Genelia Deshmukh on Comeback Struggles: ‘Told It Won’t Work After 10-Year Gap’

Genelia Deshmukh on Comeback Struggles: Genelia Deshmukh, known for her versatile performances across multiple film industries, recently shared her thoughts on success, failure, and balancing stardom with motherhood at a panel discussion.

Speaking alongside influential personalities like Masaba Gupta, Meghna Ghai Puri, Ananya Birla, and Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, she reflected on her journey, highlighting the importance of self-belief and resilience in the face of societal expectations.

“I don’t give much importance to success or failure. It’s a part of our life. I feel we hype our success too much and stress a bit much on failure. Whereas the impact and intent of your daily life is important. Being an actor who has worked in six languages, someone who took a break because I was having babies, I remember people telling me, ‘Oh, you want to come back to films after 10 years, it won’t work,’ but my comeback film became a cult. We shouldn’t listen to people," Genelia said.

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Genelia also opened up about the intersection of motherhood and stardom, emphasizing how she prioritized her children during her decade-long break. “During those ten years, I was focusing on myself, my kids, and I remember Riteish telling me that we have to make our kids capable. Someone who has been used to easy protein, a non-vegetarian, I struggled with it. That’s where Imagine was born. It is for every flexitarian who consumes meat five days a week but opts for sustainable options twice a week. Even when it comes to vegetarian foods, we have very few options to choose from when it comes to protein intake. This led me and Riteish to create a sustainable option," the actress added.

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The panel explored the delicate balance between ambition and well-being, with Genelia’s journey serving as a testament to perseverance, self-care, and staying true to one's passion despite societal pressures.

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