Riteish: Genelia and I are good friends!

Riteish Deshmukh is an actor who has a mixed fan following: some people like him because of his comic timing, and some hate him because of his overacting. Anyway, Riteish has so far managed to attract some directors who believe that brainless comedy films actually work.

In the Hindi film industry, it's not only your films which talk about you, but also your affairs. Ritesh Deshmukh is a lucky fellow in this regard. Usually, actors are linked with actresses, but he is an extraordinary case who was even linked with Sajid Khan, apart from women like Genelia D'Souza and Jacqueline Fernandes. We heard that he would be tying the knot with Genelia soon. He clears the air about his films and friendships.

Genelia
All the stories about Genelia and me are rumours, and we are good friends. Genelia and I go back a long way, as we made their debuts together in Tujhe Meri Kasam and then, starred together in Masti. She is my first co-star, and will always be special.

Rumours
I think I become good friends with my co-stars, and that's what brings about gossip. When I was working with Jacqueline during Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai, she was new in town, and I was helping her settle. One day, I read in some tabloid that we are, supposedly, dating. Genelia and I started our career together, and we have been friends for the last nine years. In this industry, two good friends can never be good friends, and they are always paired together by others. I don't take such rumours seriously; it's better to ignore them. This happens with every star, and I don't care.

New film
Genelia and I are working in a film which will be produced by Tips. It's a romantic comedy, directed by newbie Mandeep Kumar. After Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai, it will be my next solo film, and I am quite excited about it. We will start the film by the end of July, and will release it by December. We will start shooting in Punjab, and travel all over the North. The film's title has not yet been decided on, but I am excited to work in the film, as I will be doing a rom-com after a long time.

Housefull 2
It was a pleasure being a part of Housefull, and now, I am also a part of Housefull 2. It's a totally entertaining film with a new story and more dhamakas in it. Sajid is one of the best comedy directors; he knows how to make the audience laugh. This year, we have new girls in the film, and it was fun working with all of them. It's fun having Sajid, Akshay, and John around.

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