Genelia D'Souza Turned Down 'Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na' Despite 400 Girls Auditioning

Genelia D'Souza is a well-known actress in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada cinema. She made her Bollywood debut with the movie "Tujhe Meri Kasam" in 2003. Some of her notable works include "Boys," "Satyam," and "Masti."

One of her most remarkable performances was in the movie "Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na," which became a blockbuster hit in 2008. In the film, she acted opposite Imran Khan. She took a break from acting after getting married to Riteish Deshmukh in 2012. The movie was directed by Abbas Tyrewala and had music composed by AR Rahman.

During auditions for the film, around 300-400 girls tried out for various roles, and after a long wait, Genelia was selected for the character of Aditi. Initially, she had to decline the offer because the shooting schedule clashed with her commitments.

About a year later, she received another call for auditions for "Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na." At first, she couldn't recall if it was the same film she had auditioned for before. Later, she found out that the producers, Mansoor Khan and Aamir Khan, had seen her previous audition clip. After auditioning many girls, Genelia eventually got the role in the film.

The movie revolves around the story of two best friends who believe they don't love each other and set out to find their soulmates. However, they eventually fall in love with each other and cherish their bond. It is a captivating love story with twists and turns.

"Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na" received 34 award nominations and won 14 awards, becoming one of the highlights of Genelia's career. Despite taking a break from films, she is now happily married to Riteish Deshmukh and a proud mother of two sons.