“I didn’t get ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ easily, I had to struggle a lot” – Genelia D'Souza

Sitare Zameen Par, starring Aamir Khan and Genelia D’Souza, is all set to hit theatres soon and is already creating major buzz everywhere. The film has been directed by R.S. Prasanna and is produced under the banner of Aamir Khan Productions.
In a recent interview, Genelia revealed that she had to work quite hard to land the role. She didn’t just walk into the project — she auditioned not once but three times before finally being cast in the film.

“Three Rounds of Auditions Before I Got the Role”

Genelia shared, “I gave three auditions for this film. Aamir Khan Productions has its own process for casting, and I was selected through that. When people found out that I was doing an Aamir Khan film, everyone said, ‘Wow, you’re so lucky!’ I agree, it was gracious of Aamir sir to believe in me and see something in me. But others could offer me roles too, right? Everyone deserves opportunities.”

The Importance of Right Casting for Powerful Cinema

She added, “When an actor much younger than the character is cast, they often fail to capture the nuances. That’s why it’s important to cast someone with the right age, experience, and understanding.”

Raising a Question on the Industry

Genelia also pointed out how sometimes married actresses face hesitation when it comes to casting. “People assume a married woman might not fit certain roles. But filmmaking has evolved now. If a role requires a certain age group, someone of that age should be cast. If you cast someone too young, they won’t grasp the finer points of the character.”

Genelia’s Popular Films

Throughout her career, Genelia has starred in several hit films including Satyam (2003), Masti (2004), Sye (2004), Sachin (2005), Happy (2006), Dhee (2007), Ready (2008), Katha (2009), Urumi (2011), Force (2011), Velayudham (2011), Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya (2012), Jai Ho (2014), Force 2 (2016), and the Marathi blockbuster Ved (2022).

Ad Debut with Big B

At the age of just 15, Genelia got a chance to appear in a Parker Pen commercial alongside Amitabh Bachchan. Initially, she declined the offer due to studies, but agreed after the director’s persuasion. Not only did the ad bring her recognition, but it also earned praise from Big B himself.

Impressed by this very ad, renowned Tamil director S. Shankar cast her in the lead role in his film Boys (2003). Genelia was chosen out of 300 girls. She made her Tamil debut alongside Siddharth and soon became a known face in Hindi cinema as well—now sharing screen space with Aamir Khan.

Love Story with Riteish Deshmukh

Genelia made her Bollywood debut with Tujhe Meri Kasam (2003), where she met Riteish Deshmukh. Initially, she didn’t quite take to his personality, while Riteish was instantly smitten. As filming progressed, the two grew close and after a 9-year relationship, they tied the knot on 3rd February 2012. Today, the couple has two children. They've also acted together in films like Masti, Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya, and Ved (Marathi).

A Devoted Wife as Well

Apart from her on-screen talent, Genelia is also a devoted life partner. Recently on the occasion of Vat Purnima, she performed a ritual at home and prayed for husband Riteish Deshmukh’s long life. She shared a video on Instagram, where she looked graceful in a white-yellow Anarkali suit, performing the sacred rituals around a banyan tree with deep devotion. The video offered fans a glimpse of her heartfelt celebrations.

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She captioned the video with, “Pyaari Navra, I love you – Buss!”

Riteish also reposted the video, writing, “Pyaari Baiko, Genelia — I truly feel blessed to have you in my life. You are my support, my strength, the wind beneath my wings, my life — I love you.”

This glimpse into her personal life shows that Genelia is not just a fine actress, but also a loving and committed wife.
Directed by R.S. Prasanna and starring Aamir Khan and Genelia D’Souza, Sitaare Zameen Par is set to release in June 2025.

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