Ritesh Deshmukh and Genelia D’Souza have always denied that they were a couple and maintained that they were nothing more than ‘good friends’.

But actions speak louder than words. In a recent awards function the couple walked hand in hand in presence of Mommy D’Souza, who looked nothing but pleased.

A source reveals that the two have made their relationship public if it hadn’t been for Deshmukh family. Apparently, the Deshmukh’s weren’t pleased with Ritesh’s choice of a catholic girl. They wanted their son to settle down with someone from their community. But after years of persistence the family has decided to give the couple their blessing.

The source also added that we might here wedding bells soon. The couple is planning to settle down in 2012. If the wedding does happen it will take place twice, ones in Maharashtrian style and another in church.