•Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D’Souza celebrated Gudi Padwa, calling it a symbol of happiness, positivity, and new beginnings.
•The couple shared their tradition of putting up a Gudi at home and enjoying a typical Maharashtrian thali with various chutneys and puran poli.
•Gudi Padwa also marks new beginnings for their long-awaited dream project, 'Raja Shivaji', directed by Riteish and produced by Genelia.
•Riteish will star as Shivaji Maharaj in the film, which he has nurtured for over a decade, aiming to align with audience emotions.
•The film, featuring music by Ajay-Atul and cinematography by Santosh Sivan, is presented by Jio Studios and Mumbai Film Company, set for a worldwide release on May 1, 2026.
