Fresh Start For Genelia D’Souza

Fresh Start For Genelia D’Souza | Interview With Genelia

Bollywood turns out to be a bed of roses for Genelia D’Souza

Why didn’t you do any more Hindi films after Masti and Tujhe Meri Kasam?
I have never planned anything in life. After those films, I got busy in South. My acting career took off in Tamil and Telugu films and before I could realise what was happening, I ended up shooting for 365 days.

How difficult is it to make it big in Hindi films, after becoming a big name in South?
Though the film industries are different, my job as an actor remains the same. It is cinema that matters most to me, not the industries. Now I’m looking at a career here and want to be appreciated. My experience in Hindi films has been overwhelming till now. My second film Masti was a huge hit, and now I am getting to work with big banners. I’m enjoying every minute of it.

Will you continue with Tamil and Telugu films?
I definitely want to do that but it depends on how busy I get in Hindi films.

Do you consider yourself lucky, being chosen for films like Abbas Tyrewala’s Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na and Priyadarshan’s Mere Baap Pehle Aap?
I don’t think I am plain lucky. I have acted in a lot of films in South which speak of my abilities. Over the years, I’ve grown as an actor. It’s an achievement especially for someone like me who does not have a film background. I think I was chosen for these films simply because I fitted the bill.

Don’t you think Imran Khan (Aamir Khan’s nephew) will draw the maximum attention in Jaane Tu?
I’m not thinking like that. I have accepted an opportunity that knocked at my door. I enjoy acting, it does not matter who is cast opposite me. I’m glad that I’m acting in saleable films.

Apart from Jaane Tu and Mere Baap, you are also acting opposite Harman Baweja in one film.
It’s the Hindi remake of my Telugu film Bommarillu and will be directed by Anees Bazmee. Priyadarshan had seen Bommarillu, which made him cast me in Mere Baap. I am cast opposite Harman Baweja in its Hindi remake. The shooting starts this August.