Riteish Deshmukh pens heartfelt note for son Rahyl’s 10th birthday; shares stunning glimpse from Raja Shivaji

Bollywood’s favorite family man, Riteish Deshmukh, has once again melted hearts on social media. The actor-director took to Instagram to pen an emotional, deeply moving birthday wish for his younger son, Rahyl (affectionately nicknamed Rayo), who celebrates his milestone 10th birthday today, June 1.

Accompanied by a breathtaking, sun-drenched silhouette photograph, Riteish expressed his immense love for his boy, writing: “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!”

The stunning picture captures a beautifully tender father-son moment framed within an ancient stone archway. Both are dressed in majestic, traditional period attire. Fans instantly recognized the aesthetic from Riteish’s massive historical epic, Raja Shivaji, which hit theaters in May 2026.

A Double Celebration for the Deshmukh Clan

This 10th birthday holds extra special significance for the family. Rahyl recently made his grand acting debut in his father’s directorial project, playing the definitive role of a young Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The cinematic silhouette shared by Riteish beautifully mirrors the creative journey the father and son just shared on the silver screen.

Industry Pours in Love

The comment section quickly turned into a star-studded celebration, with Bollywood and Marathi cinema elites showering the young actor with love:

Veteran actress Bhagyashree fondly commented, “Happy birthday dear Mowgli 1”.

Close family friend Mushtaq Shiekh wrote, “Rayooooo ❤️❤️❤️ loooove you”. Other prominent industry names like Sharad Kelkar, Amruta Khanvilkar, and Bobby Deol also reacted to the post, dropping heart emojis and liking the heartwarming tribute.

Riteish and his wife, Genelia Deshmukh, have always been celebrated by fans for their grounded parenting style and the polite, respectful demeanor of their two sons, Riaan and Rahyl. As Rahyl hits the double-digit milestone of 10 and steps into his own as a budding young performer, the internet is collectively cheering on the little warrior king!