When Genelia Deshmukh chose home over stardom: "I did nothing… I was just there for relationships"
There was a time when
Genelia Deshmukh
's infectious smile lit up screens across languages, from 'Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na' in Hindi to Bommarillu in Telugu and Santosh Subramaniam in Tamil. And then, almost suddenly, she disappeared from films.
For over a decade, fans wondered why their favourite girl-next-door was missing from the spotlight.
In a throwback to a candid 2022 interview, Genelia finally broke her silence. 'The last 10 years, I have been a homemaker. I did nothing. I was just there for relationships. And honestly, that was my life,' she shared with Bollywood Hungama, adding, 'Homemakers' job is the toughest.'
From Bubbly Heroine to Devoted Homemaker
After tying the knot with
Riteish Deshmukh
in 2012, Genelia stepped away from acting and embraced motherhood full-time.She chose quiet over the chaos of the film world, with sons Riaan and Rahyl completing their family.
Her break wasn't about stepping back—it was about leaning into what mattered most: family.
Owning Her Image, Then and Now
While many actresses chased glam roles, Genelia stood out with her natural charm. 'They didn't want to be the girl next door. But I loved it,' she said, reflecting on her early career. She also recalled once winning an award for the most ads in a year, sparking surprise among industry insiders who couldn't understand how someone not labelled 'A-list' was so loved by brands and fans alike.
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A Loving Comeback with Ved
It was only fitting that her comeback came through a personal project—Ved (2022), helmed by her husband Riteish. Now the actress has impressed the audiences with her stunning performance in the recently released
Aamir Khan
starrer 'Sitaare Zameen Par' which is getting terrific reports from everywhere and is doing a decent box office business.
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