Riteish Deshmukh’s Reality Check: Genelia D’Souza Deshmukh’s Fandom Shines In South India

Once, Riteish Deshmukh shared an incident that humbled him and highlighted the popularity of his wife, Genelia D’Souza Deshmukh, in comparison to him.

Background

Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia Deshmukh (formerly D’Souza) have been a beloved couple for many years. They gained recognition after starring together in their debut film, “Tujhe Meri Kasam,” released in 2003. The couple tied the knot on 3rd February 2012, following Marathi marriage traditions, with a Hindu wedding ceremony and a Christian wedding the following day. They are proud parents of two sons, Riaan (8) and Rahyl (7).

The Incident

Riteish, a well-known Bollywood actor, shared a candid incident that revealed the extent of Genelia’s fan following compared to his own. During an episode of The Kapil Sharma Show, Riteish recalled an experience involving South Indian cricketers, which shed light on his wife’s immense popularity. He mentioned their participation in the Celebrity Cricket League, where different regional film industries had their teams, including Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, and Hindi.

The Reality Check

While Riteish was in Bangalore, he encountered a South Indian cricket team in an elevator. As he was about to enter the lift, two individuals carrying bags referred to him as “Genelia’s husband.” This caught Riteish off guard and slightly hurt his ego. In response, he humorously introduced himself as “Genelia’s husband in Maharashtra” and expected them to acknowledge his own stardom. However, they replied by saying, “Sir, you’re Riteish’s wife in 1 state. You’re Genelia’s husband in Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu.”

Fan Reactions

The incident video, shared on Instagram, garnered attention from fans who resonated with the South Indian cricket team’s perspective. Many commented that they primarily associate Riteish with being Genelia’s husband. Some praised Riteish for accepting the situation gracefully, while others highlighted Genelia’s immense popularity as a top heroine in South India. One fan humorously joked that in Maharashtra, Riteish is known as Vilasrao Deshmukh’s son, referring to his father’s political background.

Genelia’s Fandom vs. Riteish’s Fandom

The incident prompted a discussion about the disparity in Genelia and Riteish’s fandom. Readers are invited to share their thoughts on Genelia D’Souza Deshmukh’s popularity compared to Riteish Deshmukh’s in the comments section.

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