Genelia D’Souza (now Genelia Deshmukh) is a former Indian actress known for her energetic performances and girl-next-door charm. She debuted in 2003 with the Hindi film Tujhe Meri Kasam opposite Riteish Deshmukh (her future husband), but gained nationwide recognition with the Telugu blockbuster Boys (2003).

Genelia’s career is unique for its multi-lingual success, including a in 2008 for having four major hits in four different languages in a single year: Santosh Subramaniam (Tamil), Satya in Love (Kannada), Ready (Telugu), and Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na (Hindi). Early Career & Breakthrough (2003–2005)

(now Genelia Deshmukh) remains one of the most underrated yet impactful actresses of the 2000s. Unlike her contemporaries who focused solely on glamour, Genelia built a career on effervescent energy, natural comic timing, and an infectious smile . Here is a breakdown of her real filmography and the videos that made her a digital darling years later.