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Several talented actors impressed with strong roles this year after being away from the limelight for a while. Take a look at the names here.
Genelia Deshmukh was born on August 5, 1988, in Bombay, Maharashtra. She is an actress and model who primarily works in Telugu, Hindi and Tamil films. She is a Mangalorean Catholic who was raised in Mumbai’s Bandra.
Her mother, Jeanette D'Souza, was the managing director of a multinational pharmaceutical company before she quit her job to help Genelia with her career. Her father Neil D'Souza, is a senior official with Tata Consultancy Services.
Genelia shot to the spotlight when she did a Parker Pen commercial with Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan. She gained attention from the commercial and she went on to a Fair & Lovely advertisement for the 2003 Cricket World Cup alongside cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth.
In 2003, Genelia was offered a role in the Hindi movie Tujhe Meri Kasam. At the same time, Tamil director S Shankar offered her a role in the 2003-hit film Boys. She also signed on for the Telugu film Satyam in the same year.
In 2004, Genelia acted in her second Hindi film, Masti, which was a box office success. In the same year, she also appeared in two Telugu movies Samba and Sye. Both of them went on to succeed at the box-office.
In 2005, she signed on for Sachein, a Tamil romantic-comedy movie starring Vijay. Another noteworthy movie is the Tamil romantic-drama, Santosh Subramaniam in which she played the female lead opposite Jayam Ravi.
She has also acted in Malayalam and Kannada movies throughout her career. Genelia married actor Ritesh Deshmukh in February 2012. The couple have two sons, Riaan and Rahyl.
Several talented actors impressed with strong roles this year after being away from the limelight for a while. Take a look at the names here.
Riteish Deshmukh shared a joyful glimpse of Salman Khan’s 60th birthday celebrations, posting a group photo with Ram Charan, Genelia Deshmukh and Arpita Khan Sharma.
Salman Khan served Bhel Puri to Riteish and Genelia Deshmukh at his Panvel farmhouse during his 60th birthday celebrations. Genelia shared the video on social media, praising Salman's hospitality.
Actor Genelia D'Souza marked her actor-husband Riteish Deshmukh's birthday on December 17. In her personal note, she described him as both a partner and a constant source of support.
The filming for Marathi cinema’s much-awaited historical epic Raja Shivaji, directed by Riteish Deshmukh, has concluded. The production is now moving into its final phase ahead of a global release set for May 2026.
Director Ram Gopal Varma’s return to the horror genre has been anticipated ever since the announcement of his next film, ‘Police Station Mein Bhoot’. With this latest update, the buzz surrounding the film has only grown stronger.
Actor Manoj Bajpayee and director Ram Gopal Varma have reunited after 27 years for a new horror comedy titled 'Police Station Mein Bhoot', also starring Genelia D’Souza.
'Junior' film review: This bilingual family drama stars debutant Kireeti Reddy in the lead alongside Genelia Deshmukh and V Ravichandran. While the film showcases all aspects required in a commercial film, there is a sense of half-baked-ness in the final product.
Actor Genelia Deshmukh discussed how she was cast for 'Sitaare Zameen Par'. She said it was actor Aamir Khan who met her husband Riteish Deshmukh and enquired whether she was working.
With the release of 'Sitaare Zameen Par' on June 20, Aamir Khan returns as Bollywood's beloved moral science teacher. His films are known for blending entertainment with meaningful life lessons.
Genelia Deshmukh has shut down rumours that she accidentally married John Abraham during the shoot of 'Force'. She called the rumours baseless and PR-driven.
Actor Genelia Deshmukh shared her thoughts on long working hours in the film industry. She said she often works 10–12 hours a day but believes it’s manageable with the right understanding.
Actor Abhishek Bachchan shared the first poster of his film 'Raja Shivaji, in which Riteish Deshmukh plays the titular role. It is directed by Deshmukh, while Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Genelia Deshmukh and Bhagyashree, among others, play important roles.
Aamir Khan's new film 'Sitaare Zameen Par' trailer has been released, showcasing a heartwarming story. The film promotes inclusivity and introduces fresh talent, creating high expectations among audiences.
During a discussion at WAVES Summit 2025, Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan opened up about the lack of theatres in India, calling it a long-standing issue Bollywood has faced over decades.
Ram Charan and Genelia Deshmukh's romantic drama Orange will once again be releasing in cinemas on the special occasion of Valentine's Day.
Genelia Deshmukh and Riteish Deshmukh marked 13 years of their marital bliss on Monday. On the occasion, Genelia shared a heartwarming wish with a bunch of adorable pictures.
Genelia D'Souza recalled a prank by husband, actor Riteish Deshmukh, who texted her "We’re done" on April Fool's Day. Despite initial anger, she praised him for being a caring and supportive husband.
Actor Riteish Deshmukh recently spoke to India Today about his viral social media content and how he creates them with wife and actor-producer Genelia Deshmukh.
Riteish Deshmukh wished his wife Genelia D'Souza on her 37th birthday. He shared a heartwarming video on social media.
Actors Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza cast votes in Latur on day three of the Lok Sabha polls. The couple even posted pictures on Instagram after exercising their right to vote.
Riteish Deshmukh spoke to India Today’s Bhavna Agarwal exclusively on the side-lines of Mumbai Tak Conclave. In the exclusive chat, the actor spoke about his first directorial film, Ved’s success.