From Friends – Best Friends – Life Partners : Riteish Deshmukh & Genelia D’Souza Fell In Love & How!

First Child!

In 2014 they were blessed with a baby boy on 25th November. The couple named their child Riaan Deshmukh.Now the second baby is on its way!

The Wedding!

The lovely couple then finally made it official and tied the knot on February 3, 2012. In a true Marathi marriage tradition and in a Roman Catholic ceremony.

The Special bond!

Not Yet, they knew there was something special between them. But they never declared it in a big way. They gradually got to know each other and dated for 9 long years. The beauty of this relationship is that they were so used to each other as friends, that till now they do not know when love 'officially' happened and who proposed to whom?

Hanging Out Together!

Soon they turned into best friends with hanging around together after the shooting was over. However when Riteish packed his bags and came back to Bombay he realized he missed Genelia's company way too much. Genelia on the other hand too missed his presence and the time they spent together. Love Realization?

The Friendship!

They shared a great bond together and kept spending time with each other on the sets.Not many people are aware that Riteish Deshmukh is also a professional architect and the duo use to discuss about architecture and Genelia use to share updates about her college and exams with him. Now that is really cute!

Tujhe Meri Kasam

During the filming of Tujhe Meri Kasam, Riteish got extremely fond Genelia's mother. As time paased by Genelia understood the real personality of Riteish, which was far away from being arrogant.He was infact very down to earth and spoke to people with immense respect. And their friendship began!

The First time They Met!

Back in 2002, A 16 year old Genelia D'Souza came to Hyderabad with her mother for a test shot for 'Tujhe Meri Kasam'. The first time Riteish Deshmukh met her at the airport, he was his usual self (sober & sweet!) went on to meet her mother first and then shaking hands with genelia. She thought he would be arrogant a spoilt brat and a typical politican's (Late-Shri Vilasrao Deshmukh) son and looked in the opposite direction, completely ignoring him.