The cat is finally out of the bag. Riteish Deshmukh has confessed that he is in love with Genelia D' Souza and both would enter wedlock next year. "The date has not been fixed yet however," he added.

For more than seven years now, the media has been writing about the relationship between Genelia and Riteish. However, both constantly denied the reports, saying that they are just 'good friends'.

"We have been really dignified in our decision to not discuss it in public," revealed Riteish. "I just felt that she was the one. I’m in love with her. That’s it. We grew up together. We learnt things together. It was gradual," said Riteish, while talking about his special bonding with Genelia.

Confirming that their families have given consent to the relationship, the young actor added, "Right from the beginning they knew that we would marry someday. Their blessings are with us. As far as the marriage is concerned, we are working out on various things. We are still trying to figure out the details on the date, venue etc...”

The couple who debuted together in B-town with 'Tujhe Meri Kasam' will be next seen together in 'Tere Naal Love Hogaya'.