Riteish Deshmukh Reveals His Approach to Paparazzi With His Children: "Getting Clicked Is an Honor"

While many Bollywood stars shield their children from the media, Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza take a different approach with their sons, Riaan and Rahyl. The couple's children are often photographed and seen interacting with the paparazzi.

Riteish Deshmukh with his family.

Riteish Deshmukh on Navigating Paparazzi Culture

In a recent interview, Riteish Deshmukh discussed his perspective on the paparazzi culture and how he guides his children to handle it. He mentioned that his sons are active in sports and frequently outdoors, which naturally leads to them being photographed.

Teaching Humility: Why His Children Greet Paparazzi

Deshmukh emphasizes the importance of humility in dealing with media attention. He tells his sons that being photographed is an honor and encourages them to thank the photographers. He believes this approach teaches them valuable life lessons.

He stated, "The only thing I tell my sons is, ‘Getting clicked is an honour. When the paps ask for pictures, you thank them for clicking and move on."

He also acknowledges that every parent has the right to decide how to raise their children, especially under public scrutiny. He respects the choices of those who prefer to keep their children out of the limelight.

Riteish Deshmukh's Recent Work

Riteish Deshmukh recently appeared in Housefull 5, directed by Tarun Mansukhani, alongside a star-studded cast including Akshay Kumar and Abhishek Bachchan.