Riteish Deshmukh Reveals His Parenting Philosophy on Paparazzi: "Getting Clicked is an Honor" for My Kids

While many Bollywood stars shield their children from the media, Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza have adopted a different approach. Their sons, Riaan and Rahyl, are often photographed and filmed, and the couple has encouraged them to interact respectfully with the paparazzi.

Riteish Deshmukh and his sons are seen here greeting photographers with smiles.

Embracing the Paparazzi Culture

In a recent interview, Riteish Deshmukh discussed his views on the paparazzi culture and how he prepares his children to navigate it. He mentioned that his sons are active in sports and are frequently photographed while attending their games. He believes it's crucial for them to learn how to handle the attention gracefully.

Teaching Humility

Deshmukh emphasizes the importance of humility in dealing with the paparazzi. He instructs his children to acknowledge the photographers and be thankful for their attention. "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 stated.

He also acknowledged that every family has the right to make their own choices when it comes to their children and media exposure. "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,” he stated.

Riteish Deshmukh's Recent Projects

On the professional front, Riteish Deshmukh was recently seen in Housefull 5, directed by Tarun Mansukhani, alongside a star-studded cast including Akshay Kumar and Abhishek Bachchan.