Riteish Deshmukh: Why He Encourages His Sons to Engage with Paparazzi

While many Bollywood celebrities shield their children from the constant glare of the media, Riteish Deshmukh and his wife, Genelia Deshmukh, have adopted a more relaxed approach. Their sons, Riaan and Rahyl, are often seen interacting with photographers during public outings.

Riteish Deshmukh with his sons, Riaan and Rahyl, posing for the paparazzi

Riteish Deshmukh on Paparazzi Culture and Parenting

In a recent interview with Hindustan Times, Riteish Deshmukh shared his perspective on navigating the paparazzi culture with his children. He explained that his sons are active in sports and spend time outdoors regularly. This naturally leads to them being photographed by the media.

He believes it's essential to teach children how to handle media attention without developing a sense of entitlement.

Teaching Humility Through Interactions

Deshmukh emphasizes the importance of humility in dealing with the paparazzi. He instills in his children that being photographed is an privilege. He advises them to acknowledge the photographers with gratitude. “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 acknowledged that every family is different, stating: “Just because one person does something doesn’t mean others have to do the same. I think parents know what’s best for their children. If people feel they don’t want their kids to be in the media, it should be respected,”

Riteish Deshmukh's Recent Projects

On the professional front, Riteish Deshmukh was last seen in Housefull 5, directed by Tarun Mansukhani. The film featured a star-studded cast including Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, Chunky Panday, Shreyas Talpade, and Johny Lever.