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India.com
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Did Genelia D'Souza get 'married' to John Abraham on a movie set? She reveals, 'There was…'
Actors Genelia D'Souza and John Abraham were seen together in the 2011 film Force . Their on-screen chemistry stole hearts, making a lasting impression on the audience. One particular marriage scene between the two was so convincing that it made viewers believe it had actually happened. The love portrayed between them on screen was so intense that many assumed they were dating in real life. When the movie Force was about to release, some reports suggested that Genelia and John have accidentally got married as priest, mantras, garlands, the mangalsutra, and even the seven pheras were real. They shot the scene and ended by marrying in real. Genelia D'Souza breaks silence on 'accidentally getting married' to John Abraham Now, after 14 years, Genelia D'Souza has finally addressed this news report of 'accidentally getting married'. She called it one of the strangest rumours of her career and claimed it to be a fake news. The actress, who will be seen in Sitaare Zameen Par , said, 'There was no truth to it. We didn't get married. These stories were spread by PR, and I think you should ask them why they did it.' Genelia D'Souza got married to Riteish Deshmukh in 2011 and are parents to two sons Riaan and Rahyl. John Abraham, on the other side, married Priya Runchal in 2014. Genelia D'Souza on not getting work Genelia is hugely popular in the South and she has apparently worked in all languages including Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Marathi. She will be seen in Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par. In a recent interview with Filmymantra Media , Genelia revealed she auditioned thrice for her part, but didn't mind it because she wanted to do a big film like this. She said, 'When people got to know I'm doing Sitaare Zameen Par, everybody said, 'Oh my god! So lucky! You're doing an Aamir Khan film!' I said of course, that's Aamir sir's bigness that he saw something in me. Of course, he made me audition. But you could also do that, right? You could also offer me a role'. She further said, 'Maybe you think I'm married so I don't need this character. I just feel filmmaking has changed, and so should our mentality. It's very important that if you want a character of a certain age, you should cast someone of that age. When we cast an actor who's much younger than the character I played, they can't understand the little-little things of it. It's important to cast right. And I hope opportunities go everyone's way.' Sitaare Zameen Par is all set to release on June 20, 2025.
News18
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Genelia D'Souza Slams Bollywood For Sidelining Her After Marriage: 'Cast Someone Of Age'
Last Updated: Genelia said that people assume that since she is married, she doesn't need more roles. Genelia D'Souza will soon be seen in the upcoming film, Sitaare Zameen Par. She will play Aamir Khan's wife in the film. In a recent chat, she revealed how she received positive reactions from the film industry after the news of her casting broke out. However, she slammed Bollywood for not giving her opportunities after marriage. She also revealed that she auditioned for Aamir Khan's film three times, and hoped that the right people would be cast for the right roles in the future. 'When people got to know I'm doing Sitaare Zameen Par, everybody said, 'Oh my god! So lucky! You're doing an Aamir Khan film!" I said, of course, that's Aamir sir's bigness that he saw something in me. Of course, he made me audition. But you could also do that, right? You could also offer me a role," said Genelia in an interview with Filmymantra Media. She continued, 'But you go as per the norms. Maybe you think I'm married, so I don't need this character. I just feel filmmaking has changed, and so should our mentality. It's very important that if you want a character of a certain age, you should cast someone of that age. When we cast an actor who's much younger than the character I played, they can't understand the little-little things of it. It's important to cast right. And I hope opportunities go everyone's way." In Sitaare Zameen Par, a Hindi adaptation of the 2018 Spanish film Campeones, both Aamir and Genelia portray characters in their early 40s. While Aamir is now 60, he dismissed concerns about the age difference, crediting modern technology and audience openness for breaking cinematic taboos around age-gap casting. Directed by R.S. Prasanna (Shubh Mangal Saavdhan), Sitaare Zameen Par marks Aamir's return to the big screen after multiple breaks from acting — first during the pandemic, and later after the commercial failure of Laal Singh Chaddha. But as he candidly shared at a recent press event, the right story pulled him back in. 'I have a compulsive streak," he said. 'If something enters my bloodstream, I can't stay away," he added. Set for release in June 2025, Sitaare Zameen Par promises to be an emotional, coming-of-age drama with Aamir and Genelia at its heart — an onscreen pairing no one saw coming, but one that may just surprise us all. First Published:
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Genelia Deshmukh questions industry for not offering her roles like Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par: 'They think I am married so...'
Genelia D'Souza is making a comeback in 'Sitaare Zameen Par' alongside Aamir Khan. She calls this role meaningful. The film releases on June 20. Genelia discusses challenges post-marriage and industry biases. Aamir Khan recognized her potential and she auditioned for the role. Director RS Prasanna praises her popularity and talent across various regional industries. Genelia D'Souza is all set to return to the big screen with Sitaare Zameen Par, where she stars opposite Aamir Khan in a role she calls one of the most meaningful of her career. As the film gears up for its June 20 release, Genelia opened up about the challenges of finding substantial roles post-marriage, her thoughts on industry bias, and why she still had no hesitation auditioning—three times—for a character she truly believed in. Speaking to Filmymantra Media, the actress recalled how people reacted with excitement when they learned she was part of Sitaare Zameen Par, calling her lucky to be working with Aamir Khan. She credited Aamir for recognising her potential and shared that, while he did ask her to audition, she had no hesitation. Genelia added that other filmmakers could also take that approach and consider her for substantial roles. She went on to say that industry norms often influence casting decisions, suggesting that her marital status may lead some to assume she doesn't need such roles. Genelia emphasized that while filmmaking has evolved, the mindset around casting still needs to catch up. She believes it's crucial to cast actors who genuinely fit the character's age and life stage, as younger performers may miss the subtle nuances. She expressed hope that opportunities become more inclusive and reflective of real-life diversity. Interestingly, Genelia's association with Aamir Khan Productions goes back to 2008, when she starred opposite Imran Khan in his debut film Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na, a cult romantic comedy directed by Abbas Tyrewala. Reflecting on the casting in a recent interview with SCREEN, Aamir Khan joked, 'That was a long time ago. And ab Imran bhi kaafi meri age ka ho gaya hai (Now even Imran is almost my age),' adding a touch of humour to the reunion. Aamir acknowledged that the age difference between him and Genelia did cross his mind, but explained that in Sitaare Zameen Par, both characters are portrayed as being in their early 40s. He pointed out that despite being 60, advancements in VFX help bridge that gap on screen. Aamir also revealed that casting Genelia was the idea of director RS Prasanna . In an exclusive interview with SCREEN, director RS Prasanna shared that casting Genelia D'Souza was an easy choice, especially given her immense popularity in the South, where he hails from. He praised her vibrant energy and acting talent, adding that she's beloved across regional industries. 'She's done it all—Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and now even Marathi,' Prasanna noted, calling it a joy to work with her. Meanwhile, Genelia D'Souza began her acting career with the Bollywood film Tujhe Meri Kasam in 2003. That same year, she made her Tamil debut with Boys, followed by her first Telugu film Satyam in 2004. She ventured into Kannada cinema with Satya My Love in 2008 and made her Malayalam debut with Urumi in 2011. In 2022, she made her full-fledged entry into Marathi cinema with Ved, directed by her husband Riteish Deshmukh .
Indian Express
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Genelia D'Souza asks why film industry can't offer her a role like Sitaare Zameen Par: ‘They think I'm married so I don't need this character'
Genelia D'Souza will be next seen as Aamir Khan's wife in RS Prasanna's coming-of-age sports comedy Sitaare Zameen Par, slated to release in cinemas on June 20. In a recent interview, Genelia revealed she auditioned thrice for the part, but didn't mind it because she wanted to do a layered role like Sunita, her character in the film. 'When people got to know I'm doing Sitaare Zameen Par, everybody said, 'Oh my god! So lucky! You're doing an Aamir Khan film!' I said of course, that's Aamir sir's bigness that he saw something in me. Of course, he made me audition. But you could also do that, right? You could also offer me a role,' said Genelia in an interview with Filmymantra Media. She continued, 'But you go as per the norms. Maybe you think I'm married so I don't need this character. I just feel filmmaking has changed, and so should our mentality. It's very important that if you want a character of a certain age, you should cast someone of that age. When we cast an actor who's much younger than the character I played, they can't understand the little-little things of it. It's important to cast right. And I hope opportunities go everyone's way.' Interestingly, Genelia D'Souza's first film with Aamir Khan Productions was Abbas Tyrewala's 2008 cult romantic comedy Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na, in which she was cast opposite Aamir's nephew Imran Khan in his debut film. Aamir recently opened up on casting Genelia in an interview with SCREEN. 'That was a long time ago. And ab Imran bhi kafi meri age ka ho gaya hai (Now Imran is also quite close to my age),' Aamir quipped. 'That thought did come to me, but in the film, we're both playing characters in the age group of early 40s. She's around that age. I'm 60, but in today's day and age, we have the advantage of VFX,' reasoned Aamir. He added that casting Genelia was director RS Prasanna's idea. In an exclusive interview with SCREEN, Prasanna claimed that Genelia is hugely popular in the South, from where he hails. 'Working with Genelia has been such a pleasure. She's full of positive energy. She's a great actor, and we love her in the South! Apparently, she's done all languages — Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and now, Marathi, obviously,' pointed out Prasanna. Also Read — Aamir Khan says he was asked to do an action film after Laal Singh Chaddha failure: 'I had many offers, but story of Sitaare Zameen Par entered my bloodstream' Genelia D'Souza made her debut with the Bollywood film Tujhe Meri Kasam in 2003. Her first Tamil film was Boys in 2003, first Telugu movie was Satyam the next year, Kannada film debut was Satya My Love in 2008, and maiden Malayalam movie was Urumi in 2011. She made a full-fledged acting debut in Marathi with her husband Riteish Deshmukh's 2022 directorial debut Ved.
Time of India
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Aamir Khan's 'six to seven films flopped in a row' — Here's how he overcame early failures to build a $770 million fortune
Aamir Khan may be seen today as one of Indian cinema's most respected and bankable stars, but his journey to success was not easy. Decades before he was known as Bollywood's 'Mr. Perfectionist', Aamir struggled to survive in the industry and was even called a 'flop actor' early in his career. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now However, what happened next was a dramatic change, and now his net worth is an incredible $770 million, making him one of the world's richest actors. How a Last-Minute Casting Decision Changed Everything The turning point came with the 1990 romantic drama 'Dil', where Aamir starred opposite Madhuri Dixit. Interestingly, this film happened only because director Indra Kumar could not get dates from his regular actor, Anil Kapoor. As actor Adi Irani once shared in a chat on Filmymantra Media, Anil suggested Indra direct a small film in the meantime, which led to 'Dil'. At that time, Madhuri was also struggling, as several of her films were not doing well or were being stopped halfway. What was meant to be a small project became a huge hit, giving new life to both Aamir's and Madhuri's careers. The media's doubts quickly disappeared as Aamir started to prove himself with a series of successful films. A Legacy Built on Fearless Choices After 'Dil', Aamir Khan's career took off as he chose a mix of big commercial hits and films with important social messages. With landmark films like 'Raja Hindustani', 'Lagaan', 'Rang De Basanti', 'Taare Zameen Par', '3 Idiots', 'PK', and 'Dangal', he showed himself to be an actor who was not afraid to take risks or challenge the usual way of doing things. Today, as reported by News 18, Aamir's estimated fortune is more than $770 million (around Rs. 6,000 crore), making him not just a giant in Indian cinema but also a globally known figure. From being called a failed actor to earning international respect, Aamir Khan's journey is a powerful example of resilience, reinvention, and strong self-belief.
