Riteish, Genelia clock 13 years in filmdom (Movie Snippets)

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Last Updated : Jan 04 2016 | 2:13 PM IST

Actors and real life couple Riteish and Genelia Deshmukh have completed 13 years of their journey in the Hindi film fraternity.

Sharing the news with his well-wishers, the "Housefull" actor took to his Twitter to share a poster of his debut film, which released in 2003.

"Today: 13 Years of 'Tujhe Meri Kasam' - 13 years of @geneliad and me being part of this glorious family #IndianFilmIndusty," Riteish tweeted on Sunday.

The duo have worked together in films like "Masti" and "Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya", "Tujhe Meri Kasam".

The "Ek Villain" actor in 2013, made his debut as an film producer with the Marathi movie "Balak Palak", which was directed by Ravi Jadhav.

In 2014 he made his acting debut in Marathi cinema with the action film "Lai Bhaari", which was produced by his wife.

Riteish and Genelia, who tied the knot in 2012, welcomed their first child, a son named Riaan, in 25 November 2014.

Genelia, who also made her debut in 2003, later established herself in Telugu cinema by featuring in films in the language.

In 2004, the actress appeared in her second Bollywood movie, "Masti", in which she co-starred with Riteish again.

"Never thought that my first photo shoot would eventually be my wedding album. #Serendipity #TujheMeriKasam," Genelia tweeted.

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Sushant Singh Rajput quits smoking

Actor Sushant Singh Rajput has quit smoking in the New Year!

He says he can "no longer can be friends" with cigarettes, which he once called his "best friend".

"I thought you were my best, coolest friend and I wanted you all the time, but the payback you ask for is immense and we can no longer be friends. #quitsmoking"," Sushant tweeted.

Meanwhile, he's gearing up for the upcoming film "M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story", in which he will essay India's World Cup-winning captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni. The Neeraj Pandey directorial will hit the screens on September 2.

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Hrithik takes an auto ride with sons

Actor Hrithik Roshan ditched his expensive luxury cars to take his two sons Hrehaan and Hridhaan Roshan on an auto-rickshaw ride.

Along with a photograph from their auto ride, the "Bang Bang!" star wrote on Twitter: "Took an auto home. What was normal pocket money travel for daddy becomes an adventure trip for us boys. Lovely."

Hrithik, who has the two children with his former wife Sussanne Khan, is often seen spending quality time with his sons.

The "Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai " actor is currently shooting for Ashutosh Gowariker's upcoming epic adventure-romance film "Mohenjo Daro".

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Ajay used over 2000 toys for one scene in 'Shivaay'

Ajay Devgn is said to have put to use over 2000 custom-made stuff toys for a particular scene in his directorial "Shivaay".

Abigail Eames, who is making her Bollywood debut, plays Ajay's daughter in the film. So, it is to ensure that her room looks extremely pretty, Ajay got these toys.

"Ajay is putting renowned expertise and his entire heart and soul into making this movie as he plans every detail to the T. Hence, recently when we had to shoot in the girl's room (Abigail), he called for more than 2000 custom-made stuff toys so that the room looks extravagant," said a source close from the film's production team.

"Shivaay" is Ajay's second venture as a director, after his 2008 movie "U Me Aur Hum".

Sayesha Saigal, who is the grand niece of legendary actor Dilip Kumar and Saira Banu, has been roped in to play the female lead in the film, which will hit the screens on Diwali this year.

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First Published: Jan 04 2016 | 2:02 PM IST

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