Updated On: 03 February, 2026 01:21 PM IST | Athulya Nambiar
Actors Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia Deshmukh have a beautiful love story that began on the sets of their first film Tujhe Meri Kasam. Their bond grew stronger with time and now they are not just married but parents to two handsome boys

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Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia Deshmukh got married on February 3, 2012. To mark their 14th anniversary, Genelia shared some happy memories from their wedding ceremonies
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Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia met on the sets of their debut film Tujhe Meri Kasam (2003), where their friendship quietly began
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Their relationship developed gradually over years, with the two remaining close friends long before romance blossomed
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Despite working together in multiple films, the couple kept their relationship largely private for nearly a decade
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While fans were unaware, many within the industry knew about their long-standing relationship
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Genelia has often spoken about Riteish being her emotional anchor during challenging phases of her career
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Riteish has repeatedly credited Genelia for keeping him grounded and optimistic, both personally and professionally
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After nearly nine years of dating, Riteish proposed to Genelia, making their relationship official. The couple tied the knot on February 3, 2012, marking one of Bollywood’s most loved real-life romances
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Their first ceremony followed Maharashtrian customs, reflecting Riteish’s cultural roots
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Despite their celebrity status, the wedding was attended mainly by close family and friends
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Genelia’s bridal appearance was widely praised for its elegance and understated charm
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This was followed by a beautiful Christian wedding ceremony, honouring Genelia’s faith.
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Marriage only strengthened their bond, with the couple often praised for their warmth and mutual respect
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Riteish and Genelia are now parents to two sons, Rahyl and Riaan, and continue to be regarded as one of Bollywood’s most stable and adored couples