the spotlight—not only because he was making his Bollywood debut, but also because he was the son of Maharashtra’s then Chief Minister, the late Vilasrao Deshmukh.
Understandably, Genelia had her guard up. “Honestly, I thought that Riteish was this rich, very connected brat, so I shouldn’t look at him and talk to him, so I didn’t,” she revealed in an interview with Bollywood Bubble.
She kept her distance and remained quiet, despite sensing that he was actually being kind. “He was wondering why I am not talking. He was very sweet, so I wanted to talk to him, but I was like, ‘One shouldn’t feel that I am talking to you because you are the Chief Minister’s son and all of that.’”
Genelia gave Riteish a chance, and once they started talking, they never looked back. “But anyway, we started talking, and then we never stopped for the next 18 years,” she said, reflecting on their enduring bond that has lasted ever since.
After dating for several years, Riteish and Genelia tied the knot on February 3, 2012. They had a beautiful wedding ceremony and have been going strong ever since. The couple is now proud parents to two adorable sons, Riaan and Rahyl.
Even after all these years, Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia Deshmukh continue to charm audiences, not only with their strong relationship but also with their work in films. Genelia is all set to appear in Aamir Khan’s upcoming film Sitaare Zameen Par. Riteish, on the other hand, will be making a return to one of his most popular comedy franchises, Housefull 5, alongside Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, and more.
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