Genelia DSouza (born August 5, 1987) is an Indian actress. She has acted in Indian films in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, and Kannada languages. Genelia made her debut in Bollywood in 2003. Her first Hindi film was Tujhe Meri Kasam opposite Ritesh Deshmukh. She left Bollywood for a while to concentrate on the Tollywood industry. She once again appeared in Bollywood in Mere Baap Pehle Aap alongside Akshaye Khanna, which was moderately successful. Her final breakthrough in Bollywood was through the blockbuster, Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na, where she is the heroine in the role of Aditi Mahant aka Meow. Her role has been widely admired for her sweetness and freshness, and new style of acting.