| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Bubbly, Cheenu, Geenu |
| Profession | Model & Actress |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 168 cm in meters– 1.68 m in feet inches– 5’ 6” |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms– 55 kg in pounds– 121 lbs |
| Figure Measurements (approx.) | 34-28-36 |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Career | |
| Debut | Film (Hindi): Tujhe Meri Kasam (2003) Film (Tamil): Boys (2003) Film (Telugu): Satyam (2003) TV: Tere Mere Beach Mein (2009), a celebrity chat show, hosted by Farah Khan |
| Awards | 2006: Filmfare Award for Best Actress- Telugu for the film Bommarillu 2015: IIFA Outstanding Performance By A Regional Language Film |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 5 August 1987 |
| Age (as in 2019) | 32 Years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, India |
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Mumbai, India |
| School | Apostolic Carmel High School, Bandra, Mumbai |
| College/University | St. Andrew’s College, Bandra, Mumbai |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelors in Management Studies |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Address | 602, Pura Building, Pochkhanwala Road, Worli, Mumbai |
| Hobbies | Listening to Music, Tarvelling, Watching Films |
| Controversies | • In June 20110, she attracted controversy for attending the IIFA Awards in Colombo; as th award function had been denounced by the Bollywood and the South Indian Film Industry over the killing of Tamilian civilians in Sri Lanka. • While shooting for the film Force (2011) along with John Abraham, someone clicked their photo when they were shooting for a wedding scene. The photo went viral; claiming that Genelia was married to John. |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Ritesh Deshmukh |
| Marriage Date | 3 February 2012 |
| Family | |
| Husband/Spouse | Ritesh Deshmukh (Actor) |
| Children | Son(s)– Riaan (born on 25 November 2014), Rahyl (born on 1 June 2016) Daughter– None |
| Parents | Father– Neil D’Souza (a senior official with Tata Consultancy Services) Mother– Jeanette D’Souza (former MD of the Pharma Multinational corporation) |
| Siblings | Brother– Nigel D’Souza (Image in the Parents’s section above) Sister– None |
| Favourite Things | |
| Favourite Actor(s) | Amitabh Bachchan, Om Puri, Shah Rukh Khan |
| Favourite Actress | Sandra Bullock and Aishwarya Rai |
| Favourite Film(s) | Devdas, Dark Knight, Titanic |
| Favourite Colour(s) | Black, White, Red |
| Favourite Perfume Brand(s) | XX, Diamond |
| Favourite Travel Destination(s) | Italy, London |
| Favourite Festival | Christmas |
| Favourite Food | Roast Chicken with stuffing and palm sauce, Christmas Pudding |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Genelia D’Souza
- Genelia D’Souza does not smoke.
- Genelia D’Souza does not consume alcohol.
- Genelia D’Souza was born and brought up in Mumbai, belonging to a Mangalorean Catholic family that spoke the Marathi language. Here is a childhood photo of her.
- Genelia D’Souza was supported by her mother, Jeanette D’Souza, who made the decision to resign from her position as the Managing Director of a Pharma Multinational corporation in order to assist her daughter’s career. Both Genelia D’Souza and her mother, Jeanette D’Souza, were seen together.
- Genelia explains that her name is a combination of her parents’ names, Jeanette and Neil, creating a portmanteau. Additionally, she believes her name holds the significance of being “rare” or “unique.”
- While filming her debut film, Tujhe Meri Kasam in 2003, Genelia managed to complete her bachelor’s degree in Management Studies.
- Genelia D’Souza, a former state-level athlete and national-level football player, showcases her sporting spirit as she poses with a cricket bat.
- Genelia rose to fame at just 15 years old after starring alongside Amitabh Bachchan in a Parker Pen commercial, cementing her status as a household name.
- During the 2003 Cricket World Cup, she garnered significant attention for her appearance in a Fair & Lovely advertisement.
- At just 16 years old, she managed to secure contracts for three Telugu movies all at once.
- In 2003, she marked her entry into Bollywood alongside Ritesh Deshmukh by starring in the film Tujhe Meri Kasam.
- Before getting married, she was in a relationship with Ritesh Deshmukh for ten years.
- In 2006, Genelia experienced a major turning point in her career. Early in the year, she starred in two Telugu films, namely “Happy” and “Raam.” However, the pinnacle of her success came with the release of “Bommarillu,” which became the most successful film of her entire career.
- Genelia returned to Bollywood in June 2008 with the film “Mere Baap Pehle Aap,” marking her comeback after a nearly five-year hiatus. Unfortunately, the film did not fare well at the box office.
- Aditi Mahant’s portrayal in the blockbuster film Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na earned her immense popularity.
- In addition to starring in numerous films, Genelia also made brief cameo appearances in Jai Ho and Lai Bhaari in 2014.
- In addition to her philanthropic efforts, Genelia is actively involved with “The Banyan,” a voluntary organization based in Chennai that focuses on rehabilitating homeless women suffering from mental illness.
- During the grand finale of Gladrags Mega Model and Manhunt in 2009, Genelia served as one of the esteemed judges.
- In a single calendar year, Genelia D’Souza achieved a remarkable feat by delivering four blockbusters in four distinct languages. Her impressive record includes Ready (Telugu), Satya in Love (Kannada), Santosh Subramaniam (Tamil), and Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na (Hindi).
- Genelia has made notable appearances in various well-known TV commercials, such as Fanta, Chocolate Perk, Virgin Mobile India, Fastrack watches, LG mobiles, Garnier, and Dabur Vatika hair oil.
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