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Genelia D Souza

Genelia D Souza Image Source : Wikipedia
  • Born 5 August 1987
  • Place of Birth Mumbai
  • Occupation Actor, Model
  • Spouse Riteish Deshmukh (2012)
  • Education St. Andrew's College, Mumbai
  • Years active 2003-present
  • Other names Genelia, Genelia Deshmukh

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  • Trial Period, 
  • Boys
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ABOUT Genelia D Souza

Genelia Deshmukh: A Resurgent Career Genelia Deshmukh, née D’Souza, a prominent figure in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil cinema, enjoys a career spanning two decades. Launched after a memorable Parker Pen commercial alongside Amitabh Bachchan, her debut in Tujhe Meri Kasam (2003) was followed by a breakthrough role in the Tamil film Boys the same year. Deshmukh quickly established herself as a leading South Indian actress through the 2000s. Her performance in the Telugu romantic comedy Bommarillu (2006) earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Telugu, highlighting her versatility and range. Notable successes followed, including Santosh Subramaniam and Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na (both 2008), and commercially successful films like Masti (2004), Happy (2006), and Ready (2008). After marrying Riteish Deshmukh and starting a family, she took a hiatus from acting. Her comeback in the Marathi film Ved (2022) garnered a Filmfare Award nomination for Best Actress - Marathi, signalling a successful return. Beyond acting, Deshmukh has hosted television shows (Big Switch, Ladies vs Gentlemen) and remains a sought-after brand ambassador. Her career is marked by consistent success, punctuated by critical acclaim and commercial success, showcasing her enduring appeal.

Genelia D Souza FILMS AND CREDITS

Previous Movies Upcoming Movies
  • Trial Period
  • Trial Period

    ( 2023 )

  • Sitaare Zameen Par
  • Sitaare Zameen Par

    ( 2024 )

  • Ved
  • Ved

    ( 2022 )

  • Production No 15.
  • Production No 15.

    ( Not Final )

  • Mister Mummy
  • Mister Mummy

    ( 2022 )

  • Dr Reddy's: Curhealth
  • Dr Reddy's: Curhealth

    ( 2021 )

  • It's My Life
  • It's My Life

    ( 2020 )

  • Aashechi Roshnai
  • Aashechi Roshnai

    ( 2020 )

  • Mauli
  • Mauli

    ( 2018 )

  • Force 2
  • Force 2

    ( 2016 )

  • Rock the Shaadi
  • Rock the Shaadi

    ( 2014 )

  • Lai Bhaari
  • Lai Bhaari

    ( 2014 )

  • Jai Ho
  • Jai Ho

    ( 2014 )

  • Naa Ishtam
  • Naa Ishtam

    ( 2012 )

  • Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya
  • Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya

    ( 2012 )

  • Velayudham
  • Velayudham

    ( 2011 )

  • Force
  • Force

    ( 2011 )

  • Urumi: The Warriors Who Wanted to Kill Vasco Da Gama
  • Urumi: The Warriors Who Wanted to Kill Vasco Da Gama

    ( 2011 )

  • Orange
  • Orange

    ( 2010 )

  • Uthama Puthiran
  • Uthama Puthiran

    ( 2010 )

  • Chance Pe Dance
  • Chance Pe Dance

    ( 2010 )

  • Katha
  • Katha

    ( 2009 )

  • Life Partner
  • Life Partner

    ( 2009 )

  • Sasirekha Parinayam
  • Sasirekha Parinayam

    ( 2009 )

  • Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na
  • Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na

    ( 2008 )

  • Ready
  • Ready

    ( 2008 )

  • Mere Baap Pehle Aap
  • Mere Baap Pehle Aap

    ( 2008 )

  • Santhosh Subramaniyam
  • Santhosh Subramaniyam

    ( 2008 )

  • Satya in Love
  • Satya in Love

    ( 2008 )

  • Mr. Medhavi
  • Mr. Medhavi

    ( 2008 )

  • Dhee
  • Dhee

    ( 2007 )

  • Chennai Kadhal
  • Chennai Kadhal

    ( 2006 )

  • Bommarillu
  • Bommarillu

    ( 2006 )

  • Raam
  • Raam

    ( 2006 )

  • Happy
  • Happy

    ( 2006 )

  • Subhash Chandra Bose
  • Subhash Chandra Bose

    ( 2005 )

  • Sachien
  • Sachien

    ( 2005 )

  • Naa Alludu
  • Naa Alludu

    ( 2005 )

  • Jack N Jill
  • Jack N Jill

    ( 2005 )

  • Yeh Lo Main Haari Piya Remix
  • Yeh Lo Main Haari Piya Remix

    ( 2005 )

  • Mission Vande Mataram
  • Mission Vande Mataram

    ( 2005 )

  • Sye
  • Sye

    ( 2004 )

  • Samba
  • Samba

    ( 2004 )

  • Masti
  • Masti

    ( 2004 )

  • Aar Paar: The Judgement
  • Aar Paar: The Judgement

    ( 2004 )

  • Satyam
  • Satyam

    ( 2003 )

  • Boys
  • Boys

    ( 2003 )

  • Tujhe Meri Kasam
  • Tujhe Meri Kasam

    ( 2003 )

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

Genelia D Souza AWARDS

Awards
  • Best Actress
  • The Asiavision Awards for Best Actress - 2011 Urumi: The Warriors Who Wanted to Kill Vasco Da Gama

  • Outstanding Achievement in Regional Cinema
  • The Awards of the International Indian Film Academy for Outstanding Achievement in Regional Cinema - 2023 Ved

  • Best Regional Film
  • The Awards of the International Indian Film Academy for Best Regional Film - 2015 Lai Bhaari

  • Best Debut Actress
  • The CineMAA Awards for Best Debut Actress - 2004 Satyam

  • Mould-Breaker of the Year
  • The ELLE Beauty Awards for Mould-Breaker of the Year - 2024 Trial Period

  • Best Actress
  • The Filmfare Awards South for Best Actress - 2007 Bommarillu

  • Most Stylish Power Couple
  • The Lokmat Stylish Awards for Most Stylish Power Couple - 2022

  • Special Jury Award
  • The Nandi Awards for Special Jury Award - 2010 Katha

  • Special Jury Award
  • The Nandi Awards for Special Jury Award - 2006 Bommarillu

  • Best Actor in a Comic Role - Female
  • The Talent Track Awards for Best Actor in a Comic Role - Female - 2023 Trial Period

  • Best Popular Actress
  • The Zee Gaurav Awards for Best Popular Actress - 2023 Ved

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

GENELIA D SOUZA NEWS

Genelia and Riteish Deshmukh reveal they started living together only after marriage: '...even when we were on holiday'

February 11, 2026 5:57 pm

Being “constantly in each other’s lives” does not mean constant access. It means emotional availability, awareness of each other’s inner world, and a steady sense of companionship, said Delnna Rrajesh, psychotherapist and life coach

'Twinkle Khanna ensures my bed's wet when I go to sleep': Akshay Kumar reveals how wife shows she's mad at him

January 21, 2026 5:34 pm

Actor Akshay Kumar gives Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza some blunt marriage advice on account of completing 25 years of marriage with Twinkle Khanna.

‘Genelia and my mom are more closer than me...’: Ritesh Deshmukh on wife Genelia's bond with his parents; psychologist weighs in

January 19, 2026 1:23 pm

“Ritesh’s family is very easy. They are very respectful...," added Genelia Deshmukh.

Genelia Deshmukh on striking a work-home balance: 'I plan my shoot at 6 in the morning to be back by...'; why parental presence matters

December 10, 2025 5:41 pm

"I feel that my kids need to know me as someone who's worked as well. Not just always available, always accessible, Genelia added.

Sitaare Zameen Par: If you need Aamir Khan to manipulate you into being a good person, maybe you're beyond redemption

August 09, 2025 10:24 am

Post Credits Scene: Sitaare Zameen Par asks its audience to get behind a particularly nasty man before preaching to them about things that, truth be told, they should already know. Sure, many might not, but it's probably going to take more than an Aamir Khan to convert them.

Sitaare Zameen Par box office collection Day 2: Aamir Khan film doubles its Day 1 collection, crosses Rs 30 crore mark

June 22, 2025 1:31 pm

Sitaare Zameen Par box office collection Day 2: The total box office collection of Aamir Khan film stands at Rs 32.20 crore.

Sitaare Zameen Par movie review: Aamir Khan delivers fully committed performance in heart-winning comedy

June 20, 2025 6:23 pm

Sitaare Zameen Par Movie Review & Rating: This film wouldn’t have worked as well as it does if Aamir hadn’t been fully committed to putting himself out there as a hero-who-is-a-jerk.

Sitaare Zameen Par title track out: Aamir Khan, Genelia D'Souza's new song will leave you smiling. Watch

June 06, 2025 4:16 pm

The Sitaare Zameen Par title track is composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, sung by Shankar, and written by Amitabh Bhattacharya.

Riteish Deshmukh reviews Aamir Khan and wife Genelia Deshmukh's film Sitaare Zameen Par trailer: 'Extraordinary'

May 13, 2025 5:51 pm

Actor Riteish Deshmukh has reviewed his wife Genelia Deshmukh and actor Aamir Khan's film Sitaare Zameen par trailer, calling it 'extraordinary'.

Riteish Deshmukh 'broke up' with Genelia D'Souza at midnight, went off to sleep without telling her it's a prank: 'I was miserable'

October 03, 2024 11:34 am

Genelia D'Souza also praised Riteish Deshmukh for taking on the responsibilities of a homemaker when she is out for work.

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