Karan Johar pens appreciation post for Ved; lauds Riteish Deshmukh for being the maker of “a historic blockbuster of Marathi cinema” : Bollywood News

Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D’Souza starrer Ved is doing well at the box office. The film is not only Riteish’s third Marathi film in a leading role, but also marked his directorial debut. While the audience continues to shower love on the film, Riteish’s friend and filmmaker Karan Johar has also written a heart-touching note for Ved and its lead actors.

Karan Johar pens appreciation post for Ved; lauds Riteish Deshmukh for being the maker of “a historic blockbuster of Marathi cinema”

On Wednesday, Karan Johar took to his verified social media handle and shared one of the official posters of Ved featuring Riteish and Genelia. “We’ve been friends for 20 years… a friendship that had nothing to do with the profession we are both in ( which is rare)… a connection I made with him when we met for the first time… his unabashed goodness, his massive heart and enviable affability…. He was always the good guy everyone loved! How could you not? It’s him,” read KJo’s caption.

The 50-year-old director-producer further added, “A solid amazing actor who at times was perhaps even mildly underrated …he has always stood strong tall and proud for Marathi Cinema…and today my dearest friend Riteish has proved to be not only an outstanding filmmaker and actor but also the maker of a historic blockbuster of Marathi cinema…. My heart is filled with immense pride and emotion as I write this!”

Concluding the appreciation post, Karan added, “Genelia and him have always had a fairy tale Romance which translated so beautifully on celluloid! Bravo my friend!!!! I love you both so much @geneliad @riteishd …. Applause and respect always ….#Ved.” In no time, a bunch of Instagram users agreed with Karan in the comments section and lauded Riteish and Genelia’s film.