Many Bollywood celebrities prefer to keep their children away from the limelight and often request paparazzi not to photograph them in public. However, actors Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia Deshmukh stand apart with their easy-going approach to media attention surrounding their sons, Riaan and Rahyl. The young boys are often seen exchanging greetings with the paparazzi during public appearances.Riteish Deshmukh about paparazzi culture
In a recent conversation with Hindustan Times, Riteish opened up about how he addresses the presence of paparazzi around his children and the attitude he encourages them to maintain. He shared that his children play sports and are out on a daily basis. The paparazzi photograph them when they go out to watch their kids’ matches. He believes that everyone has to learn how to deal with it. “You have to talk to the kids and ensure they don’t feel entitled,” he added.Why his children greet paparazziHe believes that the media culture offers his children an opportunity to learn humility. “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.’”
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He also emphasised that there is no universal rulebook when it comes to parenting under the public gaze. “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 work frontRiteish Deshmukh was last seen in Housefull 5, directed by Tarun Mansukhani. The film also featured Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, Chunky Panday, Shreyas Talpade, and Johny Lever.
