7 Things You Definitely Did Not Know About Genelia D’souza

Here are a few facts you should definitely know about Genelia D’souza. 

1) The secret behind her name

Genelia was named after her mother Jeanette and her father Neil. Also, she is fonly known as Geenu, back home. 

How sweet is that? 

2) Her B-town debut and the beginning of a love story

Genelia’s first break on a B-town silver screen was with 2003’s Tujhe Meri Kasam, opposite Riteish Deshmukh. 

It should be noted that this film is where they met for the first time and eventually fell in love. 

But what’s more interesting is that they did not get along, initially, at all! Truly filmy, right? 

3) Her first Filmfare!

Her first ever Filmfare trophy was for the Telugu film Bommarillu, back in the year 2006. 

Her performance in the film was lauded by one and all and it helped her get a firm footing in the Telugu film industry. 

4) She’s a formidable sportswoman

Genelia is an all-rounder, it seems. Not only is she a talented actress, but she was also a State Level athlete 

AND a national level footballer. Let that sink in. 

5) Her debut walk on the ramp

“Gennu” walked the ramp for the first time at the age of 15. Realizing that she was cut out for the shiny lights, 

she eventually made her Bollywood debut at the age of 21! 

6) She’s been married for 4 years

Riteish and Genelia tied the knot on February 3, 2012 and it’s been 4 years of beautiful matrimony for the couple. 

Today, they are parents to 2 year old Riaan and their newborn baby Rahy - who was born in June. 

7) Upcoming movies

Genelia will be seen in a cameo in Force 2, in a role in Hook Ya Crook and in a role in It’s My Life, 

which is a remake of her award winning film Bommarillu. All the best, Genelia!

Genelia, you are super-awesome! We love you loads!