Bollywood actress Genelia Deshmukh recently shared a heartfelt birthday note for her father, Neil D’Souza, expressing her desire to always remain her “daddy’s little gurl.”
Genelia took to Instagram, posting a series of charming images of her and her father captured during a photoshoot.
She wrote: “Dearest Pops, All I ever want to be, is my Daddy’s little gurl. Because for a girl that’s all she ever needs. When she’s little, her dad’s always holding her hand. And when she’s grown up, he always has her back.. Thank you Pops for choosing me as your daughter because I wouldn’t have it any other way… Happy Birthday Pops.”
Her husband, actor Riteish Deshmukh, also shared a sweet note for his father-in-law, praising him for instilling the important lesson of tackling life’s toughest challenges with a smile.
Riteish shared a collection of pictures featuring himself with Neil, wife Genelia, brother-in-law Nigel, and their sons, Riaan and Rahyl.
In his caption, he wrote: “Dearest Pops!!! Happy Birthday !!! The biggest lesson I learnt from you was to face life’s biggest challenges with a smile. Thank you for inspiring me to be a better version of myself. I wish you best of health, long life filled with laughter and love.”
On the work front, Genelia’s upcoming film is ‘Raja Shivaji,’ which portrays the remarkable journey of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, one of India’s most renowned kings.
This historical action drama is scheduled for a worldwide multilingual release on May 1, 2026, bringing the legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj to audiences globally. Monumental sets were constructed, standing for over six months, designed to reflect the grandeur of 16th century Maharashtra.
Additionally, Genelia will be featured in Ram Gopal Varma’s horror comedy “Police Station Mein Bhoot,” starring Manoj Bajpayee. This marks the first time she will share screen space with Bajpayee.