Genelia Deshmukh is an Indian film actress and model. In her college days, she was a state level athlete and a national level football player. At the age of 15, Genelia featured in a Parker Pen commercial alongside Amitabh Bachchan which catapulted her to instant stardom. She made a spectacular debut in
Tujhe Meri Kasam (2003) alongside fellow newcomer Ritesh Deshmukh. Genelia was also seen in commercially successful films like Satyam (2003),
Masti (2004),
Bommarillu (2006) and
Santosh Subramaniam (2008). She then made a smashing comeback in Bollywood with the super hit film
Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na (2008). Some of her other notable films include
Life Partner (2009),
Chance Pe Dance (2010),
Velayudham (2011) and
Force (2011). She also made cameo appearances in
Jai Ho (2014) and
Lai Bhaari (2014). Genelia now has the film It`s My Life lined up. Her 2018 release includes
Mauli. After a hiatus, Genelia made a comeback opposite husband Riteish Deshmukh in
Mister Mummy (2022) and
Ved (2022).