Genelia D'Souza

Genelia D'Souza Biography
Genelia D'Souza (born August 5, 1987) is an Indian actress, model, and host. She has appeared in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam language films. After gaining wide attention in a Parker Pen commercial with Amitabh Bachchan, D'Souza began her acting career with Tujhe Meri Kasam in 2003. She was recognized for her role in Boys the same year, and later established herself in Telugu cinema by acting in several Telugu films during 2003–2005.
D'Souza received her first Filmfare Award in 2006 for her performance in the Telugu romantic film, Bommarillu, which earned her critical acclaim. In 2008, she gave critically acclaimed performances in Santosh Subramaniam, a Tamil remake of Bommarillu, and the Bollywood movie Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na. Having acted in several commercially successful movies in Telugu and Tamil, D'Souza has established herself as one of the leading actresses of the South Indian film industry.[1][2] In addition to movie acting, D'Souza has hosted the television show Big Switch, and is the brand ambassador of Fanta, Virgin Mobile India, Fastrack, LG Mobiles, Garnier Light, Margo, and Perk in India.[3]


Early life and educational background

Born in Mumbai[4] into a Mangalorean Catholic family,[5][6] D'Souza was raised a Roman Catholic in the Bandra suburb of Mumbai.[7] Her mother Jeanette D'Souza was formerly a managing director with a Pharma Multinational corporation (MNC), who left her job in 2004 to help Genelia with her career. Her father Neil D'Souza, is a senior official with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS).[8] She also has a younger brother, Nigel D'Souza,[9][10] who works with the Bombay Stock Exchange.[11] According to D'Souza, her name "Genelia", means "rare" or "unique", and is a portmanteau of Jeanette and Neil, her mother and father's name. She is also often informally referred to as Geenu, her nickname.[12] D'Souza studied at the Apostolic Carmel High School in Bandra and later joined St. Andrew's College in Bandra to pursue her Bachelor's Degree of Management Studies.[13] She completed her degree while shooting for her first film, Tujhe Meri Kasam in 2003 and initially thought that an MNC job would suit her.[14] She liked sports and studies in college,[14] and was a state level athlete, sprinter, and a national level football player.[15] D'Souza did her first modeling assignment at the age of 15,[7] the result of being spotted as the bridesmaid at a wedding.[14] She was selected for the Parker Pen commercial with Amitabh Bachchan, just two days before her exams, and had to shoot the next day. Initially she refused, because of her exam the next day, but the director persuaded D'Souza to shoot for the commercial.[14][16]
She gained wide attention from the Parker Pen commercial with Amitabh Bachchan,[17] who said "she was good, and her expressions were spontaneous".[18] She further did a Fair and Lovely 2003 Cricket World Cup advertisement with cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth.[16]
 Celebs Favorite


Favourite actor – Sharukh Khan

Favourite actres – Kajol

Favourite movies – Boys ( Tamil ), Bommarillu ( Telugu )

Favourite Director – Shankar

Favourite dress – Jeans & T-Shirts, Salwars

Favourite Singer – Lucky Ali

Favourite colour – Red & White

Favourite games – A State Level Athlete , A Sprinter, and A National Level Football Player.

Hobbies - Watching Movies & Songs


Filmography


2003 – Tujhe Meri Kasam

2003 – Boys

2003 – Satyam

2004 – Masti

2004 – Samba

2004 – Sye

2005 – Naa Alludu

2005 – Sachein

2005 – Subhash Chandra Bose

2006 – Happy

2006 – Raam

2006 – Bommarillu

2006 – Chennai Kadhal

2007 – Dhee

2008 – Mr. Medhavi

2008 – Satya In Love

2008 – Santosh Subramaniam

2008 – Mere Baap Pehle Aap

2008 – Ready

2008 – Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na

2008 – King

2009 – Sasirekha Parinayam

2009 – Life Partner

2009 – Katha

2010 – Chance Pe Dance

2010 – Uthama Puthiran

2010 – Orange

2011 – Hook Ya Crook

2011 – Urumi

2011 – It’s My Life

2011 – Velayudham

2011 – Force

Awards & Nomination
2003 – Tujhe Meri Kasam – Nominated, Star Screen Award for Most Promising Newcomer – Female

2006 – Bommarillu – Winner, Nandi Special Jury Award

2006 – Bommarillu – Winner, Telugu Filmfare Award for Best Actress

2006 – Bommarillu – Winner, Santosham Award for Best Actress

2008 – Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na – Nominated, Star Screen Award for Best Actress

2008 – Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na – Nominated, Stardust Superstar of Tomorrow – Female

2009 – Katha – Winner, Nandi Special Jury Award

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