Genelia D'Souza

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Summary

Genelia D’Souza, also known as Genelia Deshmukh, is an Indian actor known for romantic comedies including Bommarillu and Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na, as well as roles across Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and Marathi cinema. Her screen roles have often included youthful, lively characters, alongside parts such as the warrior princess in Urumi. In a 2022 Ariel campaign, she promoted equal sharing of household responsibilities and spoke about gender equality; in 2024, she called for justice and women’s safety after the rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkata. No public statements on party politics, LGBTQ advocacy, or DEI affiliations are on record.