Deepika Padukone

Deepika Padukone talks about love, life and movies

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:25:00 +0000

Eight months after her dream debut in Om Shanti Om, Deepika Padukone is raring to go.

The stunning model-turned-actress has shot for three films in this period and on the personal front, there’s no more gossip doing the rounds. She’s very happy in her relationship with Ranbir Kapoor and is quite open about it.

In the latest interview with the media, Deepika spoke about matters close to her heart. Read on…

# In your next film Bachna Ae Haseeno, Ranbir romances two other girls..

It was a great experience. We three girls didn’t really interact. But we did a music video for the film. That was the only time we shot together. It was great fun.

# So does Ranbir get you at the end?

That I don’t know…

# How do you deal with the attention he gets from girls and vice-versa?

He understands the profession I am in and I understand the profession that he is in. And it’s about trust.

# Who’s more possessive?

We are both equally possessive.

# Do you feel better now that you are open about your relationship and don’t have the paparazzi chasing you?

It’s easier in a certain way, yet it’s difficult. The main thing is that it’s not about hiding our relationship or wanting the world to know. It’s about being sure. And I think when you are sure and you truly are in love, why would you want to hide it?

# When you came to Mumbai did you have a back-up plan just in case things in the glam world didn’t work out?

No. I was very sure of what I wanted to do. I didn’t know if I’d do well or not. I didn’t even know that I would get into films. I started getting a lot of assignments for endorsements in terms of print, ramp etc. I think Farah (Khan) noticed one of my music videos with Himesh and sort of decided to take me in her film.

# Now that you’ve got much appreciation and even bagged so many awards for the best debutante, are you feeling the pressure?

Not at all. I always say if you enjoy your work and enjoy the process of being part of a film, everything else will follow.

# What’s the nicest compliment you have received?

Ah, well, that was when I met Husainji (famous artist) in London. He said when he looked into my eyes it was the first time he saw the stars, the sky and the universe.

# You were on Rakhi Sawant Showz on Zoom TV. How was the experience?

Very nice. It was more like a conversation between two girls. Rakhi Sawant is very honest and always speaks her mind and that’s so good about her. Before I was signed for Om Shanti Om, I used to go to the same dance class as her.

We were never introduced and I was just a model then. She came up to me one day and said, “I’ve heard Farah is considering you for her film. I don’t know you well but I’m sure you are extremely talented.” That gave me a lot of confidence.

Deepika Padukone - Interview

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 16 May 2008 08:05:00 +0000

Om Shanti Om girl Deepika Padukone is annoyed with the press for publishing stories about her romantic link-ups, saying they will dent her reputation and cause future embarrassment.

'The media needs to be a little restrained. I am a simple girl and from a respectable family. And loose talk about me harms my reputation,' Deepika, who will be seen in Chandni Chowk to China, told IANS in an interview.

'One day, like any other girl, I intend to settle down and have children. How would those write-ups look at that time? I'm so glad I've found a man who comes from the same space and understands the pitfalls of sensational journalism.'

Deepika, who was apparently seeing cricketer Yuvraj Singh at one time, is now reportedly set to tie the knot with Ranbir Kapoor.

Ask her why she and beau Ranbir went public about their relationship, Deepika said: 'Because this is the first time I've actually and truly fallen in love. Being in love is the loveliest feeling. When two people are getting close they need time to understand one another.'

Both of them will be seen together for the first time on screen in Bachna Ae Haseeno.

Excerpts from an interview:

Q: Post Om Shanti Om (OSO) how has your life changed?

A: All this is very new for me. My father (bandmintom champ Prakash Padukone) was also a celebrity, but we were never exposed to media coverage. Before I went into the modelling profession, I did go into my dad's profession - it was the expected thing. I played badminton at the national level. But I realised my heart was set on modelling. Movies weren't even in my range of vision. But after two years of modelling, I started getting film offers I was only 18 then. I didn't want to jump into anything.

Q: What took you down south?

A: You mean my Kannada film Aishwarya? I am from Karnataka and it was directed by a young and talented man, Indrajit Lankesh. And I was paired with a huge Kannada star, Upendra.

Q: Did you speak your own lines?

A: Yes, I did. I learnt Kannada in school. Farah Khan had already offered me OSO. But we were to shoot a year later. So I did the Kannada film.

Q: You remind me of Aishwarya Rai.

A: I'd take that as a compliment. I grew up watching her. When I was in school I remember how thrilled I was when she won Miss World. Ash and Sushmita Sen are people I've admired.

Q: What do you and Ranbir talk about?

A: Well...we do know what's going on in each other's careers. But otherwise we try to keep cinema out of our conversation. We try not to get into one another's workspace.

Q: It's amazing but both of you started your careers in Hindi films as fierce rivals in SaawariyaOSO?
and
A: That rivalry was more media-created than anything else. Comparing me with Sonam Kapoor was so uncalled for. We come from two totally different spaces and we started differently. She assisted Sanjay Leela Bhansali. I come from the modelling world. And our debut vehicles are so different. Fortunately, we were too involved with our own projects and had no time to think of each other as competition.

Q: You started with Shah Rukh Khan as a co-star. Can it get any bigger?

A: I hope it does. Initially, I was very nervous about working with him. But Farah and Shah Rukh made it very comfortable for me. We did readings together, we met socially so that we were comfortable when we faced the camera. He's again someone I grew up watching.

Q: He kept making those uncle jokes.

A: He was just being kind. I'm really glad I came in at a time when there're so many co-stars to work with - from Shah Rukh and Akshay Kumar to Neil Nitin Mukesh and Ranbir and Harman Baweja, who's coming into films this year.

Q: You have acquired the reputation of being extremely choosy.

A: Yes, every project takes up so much of your time. You've to be sure of what you're doing. So often I say no because I don't have the time. I meet every director who wants to meet me. I do consult my parents. It would be unfair to distance them from my career just because they aren't part of the entertainment industry. But the final decision is mine.

Q: How do your parents react to your link-ups?

A: It used to affect them initially. Now they're fed up reading new things every morning. We've decided to continue with our normal lives.

Q: Is the image of the boyfriend deserter hurtful?

A: The media needs to be a little restrained. I am a simple girl and from a respectable family. And loose talk about me harms my reputation. One day, like any other girl, I intend to settle down and have children. How would those write-ups look at that time? I'm so glad I've found a man who comes from the same space and understands the pitfalls of sensational journalism. I feel after a point no one will take these write-ups making a tamasha out of my life seriously.

Q: Why did you and Ranbir decide to go public about your mutual feelings?

A: Because this is the first time I've actually and truly fallen in love. Being in love is the loveliest feeling. When two people are getting close they need time to understand each other. I've reached an age when I can't be in a frivolous relationship. Linking me to so many men at a time when I wasn't sure about my feelings was unfair.

Q: Did the earlier link-ups collapse because of the excessive attention they got?

A: Quite possible. At the end of the day it was just destiny that I was meant to be with Ranbir and we're very happy together.

Q: Do you get time to be with each other?

A: We try to be together as much as possible. We did a film together, 'Bachna Ae Haseeno'. That's when we got close. We had met and interacted earlier, but we didn't get a chance to know each other well enough. He was busy with his film. I was busy with mine. We were under all kinds of pressure. Everything became very messy. In Australia, when we shot together we started afresh. We almost met like two new people. There was no baggage to be carried forward from the past because even in the past we didn't part bitterly.

source:aol.in

No break up with Ranbir says Deepika Padukone

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 15 May 2008 05:46:00 +0000

Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone has refused the news of break -up with Ranbir Kapoor. She says, “ She was very happy with the relationship and she has a smooth going with Ranbir Kapoor.

During a visit to Dubai as a brand ambassador of real estate company she accept”,yes I have a boyfriend”.

While asking about her love life, the beautiful actor said you had to understand to tackle with rumours. She says”,There is a lot of rumours everyday but there is a need to tackle with with these rumours”.

This sexy actress Deepika, made successful Bollywood entry with director Farah Khan’s Om Shanti Om opposite Shah Rukh Khan in 2007 ,was earlier seen in Kannada film ‘Aishwarya’ in 2006,after getting success as ramp model. Now she is working on Nikhil Advani’s Chandni To China,with actor Akshay Kumar.

Deepika Padukone Of High Opinion About Rishi Kapoor

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 15:44:00 +0000

Deepika Padukone was quite impressed with him and if one believes was not pampering when she met Rishi Kapoor- nor as fan but his son Ranbir’s girlfriend. She went long in comparing his father of at young age (Badminton Champion Prakash Padukone) with Rishi, she said, “ It’s amazing. But in his younger days, my dad (badminton champ Prakash Padukone) was often told he resembled Rishi Uncle. I grew up as one of his fans, saw Karz and Kabhi Kabhie a number of times. When Ranbir took me to meet his parents, I was reliving my childhood images of the most compatible couple I’ve ever seen on screen.”

She praised quite a lot of Ranbir’s parents she hailed Rishi Uncle warm and Neetu aunty poised and articulated .She has plans to work together with Rishi in many forthcoming movies and is quite eager to learn from him. She is also seemed impressed by the upbringing of Riddhima and Ranbir Kapoor, however, about her relationship with Ranbir she said that they both were focusing towards their career and yet not in mood to think of marriage anyway.

She refuted any tense nerve between her and cricketer Yuvraaj Singh’s mother”I really don’t think she said anything against me. If she had a grudge, she would have called me. I always say no outside source can know what kind of relationship two people share.”

Deepika Padukone on ramp: video

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:40:00 +0000

|Collection fo various ramp appearances from deepika padukone.

Deepika Padukone new advertisement

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Deepika Padukone dumps Yuvraj, in love with Ranbir Kapoor

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:04:00 +0000

Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone are not just back together and dating, they are in love and not playing coy about it anymore!

Kapoor was overheard telling Padukone, "I love you" while the two were backstage during the 53rd Annual Filmfare Awards ceremony.

Deepika's whispered and shy response was "I love you too".

Both were oblivious to the presence of a snitch who revealed the story to Mumbai Mirror.

Later that evening, at an after awards party by Farah Aqeel Khan, Kapoor and Padukone were together the whole night holding hands and canoodling.

Earlier this month Kapoor had claimed his relationship with Deepika was platonic.

In an interview with HT when asked to describe his relationship with Padukone, he said,

"We have been friends. Then she was busy with her first film's release and I was busy with mine. Recently we were shooting in Australia and became friendly again. She's an amazing, caring girl. I enjoy spending time with her. We go out for dinners."

Kapoor, who has frequently been spotted on dinner dates with Padukone, explained them as nothing but his interest in good food.

"Like every Kapoor, I'm a foodie. When she and I go out, we try out everything from lobsters and snails to vada paavs."

When asked to comment on Padukone's relationship with Yuvraj Singh, he said,

”It wouldn't be fair of me to ask her that. My relationship with her is platonic.”

Padukone is believed to have dumped Yuvraj Singh, currently in Australia touring with the Indian cricket team, over the phone.

Shah Rukh, Deepika Padukone & Ranbir Kapoor in Pepsi Ad!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 14:17:00 +0000

Now, it cannot get bigger and better than this.

Shah Rukh Khan, the king of Bollywood, the latest hot sensational diva "Deepika Padukone" and the heartrobe of billion girls "Ranbir Kapoor" in the new Pepsi Ad.

Deepika Padukone Hot Scans from FilmFare Jan 2008

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Deepika Padukone in black series two

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Deepika Padukone in black series one

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Padukone in race for Asian Film Awards

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 18:49:00 +0000

LATEST Bollywood sensation Deepika Padukone has been nominated in the best actress category for her scintillating performance in the blockbuster Om Shanti Om at the second Asian Film Awards, organizers announced in Hong Kong on Thursday.Padukone, who grabbed eyeballs with her performance in the Bollywood hit, will vie with Joan Chen of China (The Home Song Stories), Jeon Do-yeon of South Korea (Secret Sunshine), Kirin Kiki (Tokyo Tower: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad), Kim Yun-jin of Korea (Seven Days) and Tang Wei of Hong Kong (Lust, Caution) for the top award. The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in Hong Kong on March 17.

Deepika Padukone might star opposite Rajnikanth in Robot

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 18:53:00 +0000

After a dream debut with Bollywood Badshaah Shah Rukh Khan in Om Shanti Om, Deepika Padukone appears set to take the Southern film industry by storm by possibly grabbing a role opposite Tamil superstar Rajinikanth in the big-budget film Robot.

Padukone's name is "on the top of the list of contenders for heroine" in the Rs 100-crore venture by director Shankar, sources in the film production unit here said.

Shankar, who directed last year's runaway hit Sivaji - The Boss also starring Rajinikanth, has already teamed up with the renowned music composer AR Rehman for the film.

The 22-year-old model-turned-actress has received the Star Screen award for "most promising newcomer" and Stardust "Superstar of Tomorrow"" award.

Going by the mantra that actresses make a dent in Kollywood(Tamil film industry) after starring opposite Rajinikanth or Kamal Hassan, the media began the buzz about Deepika acting in Robot.

The speculation earlier was that Shah Rukh Khan would play the lead in the the film, to be made in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi, before Shankar succeeded in getting the Tamil matinee idol to agree.

source: hindu

Deepika – Yuvraj, love game in Sydney?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 17:33:00 +0000

Sydney, Jan 05: Bollywood heartthrob Deepika Padukone and the dashing Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh were spotted at a popular Sydney restaurant having a gala time together.

According to the grapevine, Deepika flew down to Sydney on Wednesday after Yuvi sent out a special invite for his latest love interest to catch him in action during the ongoing India-Australia test series. Some sources are also adding fuel to the love-fire by stating that it was Yuvi who sponsored her entire trip to Australia. Meanwhile, Deepika’s Publicist; Atul Kasbekar has refused to comment on the matter, neither accepting nor denying the statement.

Sources close to Deepika have said that she has gone there to shoot for a Yashraj film.

According to reports, the couple is very much in a relationship. Some media reports are even speculating about a possible marital alliance between the two.

The couple met at a Mumbai based nightclub a while back and since then have supposedly hit off well. It is also being said that Deepika had played host to Yuvi’s birthday party in December, which in itself, is an indication of their growing intimacy. Though, it may be a little too early to say that they are engaged, but the couple is definitely enjoying each other’s company.

So, Dhoni’s loss is definitely Yuvi’s gain in this love game!

Deepika Padukone might star opposite Rajinikanth in Robot

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 17:24:00 +0000

After a dream debut with Bollywood Badshaah Shah Rukh Khan in Om Shanti Om, Deepika Padukone appears set to take the Southern film industry by storm by possibly grabbing a role opposite Tamil superstar Rajinikanth in the big-budget film Robot.

Padukone’s name is “on the top of the list of contenders for heroine” in the Rs 100-crore venture by director Shankar, sources in the film production unit here said.

Shankar, who directed last year’s runaway hit Sivaji - The Boss also starring Rajinikanth, has already teamed up with the renowned music composer AR Rehman for the film.

The 22-year-old model-turned-actress has received the Star Screen award for “most promising newcomer” and Stardust “Superstar of Tomorrow”" award.

Going by the mantra that actresses make a dent in Kollywood(Tamil film industry) after starring opposite Rajinikanth or Kamal Hassan, the media began the buzz about Deepika acting in Robot.

The speculation earlier was that Shah Rukh Khan would play the lead in the the film, to be made in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi, before Shankar succeeded in getting the Tamil matinee idol to agree.

Source: Hindustantimes

Deepika Padukone scores, Yuvi doesn't

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 16:29:00 +0000

Even as her cricketer boytoy Yuvraj Singh struggles with his form on the
Australian tour Deepkia Padukone is continuing to score in Bollywood. She has bagged yet another big banner film adding to her tally of three films with leading filmmakers and actors.

Even as her cricketer boytoy Yuvraj Singh struggles with his form on the Australian tour Deepkia Padukone is continuing to score in Bollywood. She has bagged yet another big banner film adding to her tally of three films with leading filmmakers and actors.
Rakesh Roshan's untitled next will feature Deepika in the lead opposite Sharman Joshi.
Deepika's current projects include Yash Raj Film's next directed by Siddharth Anand opposite Ranbir Kapoor, Warner Brother's Chandni Chowk to China, directed by Nikhil Advani opposite Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan's next to be directed by Imtiaz Ali.
The 23-year-old former model, who is currently in Australia filming for the Siddharth Anand film, must have been particularly delighted with Rakesh Roshan's film because it is heroine centric.
Indeed, it is reported that Rakesh Roshan had a tough time finding a star willing to act in the heroine oriented film and had to ultimately settle for the less than stellar Sharman Joshi.
A heroine oriented film is usually a risky box office venture unless the heroine has the power to pull audiences to theatres. The alacrity with which Madhuri Dixit's comeback vehicle Aaja Nachle danced out of theatres soon after its release, despite being promoted by a big banner like Yash Raj Films, is a case in point.
However, Rakesh Roshan seems to have weighed his risks well. Despite having appeared in just one film so far, Om Shanti Om, Deepika is already the most popular Bollywood actress after Aishwarya.
Ironically, Aishwarya, despite her popularity, does not have the histrionic talent to carry a film on her own shoulders.
Deepika does.

source: swaf

Deepika Padukone at the OSO Jewellary launch

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 19:11:00 +0000

Deepika Padukone at the Press Meet of Levis Strauss

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 06:20:00 +0000

Comfortable in her pair of Levis Jeans and a Tee, that’s what Deepika Padukone endorses. See the beautiful Deepika at her casual yet sexy best at a Levi Strauss event as national brand ambassador sharing her style statement and giving insights on her future projects with Ranbir Kapoor and Akshay Kumar. A Must Watch for all Deepika Padukone fans!

Deepika Padukone - Levis Strauss signature JEANS Ad

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Deepika padukone endorses Parachute oil:pictures

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 18:48:00 +0000

Deepika padukone sizzles on Cineblitz

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 17:49:00 +0000

It seems that Shahrukh khan isn't going to left any stone unturned as far as the promotion of his movie is concerned, after going bare chested on the front page of Filmfare, he shares the front page of cineblitz, indian glamour magazine with upcoming hottie and touted as the next best thing Deepika padukone.It would have been really nice, if it would've been only Deepika padukone doing the honours

Whats cooking between Dhoni and Deepika Padukone?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 18:33:00 +0000

After scoring at the Twenty-20 World Cup, it now seems that Team India captain, Mahendra Singh Dhoni is focusing on something new.
No, it is not a new training style that will get Team India ahead in the next round of matches. Instead, it is Bollywood where the young captain is hoping to score.
Rumour has it that Dhoni has invited none other than current Bollywood sensation, actress Deepika Padukone to watch the match on Saturday.
According to a report in Mid-Day, Deepika has accepted the invitation and even cancelled a previous engagement, saying she wanted to “watch Dhoni in action”.
However, like in all cricket games, this one too has a catch — and that is, as Mid-Day reports, that Deepika will be attending the match with her entire family and well as her ex-beau.
Now all one has to wait and see if Dhoni’s batting will be scintillating enough to keep Deepika rooted to the wicket.

she was at the t20 match against australia which the indian team won at the mumbai.

deepika padukone photos 20

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deepika padukone photos 19

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Deepika Padukone On SRK, Om Shanti Om And Her Love Life

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 05:42:00 +0000

How did OSO happen?
When Farah was casting for Happy New Year, she saw my commercials on TV and called my agent. I met her when she was rehearsing at a dance hall in Juhu. When that film didn’t happen, she offered me OSO. Farah took care of me right from the first meeting, introducing me to Shah Rukh Khan and ensuring that I was comfortable with him. Six months prior to shooting, we frequently met up for lunches and dinners.

Lets talk about your role.
In the first half, I play Shantipriya, an actress in the 1970s. What really excited me about the character was that it’s based in the ’70s so I got to experiment with different looks. Combined with Farah Khan’s sensibilities of making bright, colourful, fun films, it was irresistible. I also got to play two characters, which are in great contrast to each other. Manish Malhotra (designer), Bharat and Doris (make-up artistes) and I got to experiment a lot.

Working with SRK…
He makes everyone feel comfortable. He was non-starry and very down-to-earth. There were days when we would sit down and rehearse for important scenes. If there were difficult scenes for me, he would take time out and practise my lines with me even when he wasn’t required on the sets. He would stay till I finished the shot and leave only after it was okayed.

How was the first day’s first shot?
It went off nicely. Farah shot no-dialogue scenes for the first couple of days as she knew I was nervous. Gradually, she built up bigger dialogues as I eased myself into the routine. My first dialogue was, ‘Kutte, kameene! Bhagwan ke liye mujhe chhod de!’ As it was a funny sequence, I didn’t fumble (laughs).

How is Farah as a director?
What I like about her is that she tells you what she wants but also gives you space to do what you want. Farah is very honest and asks for your opinion. I had heard stories about her being rude, but that’s so not true. I can’t think of a single day when she lost her cool with anyone.

Apparently, she once made you cry?
It was just one day that she was upset with me. I was fumbling with my lines as it was the first day of my second look and we were pressed for time. I was nervous and Farah was in a hurry and she said something. Nobody noticed then, but when we saw the scene on the monitor someone noticed a tear in my eye. I didn’t want them to know that I had cried.

Ever thought of following in your dad’s footsteps?
No. I played national level badminton in school but took a break to complete my board exams. I didn’t get back to taking up badminton seriously as it was a hobby. I didn’t enjoy playing it competitively. I used to model as a child. My first ad as an adult was Lyril soap. Today, I am Maybelline’s international face, the brand ambassador for Levi’s denims and Parachute coconut oil.

How did your folks react to your acting decision?
They have always supported me and it’s kept me going. No one from my family is from the film industry, so they don’t know what it is about. I am learning the ropes. My parents were very happy that at this age I have got such a big break.

Any advice from papa?
I like it when my family sits and talks to me about life and what’s good for me. It keeps me grounded. Dad always says dedication, determination and discipline is what’s required to achieve what one wants in life.

You were dating Ranbir Kapoor?
I am not talking about my personal life.

Are you dating Nihar Pandya?
I’m single currently. That should answer all your questions.

Rapid fire
Among SRK, Salman and Aamir, if you had a choice of leading man?
Shah Rukh Khan.

One actress you would never like to work with?
It’s too early to say. I haven’t interacted with anyone personally yet.

If Saif Ali Khan told you that when he saw you kuch kuch hota hai…
I’d say, thanks, but no thanks! I’m a big fan of yours and would love to do a film with you though!

Three favourite actresses…
Sridevi, Madhuri Dixit and Aishwarya Rai.

All-time favourite film?
An action film like Matrix or Charlie’s Angels.

Video interview of deepika padukone

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 05:42:00 +0000