Thursday, December 16, 2010

Genelia D'Souza

 

Genelia D'Souza (born August 5, 1987) is an Indian actress, model, and host. She has appeared in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam language films. After gaining wide attention in a Parker Pen commercial with Amitabh Bachchan, D'Souza began her acting career with Tujhe Meri Kasam in 2003. She was recognized for her role in Boys the same year, and later established herself in Telugu cinema by acting in several Telugu films during 2003–2005.

D'Souza received her first Telugu Filmfare Award for Best Actress in 2006 for her performance in the romantic film, Bommarillu, which earned her critical acclaim. She made her Kannada debut in 2007 in Satya In Love. She made a comeback to Bollywood in 2008, and was appreciated for her performance in Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na. In addition to movie acting, D'Souza has hosted the television show Big Switch, and is the brand ambassador of Fanta, Virgin Mobile India, Fastrack, LG Mobiles, Garnier Light, Margo, and Perk in India.

Filmography

Year Film Role Language Notes and Awards
2003 Tujhe Meri Kasam Anjali (Anju) Hindi Nominated, Star Screen Award for Most Promising Newcomer – Female
Boys Harini Tamil
Satyam Ankitha Telugu
2004 Masti Bindhiya Hindi
Samba Sandhya Telugu
Sye Indu Telugu
2005 Naa Alludu Gagana Telugu
Sachein Shalini Tamil
Subhash Chandra Bose Anitha Telugu
2006 Happy Madhumathi Telugu
Raam Lakshmi Telugu
Bommarillu Hasini Rao Telugu Winner, Nandi Special Jury Award
Winner, Telugu Filmfare Award for Best Actress
Winner, Santosham Award for Best Actress
Chennai Kadhal Narmadha Tamil
2007 Dhee Puja Telugu
2008 Mr. Medhavi Swetha Telugu
Satya In Love Veda Kannada
Santosh Subramaniam Hasini Govindan Tamil Nominated, Filmfare Best Tamil Actress Award
Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Actress
Mere Baap Pehle Aap Shikha Kapur Hindi
Ready Puja Telugu
Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na Aditi Mahant Hindi Nominated, Star Screen Award for Best Actress
Nominated, Stardust Superstar of Tomorrow – Female
King herself Telugu Cameo appearance
2009 Sasirekha Parinayam Sasirekha Telugu
Life Partner Sanjana Jugran Hindi
Katha Chitra Singh Telugu Winner, Nandi Special Jury Award
2010 Chance Pe Dance Tina Sharma Hindi
Uthama Puthiran Pooja Tamil
Orange Jaanu Telugu
It's My Life Natalie Chopra (Geenu) Hindi Post-production
2011 Hook Ya Crook Sonia Rai Hindi Post-production
Urumi Arakkal Ayesha Malayalam Post-production
Velayudham
Tamil Filming

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