How Did Riteish Deshmukh Celebrate Diwali with Genelia D'Souza and Their Sons?
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Key Takeaways
- Family Bonds: Diwali emphasizes the importance of family connections.
- Traditions: Participating in rituals strengthens family ties.
- Heartfelt Gestures: Handwritten letters can be a touching way to express love.
- Work-Life Balance: Celebrating traditions is vital, even amidst work commitments.
- Joy of Festivals: Festivals reflect love, togetherness, and cultural heritage.
Mumbai, Oct 22 (NationPress) - Renowned Bollywood actor Ritesh Deshmukh recently treated his fans to a touching portrayal of his Diwali and Padwa festivities alongside his wife Genelia D'Souza and their two sons, Riaan and Raahyl. The actor shared a heartfelt video and two emotional handwritten notes from his children on social media. In the clip, Ritesh is joyfully seen applying milk, uptan, and oil on his sons as part of the cherished Diwali tradition, transforming it into a delightful bonding experience filled with laughter.
The video also captures the children creating vibrant rangolis, followed by Genelia performing the aarti for her sons as a beautiful family custom. In a sweet twist, Ritesh and the boys later perform Genelia's “aarti,” after which the kids respectfully bow to receive blessings from their mother.
The family of four, Ritesh, Genelia, Riaan, and Raahyl, conclude the video by wishing everyone a joyous Diwali and Padwa. Ritesh captioned the heartfelt post, 'Every year, Diwali is celebrated with family in our village Babhalgaon, Latur. This year, due to my commitment to the shoot of Raja Shivaji, we missed being there. However, we ensured our rituals were not missed – Happy Diwali Padwa!!'
Further adding to the emotional celebrations, Ritesh shared images of handwritten letters from his sons. One letter stated, 'Hi Baba! Happy Diwali! Hope you are enjoying your time on set. We miss you at the Diwali lunch but know that you are doing something you love. I wish for your film's success.' Another letter from his younger son expressed, 'Hi, Baba! I know you are working hard for us. Today is Diwali, but I hope the light reaches you. The Diwali lunch will never be the same without you. Enjoy a great day at the shoot. Love, Rayo Payo.' Ritesh shared these letters with pride, stating, 'Nothing compares to receiving letters from your kids on Diwali.' He added, 'Aur jeene ko kya chahiye. Shooting for Raja Shivaji is special, but receiving letters from my boys makes it everlasting.'
–IANS