Quick Info
| Profession | Model, Actress |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 05/08/1987 |
| Age | 39 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Genelia D’Souza
18/07/2025
Genelia D'Souza returned to Telugu cinema with Junior, which released in theatres on 18 July 2025. The film marked her comeback to the industry after a long gap and renewed her on-screen presence in South Indian cinema.
20/06/2025
Genelia D'Souza appeared in Sitaare Zameen Par, which released in theatres on 20 June 2025. The film brought her back to major Hindi cinema and drew attention for her role opposite Aamir Khan.
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Bio/Wiki
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| Full Name | Genelia D'Souza Deshmukh |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm |
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| Weight | 55 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Apostolic Carmel High School, Bandra, Mumbai |
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| College/University | St. Andrew's College, Bandra, Mumbai |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelors in Management Studies |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Address | 602, Pura Building, Pochkhanwala Road, Worli, Mumbai |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Ritesh Deshmukh |
| Marriage Date | 03/02/2012 |
Family
| Husband | Ritesh Deshmukh (Actor) | ||||
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| Siblings | Nigel D'Souza |
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| Favorite Festival | Christmas |
| Favorite Food | Roast Chicken with stuffing and palm sauce, Christmas Pudding |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Genelia abstains from smoking and drinking alcohol. | |
| 2. Born and raised in Mumbai, she comes from a Marathi-speaking Mangalorean Catholic Family. | |
| 3. Her name, Genelia, is a blend of her parents' names Jeanette and Neil, signifying 'rare' or 'unique'. | |
| 4. While filming her first movie in 2003, she completed her bachelor's degree in Management Studies. | |
| 5. During her school and college years, she actively participated in athletics and football. | |
| 6. At 15, she appeared in a Parker Pen commercial alongside Amitabh Bachchan. | |
| 7. Genelia holds a Limca world record for starring in four successful films in four different languages in one year. | |
| 8. She supports 'The Banyan,' an organization aiding homeless women with mental illness in Chennai. |
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