The two actors came to know each other during the making of their film Tujhe Meri Kasam (2003) and their love blossomed and it continued for eight years. After dating for eight years, Riteish and Genelia got married on February 3rd, 2013.
Their marriage was conducted both in Maharashtrian and Catholic style. The star couple was blessed by the Bollywood celebrities, political leaders and popular faces from the business world.
After the marriage, Riteish has not confined himself to acting, but has also turned a producer. His first Marathi film Balak Palak as a producer has won him lots of accolades and box office success.