'Sitaare Zameen Par' actor Genelia D'Souza performs Vat Savitri Puja; expresses love for Riteish Deshmukh
Apart from her acting career, Genelia D'Souza is known for being a loving wife to actor
Riteish Deshmukh
. On Tuesday, she observed the sacred Vat Purnima festival by conducting a traditional puja at home.
She shared a heartfelt video on Instagram, capturing her sincere prayers and devotion for Riteish's health and longevity.
Traditional Rituals and Heartfelt Message
Genelia embraced the traditional spirit, looking radiant in a beautiful white and yellow anarkali suit. As part of the festival rituals, she was seen tying sacred threads around a banyan tree. Posting the video on Instagram, she affectionately wrote, 'Dearest Navra, I love you – Busss," and tagged her husband, Riteish.
Watch the video here:
Riteish's Emotional Response
Deeply touched by Genelia's sweet gesture, Riteish shared the video again on Instagram along with a heartfelt message. He expressed, 'Dearest Baiko, Genelia – am truly blessed to have you in my life. You are my anchor, my force, the wind beneath my wings, my life – I love you."
A Love Story That Began on Screen
Genelia and Riteish's love story began on the set of 'Tujhe Meri Kasam' in 2003, where they first met.
Their friendship blossomed into love, and after several years of dating, they got married in 2012. Today, the couple happily raise their two sons, Riaan and Rahyl.
Upcoming Projects
On the work front, Genelia is all set to star in the much-anticipated film 'Sitaare Zameen Par', featuring Aamir Khan in the lead role. Directed by RS Prasanna, this sports drama has been generating a lot of excitement online and is slated for release on June 20. The movie also introduces ten fresh faces, including Aroush Datta and
Gopi Krishna
Varma.
Meanwhile, Riteish has been receiving widespread appreciation for his latest film 'Housefull 5'. His next venture, 'Raja Shivaji', features an ensemble cast including Sanjay Dutt,
Abhishek Bachchan
,
Mahesh Manjrekar
, and others. The much-awaited movie is expected to hit theaters in 2026.
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