Genelia D'Souza (now Deshmukh) is a celebrated Indian actress known for her vibrant "bubbly girl" screen presence and a versatile career spanning Bollywood, Telugu, Tamil, Marathi, and Malayalam cinema.

Born on August 16, 1987, in Mumbai, India, Genelia began her acting career at a young age. She made her debut in the 2003 film "Tu Barjatiya," but it was her role in the 2004 film "Masti" that brought her to the limelight. Her performance in the film earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.