Tag: Genelia Deshmukh

Entertainment

Genelia Deshmukh’s Heartfelt Birthday Note for Ritesh Deshmukh Is Pure Love Goals

Tanisha Cardozo

Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral Entertainment Desk

Actor Genelia Deshmukh touched hearts across social media as she shared a deeply emotional birthday message for her husband, actor Ritesh Deshmukh. The note, filled with love, admiration and gratitude, offered fans a glimpse into the couple’s enduring bond and the warmth that defines their relationship.

In her message, Genelia reflected on how people often wonder how the two remain inseparable and happy even after all these years, before revealing that the secret lies entirely in Ritesh. She described him as love and grace, someone who makes her laugh, wipes away her tears and ensures that everyone around him feels valued and seen. Calling him a man with a heart of gold, Genelia expressed how fortunate she feels to experience his kindness and companionship every moment of the day.

She went on to say that she would celebrate him every day, every minute and every second, calling him her heartbeat and entrusting him with her heart. The message resonated deeply with fans, who flooded the post with love and admiration for the couple’s genuine affection.

Ritesh Deshmukh responded with equal warmth, expressing his love for Genelia and calling himself truly blessed to have her in his life, saying she is his heart. The exchange once again reaffirmed why Genelia and Ritesh continue to be one of Bollywood’s most cherished couples, admired not just for their stardom, but for the authenticity and love they share.

Films

Aamir Khan Reveals Sitaare Zameen Par Cost ₹122 Crore, Partner Backed Out After OTT Rejection

Tanisha Cardozo

Bollywood icon Aamir Khan has never shied away from taking risks—and his latest move with Sitaare Zameen Par proves just that.

In a revealing conversation with entertainment journalist Matthew Belloni on The Town podcast, Aamir disclosed previously unknown financial and strategic details about the making and release of his film. The most striking revelation? Sitaare Zameen Par cost him between ₹122 crore and ₹133 crore after his production partner exited the project over creative differences.

A Bold Rejection of OTT

According to Aamir, the fallout stemmed from his decision to decline a ₹120 crore offer from Prime Video. The offer, according to trade analyst Komal Nahta, would’ve more than covered production costs. But Aamir was committed to experimenting with an alternative release model: a traditional theatrical run followed by a YouTube pay-per-view release priced at ₹100.

Aamir explained, “They didn’t like me turning down money, so they preferred that I buy them out… So the film has actually cost me about $14 million (₹122 crore).”

Worldwide Reception & Revenue

Despite initial skepticism, the film has performed impressively. Industry tracker Sacnilk reports that Sitaare Zameen Par has grossed ₹276 crore worldwide, and YouTube is now backing the release with its own marketing push. Aamir emphasized that YouTube’s support includes a dedicated marketing budget, separate from the theatrical campaign.

Aamir hinted that his revenue split with YouTube is better than the conventional 50-50 with theatres, though he didn’t reveal exact numbers.

Opening Doors for Indie Cinema

Aamir sees this as more than a personal risk—it’s a potential game-changer for Indian indie filmmakers. “This creates an opportunity for smaller films that struggle to find space in theatres. Now they can consider digital-first models with serious monetization.”

The Cast & Crew

Directed by RS Prasanna, the film stars Aamir Khan, Genelia Deshmukh, and ten debutantes: Aroush Datta, Gopi Krishna Varma, Samvit Desai, Vedant Sharma, Ayush Bhansali, Ashish Pendse, Rishi Shahani, Rishabh Jain, Naman Mishra, and Simran Mangeshkar.

The music is composed by Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy with lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya.

What’s Next?

Aamir’s gamble is still unfolding. While he hasn’t made a profit yet, the performance of the YouTube release will determine whether this pay-per-view route can disrupt traditional OTT dominance. Whether it becomes a blueprint or a cautionary tale remains to be seen—but it’s undoubtedly bold.