Genelia Deshmukh says she felt she didn't matter anymore before 'Sitaare Zameen Par' released

After a long gap of nearly 13 years, Genelia Deshmukh made a significant comeback with Aamir Khan’s 'Sitaare Zameen Par'. She didn’t expect much attention, thinking fans might have moved on, but the overwhelming love and support she received pleasantly surprised her, proving that her presence is still cherished.Reflecting on a Decade of Limited WorkIn an interview with Hindustan Times, Genelia revealed that she hadn’t done much work over the past 10 years, mostly appearing in projects for friends and a few OTT films. She thought people might have forgotten her and doubted her relevance. However, the positive response to her role in 'Sitaare Zameen Par' surprised her, especially since it’s an Aamir Khan film that naturally attracted a large audience.

She found it refreshing to realize that people still want to see more of her, both as an actor and as a person—a rare and special feeling not everyone experiences.How Aamir Khan Helped Her ReturnGenelia shared how Aamir personally wanted her for 'Sitaare Zameen Par' and even checked with her husband, Riteish, about her current work status. She was asked to meet the director, RS Prasanna, and auditioned for the role, which she eventually secured.

While many actors might question the need to audition after two decades in the industry, Genelia embraced it, saying, “I know most actors will feel that after 20 years, ‘Why audition?’ But I think it’s a great way of getting a film, so I am very excited that I did it.

”'Sitaare Zameen Par''Sitaare Zameen Par' serves as a spiritual follow-up to Aamir Khan’s acclaimed 2007 film 'Taare Zameen Par', which poignantly depicted the life of Ishaan, a boy portrayed by Darsheel Safary, and raised awareness about learning disabilities. The original also featured performances by Tisca Chopra and Vipin Sharma. In contrast, 'Sitaare Zameen Par' is a sports comedy-drama produced by Aamir and Aparna Purohit, introducing fresh faces like Aroush Datta, Gopi Krishna Varma, and others making their Hindi film debut.

The movie is further strengthened by experienced actors such as Dolly Ahluwalia, Gurpal Singh, Brijendra Kala, and Ankita Sehgal