Riteish Deshmukh’s birthday note for Genelia has fans smiling

Riteish Deshmukh marked wife Genelia Deshmukh's birthday with a message that was equal parts loving and hilarious.

Riteish Deshmukh marked wife Genelia Deshmukh’s birthday with a message that was equal parts loving and hilarious. It proved the couple’s chemistry has not dimmed one bit over the years.

Genelia turned 39 on August 5. Riteish took to Instagram to celebrate her with a carousel of cherished family photos featuring the couple and their two sons. Alongside the pictures, he shared a note that mixed humour with heartfelt affection.

“My dearest Baiko, I was going through all the memories we have shared, curated, and created,” he wrote. “I realized that I am the only one ageing, you seem completely frozen in time.” He added with a laugh, “But then again, I guess you are truly blessed with a good husband.”

He wrapped up the tribute on a warmer note. He called Genelia the glue that holds their family together, praising her as a devoted mother, daughter and sister, and ended with a simple “I love you.”

Riteish and Genelia’s love story goes back to 2003. They first met on the sets of their debut film Tujhe Meri Kasam. Sparks flew on set, though the two kept their relationship private for years while their careers took off. They dated for a decade before finally getting married on February 3, 2012. The ceremony blended Marathi and Maharashtrian traditions. The couple went on to share the screen again in Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya, delighting fans who had followed their real-life romance from the start.

They are now proud parents to sons Riaan and Rahyl. They often give fans glimpses into their close-knit family life on social media, from birthday tributes to candid vacation snaps. Genelia has largely stepped back from acting in recent years to focus on her entrepreneurial ventures. Riteish has stayed busy across films, Marathi cinema production and television. He most recently made headlines for his hosting duties on a reality show.

Despite their packed schedules, the two continue to make time to celebrate each other publicly. Fans say it keeps their marriage feeling as fresh as it did when they first met on set over two decades ago.

Fans quickly flooded the comments section with birthday wishes for Genelia. They also praised Riteish’s playful yet touching gesture, calling the couple one of Bollywood’s most enduring pairs.