Genelia Deshmukh talks about her comeback with  Sitaare Zameen par alongside Aamir Khan: I auditioned for the role...

Actor Genelia Deshmukh has talked candidly about her comeback to the big screen in Sitaare Zameen Par, explaining how her return was made possible by an unplanned discussion between her husband Riteish Deshmukh and actor Aamir Khan.

Genelia talked openly about her time away from mainstream cinema and the unusual series of events that led her to the role in a recent interview with Hindustan Times.

Recounting how she landed the part, Genelia said, “Aamir met Riteish somewhere and asked, ‘Is Genelia working nowadays?’ Riteish said yes, and that’s when Aamir suggested I meet RS Prasanna, the director. I auditioned for the role and got it. I know most actors might think, ‘Why audition after 20 years?’ But I believe it’s a great way to land a film, and I’m genuinely excited that I did it.”

Genelia also reflected on the warm reception she has received from audiences after being away from the limelight. She said, “I didn’t do much work for the last 10 years, maybe for friends, a song here and there. I did two-three films for OTT. I thought people would forget me and I didn’t think I mattered. But it’s refreshing to hear people say all this, that they want to see more.”