Mumbai, Dec 19 (NationPress) Bollywood actress Genelia Deshmukh expressed her heartfelt emotions in a birthday tribute to her father, Neil D'Souza, stating that her true desire is to remain her daddy’s little girl.

Genelia shared a delightful series of photographs on Instagram, showcasing her father’s charming expressions during a photoshoot.

In her touching message, she wrote: “Dearest Pops, all I aspire to be is my Daddy’s little girl. For a girl, that’s all she truly requires. When she’s young, her father is always there to hold her hand.”

“And as she matures, he continuously supports her. Thank you, Pops, for selecting me as your daughter; I wouldn’t change it for anything… Happy Birthday, Pops.”

Her husband, actor Riteish, also honored his father-in-law with a note, commending him for imparting the essential lesson of confronting life's toughest trials with a smile.

Riteish shared a collection of images on Instagram featuring himself, his father-in-law Neil, wife Genelia Deshmukh, brother-in-law Nigel, and sons Riaan and Rahyl.

He captioned the post: “Dearest Pops!!! Happy Birthday!!! The most significant lesson I learned from you is to tackle life’s biggest challenges with a smile. Thank you for motivating me to become a better version of myself. Wishing you the best of health, a long life filled with joy and love (sic).”

Genelia’s upcoming project, ‘Raja Shivaji’, will depict the remarkable journey of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, one of India’s most esteemed kings.

This historical action drama is set for a global multilingual release on May 1, 2026, bringing the lasting legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj to audiences worldwide.

Grand sets were constructed and stood for over six months to embody the scale, intensity, and grandeur of 16th century Maharashtra.

Additionally, she stars in Ram Gopal Varma’s upcoming horror comedy “Police Station Mein Bhoot,” featuring Manoj Bajpayee, marking the first time Genelia will share the screen with him.