Genelia Deshmukh on her Bollywood return with 'Sitaare Zameen Par': 'I thought people would forget me'
Genelia Deshmukh
returned with Sitaare Zameen Par, and the overwhelming response from audiences has taken her by surprise. Best remembered for her endearing performance in Jaane Tu...
Ya Jaane Na, the actress admitted that stepping back into the spotlight wasn't easy.
However, the outpouring of love and appreciation has made her comeback all the more meaningful.
Speaking to Hindustan Times, Genelia opened up about her long break, revealing, 'I didn't do much work in the last 10 years, except maybe for friends, here and there, and two-three films on OTT. I thought people would forget me and that I didn't matter.'
Winning Hearts Again with Sitaare Zameen Par
Genelia, in her chat, admits she knew the film would grab attention since it starred
Aamir Khan
, but insisted that she wasn't prepared for the outpouring of love for her role. 'It's refreshing to hear people say that they want to see more of me — that has been the best compliment. As an actor, if someone wants to see you a lot more, it's a very special place that not everyone gets,' she shared.
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What's Next for Genelia?
With her comeback film performing well at the box office, Genelia is ready to explore new roles. She will next be seen in Gunmaaster G9 alongside
Emraan Hashmi
, slated for a 2026 release, and in
Ram Gopal Varma
's upcoming horror-comedy 'Police Station Mein Bhoot'.
Meanwhile, Aamir Khan's 'Sitaare Zameen Par' is performing well at the Indian box office. The film that opened to good reviews from the audiences, has already surpassed the Rs 160 crore mark at the box office. Many are also dubbing the film as a 'comeback' for Aamir, whose previous outing Lal Singh Chaddha turned out to be a box office disaster.
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