Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia wish son Rahyl on 10th birthday with sweet BTS stills from 'Raja Shivaji': 'Your fan forever - Aai'

Actor Riteish Deshmukh recently marked a memorable occasion as his son Rahyl turned 10. The actor took to social media and shared a heartfelt birthday message for his son. The celebration became even more special as Rahyl recently entered the entertainment world with his acting debut. The young star made his first appearance in the historical film Raja Shivaji . Riteish chose a still from the film while wishing Rahyl on his birthday.

Riteish Deshmukh shares an emotional birthday note

While celebrating his son's birthday, Riteish described Rahyl as a bright and energetic child with a lively personality. He also expressed his wish that Rahyl never loses his innocence and joy as he grows older. Sharing his feelings, Riteish wrote, "Rayo, I love you. You are truly an incredible boy-full of effervescence, charm, and wit. I hope you always carry the child within you, even as you grow older each year. Happy happiest 10th birthday, my son! (sic)" Soon after Riteish uploaded the post, friends and colleagues from the industry also joined in with their wishes. Actress Bhagyashree, who plays Jijabai in Raja Shivaji, shared a sweet comment for Rahyl and added to the celebration online. She wrote, "Happy birthday dear Mowgli 1". The interaction further added warmth to the occasion. Fans also appreciated the close bond shared among the cast members connected to the film. Messages from followers continued to pour in throughout the day.

Genelia Deshmukh pens a touching message for her son

Genelia Deshmukh also celebrated her son's birthday with an emotional note. The actress spoke about the qualities she admires in Rahyl and revealed how his personality inspires her. She explained that she often sees a fearless and cheerful spirit in him. She also described him as someone who spreads happiness around him. Sharing her thoughts, she wrote, "There's something about you Rahyl...As your Aai - I Look at you and I want to be you -Full of life, a strong leader, someone who gives fearlessness a new meaning and someone who brings a smile to everyone you ever interact with Don't change for anything in the world Rahyl Your Fan Forever - Aai,"

Rahyl continues his journey with Raja Shivaji

Apart from the birthday celebration, Rahyl has also been receiving attention for stepping into films through Raja Shivaji. The historical drama marks his acting debut. In the film, Rahyl portrays the younger version of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj , while Riteish plays the central character. The project is written and directed by Riteish Deshmukh and focuses on the life of the Maratha ruler.

The film also features Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan , Vidya Balan and Genelia Deshmukh in important roles.