Riteish and Genelia Deshmukh Pledge to Donate Organs, Receive Recognition from NOTTO

Actors Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia Deshmukh have recently pledged to donate their organs, a noble act that has garnered appreciation from the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO).

Riteish Deshmukh Shares Heartfelt Video

Riteish Deshmukh shared a heartfelt video on his Instagram handle, discussing their decision, which they had contemplated for a long time. He emphasized the significance of this pledge, stating, "There is no greater gift to someone than 'The Gift Of Life'." In his post, Riteish wrote, "There is no greater gift to someone than 'The Gift Of Life'. @geneliad & me have pledged to donate our organs. We urge you all to join this great cause and be part of 'The Life AfterLife'."

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In the video, Riteish said, "Aaj 1st July ko hum ye kehna chahte hain aur aapko ye batana chaahte hain ki hum dono ne ek pledge liya hai... (Today, on July 1 we want to tell you about something that we have pledged), we have decided to donate our organs." Genelia echoed his sentiments, adding, "Yes, we have pledged to donate our organs, and for us, there's no better gift than the gift of life."

The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) expressed their gratitude on their official X (formerly Twitter) handle. Their message read, "Thanks to Riteish Deshmukh & Genelia, the Bollywood star couple for pledging to donate their organs during the ongoing organ donation month of July. Their gesture will motivate others also to connect with the noble cause. #organdonation #Bollywood #savelives."

Riteish Deshmukh's Upcoming Film 'Kakuda'

On the professional front, Riteish Deshmukh is set to appear in the film 'Kakuda', alongside Sonakshi Sinha and Saqib Saleem. The trailer, unveiled recently, hints at an intriguing and humorous horror story.

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