They are loved for their pairing both on- and off-screen; and they are looked up to as one of the most picture-perfect couples in Bollywood. And now, they are also the proud parents of a baby boy. We are talking about Bollywood's sweetest couple- Genelia and Riteish Deshmukh. On November 25, Riteish wrote on his Twitter profile, “It's a BBBOOOOYYYYYY!!!!!!!!” And, this was enough for the couple's friends and fans to send in their love and wishes.
It was earlier this year, while Riteish was promoting his film Lai Bhaari, he officially announced the good news of Genelia’s pregnancy. Riteish in an interview candidly confessed, “Yes, Genelia is pregnant, and we are looking forward to the baby and are very excited about it." (Read more on Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'souza to be Called Mom and Dad Soon)
[UPDATED] Riteish Deshmukh has posted this beautiful picture on his Facebook profile, of his son Riaan and his wife Genelia. Riteish emotionally expressed his feelings with three words "Riaan completes Us" along with the picture. This family picture is loaded with cuteness. Don't you agree?
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Riteish also posted another picture with his son Riaan on his father's 70th Birth Anniversary, and wrote, "On my Father's #70thBirthAnniversary Riaan turns 6 months old."
Here is another exclusive photo of Riteish, Genelia and Riaan on Vilasrao Deshmukh's 70th Birth Anniversary.
The couple first met when they came together for their debut film, Tujhe Meri Kasam, in 2002. They went on to become best friends, fall in love, and eventually, became an inseparable couple. The two have been one of the rare Bollywood couples, to have shared the longest courtship period, devoid of any controversies. They got married in 2012.
Want to know more about this adorable couple's love story? Well, then you must read: An Eternal Love Story- Riteish and Genelia Deshmukh
According to the industry sources, Genelia was admitted to the Breach Candy hospital, Mumbai, for the birth of her first child. She was accompanied by Riteish, who it seemed had no intentions of leaving his wife’s side at such a beautiful and crucial time.
The couple was last spotted together at Salman Khan’s sister, Arpita Khan and Aayush Sharma’s wedding reception that was held in Mumbai on November 21. At the reception, the adorable couple even posed for some candid pictures for the media, where Riteish even held Genelia’s baby bump.
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As soon as Riteish posted the news of becoming a father, his friends from Bollywood also extended their happy wishes to the adorable couple. Here is what some of them had to say:
Karan Johar: “And humongous congratulations to @Riteishd and @geneliad on being proud parents to a baby boy!!!!! Love you lots!!!!!”
Abhishek Bachchan: “Congratulations @Riteishd and @geneliad on the arrival of the greatest gift ever. Welcome to the parents club!!”
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Nikhil Dwivedi: “@Riteishd congratulations buddy. What super news n he shares his b'day with me!”
Lara Dutta: “Heartiest congratulations to my dearest @Riteishd and new mama @geneliad!! Welcome to the best time in ur life!!!”
Bipasha Basu: “@Riteishd and @geneliad! Woohoo! Daddy n mommy! Congrats! Lil baby boy! Wow!”
Want to know why we keep calling Riteish, one of the most doting husbands of Bollywood? Well, just read: Lessons for Men from the 5 Most Loving Celebrity Husbands of Bollywood
Riteish and Genelia are no doubt, one of the most loved couples of Bollywood. This beautiful jodi has even made their mark on BollywoodShaadis.com time and again because of their love and devotion for each other, which is just so infectious and inspiring. Everything from their love story to their wedding (Read Here) is just as adorable as a true-to-heart romantic Bollywood film.
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And on December 6, Riteish and Genelia named their son Riaan Riteish Deshmukh, at a private 'Barsa' (naming) ceremony in Mumbai. While it was Genelia who announced this on Twitter, the excited father Riteish shared their son's first picture, though partially.
So, take a look at the youngest Dekhmukh.
Riteish Deshmukh is certainly one of the most loved actors not only for his acting skills, but also the way he openly express his love for his family. And, now, one of the most doting husbands of Bollywood is also an excited father, and we are sure he will excel in this role as well. We at BollywoodShaadis.com would love to congratulate the lovely couple, and would also wish them the best from our hearts!
