After dismissing rumours and refuting allegations for over eight years, Riteish Deshmukh has finally admitted that he is not only dating his Tujhe Meri Kasam co-star Genelia D'Souza, but is also planning to tie the knot in 2012.

The two actors had come together for their Bollywood debut Tujhe Meri Kasam in 2003 and Deshmukh was recently quoted to have said, "Yes, Genelia and I are getting married next year. We haven't fixed the date yet, but it will be early 2012. We are working on the details."

When asked about the reasons behind keeping the relationship under wraps for so many years, the Bluffmaster actor said, "I have always been a very private person and was not comfortable talking about it as I am not accustomed to the limelight."

Riteish also revealed that their respective families have blessed the decision. Well, as they say, miya biwi raazi, toh kya karega qazi!