‘Flop Actor Hai’ Housefull 5 Star Riteish Deshmukh CRITICISED For Rudely Refusing Selfie At Sitaare Zameen Par Premiere Event

Riteish Deshmukh is facing heat online after a video showed him turning down a young fan’s selfie request. Known for his fun personality and sweet bond with wife Genelia D’Souza, the actor’s sudden shift in behaviour has left fans shocked.

The incident took place at the premiere of Sitaare Zameen Par, Genelia’s latest film with Aamir Khan. As the couple made their way through the crowd, a young boy stepped forward with a phone, hoping to get a quick selfie. But Riteish pushed the boy’s hand down and walked away, leaving the fan visibly disappointed.

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Netizens Call Out Riteish Deshmukh For Rude Behaviour

As the clip made its way to Instagram, netizens didn’t hold back. Comments flooded the post with endless criticism. One user wrote, “His face looks like he is crying on the spot.” Another added, “You are nothing without fans.”

A user wrote, “Q jate ho bhai aise logo k pass.”

Another commented, “His face looks like he is crying on the spot.”

A third user said, “You are nothing without fans.”

A fourth user slammed, “That was incredibly rude. Are these your true colours? Your facial expressions and attitude say a lot, and not in a good way. I expected a grown man to show more self-control and maturity. It wouldn't hurt to stay grounded and respectful.”

One more said, "Flop actor hai.”

Many fans expressed their surprise, especially because Riteish and Genelia are usually seen as one of Bollywood’s most grounded and loved couples.

Check out the reactions below!

Riteish And Genelia’s Work Front

Riteish was last seen in Housefull 5, sharing screen space with Akshay Kumar and Abhishek Bachchan. Before that, he featured in Raid 2 alongside Ajay Devgn. Up next, he has Masti 4, Dhamaal 4, and the Marathi film Raja Shivaji on his list.

Meanwhile, Genelia returned to the big screen with Sitaare Zameen Par, which was released this Friday. The film is getting a decent response from audiences, especially for its emotional storyline and her performance with Aamir Khan.

So far, neither Riteish nor Genelia has addressed the viral video.