Personal Information

Full Name: Genelia Deshmukh (née D’Souza)

Nickname: Genie

Country/State: India

Date of Birth: 1987-05-08

Languages Known: English, Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Food Habit: Non-vegetarian

Religion: Christianity (Roman Catholic)

Hobbies: Cooking, fitness, spending time with family, travelling

Education

School: Apostolic Carmel High School, Bandra, Mumbai

College: St. Andrew’s College, Bandra, Mumbai

Degrees Obtained: Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS)

Physical Stats

Height: 168 cm

Weight: 55 kg

Family Information

Parents: Father: Neil D’Souza Mother: Jeanette D’Souza

Siblings: Brother: Nigel D’Souza

Marital Status: married

Wife: Ritesh Deshmukh

Children: 2

Career

Current Position: Actor, Producer, Entrepreneur

Skills:

Net Worth: Estimated ₹60–70 crore (combined personal and business interests)

Awards & Achievements: • Filmfare Award South nomination for Best Actress • IIFA Utsavam Award recognition • Widely recognised for performances in romantic comedies across Hindi and South Indian cinema

Biography Details

Genelia D’Souza is an Indian actress known for her energetic screen presence and relatable performances across Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada films. She began her career with a Parker Pen commercial before making her acting debut in Tujhe Meri Kasam (2003). Her breakthrough came with the Telugu blockbuster Bommarillu, which established her as a leading actress in South Indian cinema.

In Bollywood, she gained mass popularity with films like Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na and Mere Baap Pehle Aap. After marriage, Genelia took a conscious break from films to focus on family, later returning with selective projects and production ventures alongside Riteish Deshmukh under Mumbai Film Company. She is also known for her strong brand collaborations, parenting content, and fitness-focused lifestyle.

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