Deepika Padukone Blog

Deepika Padukone is headed to the US for some time out with family after having worked continuously for three years. She will be going there to attend a close cousin’s wedding and to spend some time with her relatives.

She hasn’t taken a break since she started working on Om Shanti Om back in 2006. She then worked on Bachna Ae Haseeno and Chandni Chowk To China and then Love Aaj Kal and was kept busy with endorsements and other projects. She is currently working on Karthik Calling Karthik and Housefull. So, Deepika didn’t let go of the chance as soon as she found out about it.

Deepika will spend about 10 days in the US attending her cousin’s wedding and hopes the trip will rejuvenate her. The news was confirmed by Deepika herself, who added that it is very important to make time for family even if one’s life is busy.

Source: Samprun Media

The movie where these two Bollywood heartthrobs will be seen together for the first time will have Kunal Kohli as the producer whereas Danish Aslam will be the director.

According to a source close to Deepika, “Post her break-up with Ranbir, Deepika is taking on more and more assignments to keep herself busy. She now wants to focus on her career and make all the right moves. She has signed films with Ashutosh Gowariker and Yash Raj Films. Danish’s film, which is jointly produced by Kunal Kohli and Big Pictures, is another big film in her kitty. Deepika is very excited about it. She chose to sign the film despite Imran being Ranbir’s close friend as she has moved on. She doesn’t want to mix her personal life with her professional life.”

When Kunal Kohli was enquired, he said “It’s true. We have finalised Imran and Deepika for the film. We are hoping to start the film early next year. It`s a love story and we are yet to find a title for the film. Danish will be making his debut as a director with this film.”

Source : India-server.com

A-list Bollywood beauty, Deepika Padukone, recently accompanied Vijay Mallaya (owner of Force India Racing Team), at the World Championship Formula 1 Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi. Deepika was one of the millions of spectators that turned out to cheer on the Force India F1 team at the brand new racing circuit in Abu Dhabi, marking and celebrating the end of the 08 season of Formula One in style. Belonging to a sports family, Deepika has always been a Formula 1 fan with Force India being her favourite team. 

Speaking at the event, Deepika said, “I have always loved visiting Abu Dhabi, but the energy and buzz of the place on race weekend is something else. I am here to cheer the Force India team who has been my favourite ever since Dr Mallaya launched the team last year and am very happy to see the wonderful performance they have put together this season.

It’s really exciting because I get to fulfill my long cherished desire to experience a Formula one race live. It gives me a sense of supreme pride to be part of India’s team at the pinnacle of motorsport and see the Indian tricolour race on this world class race track”.

Source : Glamsham.com

Deepika Padukone seems to be on a signing spree these days. The actress after accepting offers from the coveted Yashraj banner and filmmaker Ashutiosh Gowraker, is all set to act opposite Imran Khan for a movie to be produced by Kunal Shah. Danish Aslam, Kunal’s assistant, will be wielding the megaphone.

“It is supposedly a romantic entertainer. Both Imran and Deepika ooze energy at right level on screen. We found it appropriate to cast the two together. We are confident that movie would make it big,” says Kunal Shah.

Meanwhile, Deepika is tight-lipped these days when queried about reports of estrangement with her boy friend Ranbir Kapoor. The former is busy accepting roles while the latter is busy celebrating the success of his recent release Ajab Premki Kasab Kahani.

Source : Indiaglitz.com

T-Series has acquired audio rights of Chandni Chowk To China starring Akshay Kumar and Deepika Padukone. The movie is being produced by Mukesh Taleja, Ramesh Sippy and Warner Bros.

The comedy action flick has been directed by Nikhil Advani and written by Sirdhar Raghvan. The cinematography has been done by V Manikanandan. The music has been given by Shankar Ehsaan Loy and Kailesh Kher while Bappi Lahri has lent his voice for one song in the movie.

The film was shot in China as the name suggests. The movie will see Deepika in a double role.

Source : Oneindia.in

Hong Kong (PTI): 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, organisers announced here 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 here on March 17.

The model-turned actress made her debut in “Om Shanti Om” which also stars Shahrukh Khan. The film is based on the theme of reincarnation in which the protagonist attempts to rediscover the mystery of his demise and ‘finds’ Shanti, the love of his previous life.

Prior to entering Bollywood, Padukone, daughter of Badminton legend Prakash Padukone, was into modeling.

Source :- www.hindu.com

Deepika 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 :- www.hindustantimes.com

Deepika was not suitable for the role so she was shown the door. When contacted Rakesh Roshan confirms that they are not going ahead with Deepika.

He says, “I am in the process of working on a film which will be directed by Anurag Basu. We may work with Deepika for some other film. “Anurag Basu, who is directing the film endorses, “We are yet scouting for the female lead.”

As for Deepika, he says, “Deepika didn’t fit the role. We’ll definitely work with her in future for some other project. It’s quite a complex character and we are looking out for a female lead.”

After they dumped Deepika, Roshans are now looking at casting a non-Indian for the role. Says a source, “Roshan’s production house and Anurag have been auditioning girls. The female lead needs to be a salsa dancer.”

The film is a romantic-action-thriller which will be shot abroad. It is scheduled to go on the floors by March 2008. Apparently, the film is based on Latin dance forms and Hrithik will be seen performing a lot of salsa.

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 Those are debutante actress Deepika Padukone’s first lines in Om Shanti Om. Read on as she tells us all about the film…

Model-turned-actress Deepika Padukone’s debut film Om Shanti Om releases on November 9, and needless to say, she’s as excited as she’s nervous. However, this Capricorn woman is quite levelheaded for her age (a mere …).

In an exclusive chat, Deepika talks about her father, former badminton champion Prakash Padukone, OSO, co-star/producer Shah Rukh Khan and director Farah Khan. And fields questions about her various link-ups!

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

Although Om Shanti Om is an out-and-out Shah Rukh Khan film, newcomer Deepika Padukone shines through.

Be it her grace, poise, dignity and class as a ’70s diva or as the spunky contemporary girl in the latter half, the actress plays both roles with commendable finesse and elan.

The film, which released on Friday, had a phenomenal opening, thanks to the pre-release publicity.

The lovely Deepika, former world badminton champion Prakash Padukone’s daughter, literally lights up the screen whenever she comes on.

She holds her own in every frame, even when pitted against the larger-than-life superstar Shah Rukh.

The newcomer has a beautiful smile and expressive eyes, which she uses to mirror the character’s feelings.

“Deepika’s performance is so good that you forget she is a newcomer. She is very fresh and her body language exudes oodles of confidence,” says Anuradha, a film buff.

“Shah Rukh’s energetic performance is not able to overshadow Deepika. Her emoting is faultless. She carries off the ’70s look as well as micro minis equally well,” said Geetika Sahai, another movie buff.

While Shah Rukh’s fans have lapped up the film, critics too have given favourable reviews. But most seem to have skipped commenting on the film’s flaws.

They have deliberately brushed its weaknesses under the carpet. But, never mind, the film on the whole is entertaining.

While in Chak De India, Shah Rukh slipped under the skin of his character and wowed with his stupendous performance, he disappoints in Om Shanti Om.

The superstar is repetitive and does overact at times in the first half. He needs to curtail his unwarranted superstar mannerisms even in a total masala film like Om Shanti Om.

Apart from Deepika, another actor who makes an impact is Arjun Rampal. Farah Khan has done justice to the model-turned-actor by giving him a negative role in which he has proved his mettle. Arjun is able to bring the same kind of unscrupulous cold-blooded feel to his character just like villains of the early ’70s.

He plots to kill Deepika, a successful actress who is secretly married to him, because she is pregnant and it poses a threat to his ambitions and career, and succeeds. Talented Shreyas Talpade, as Shah Rukh’s chum, is equally impressive.

Om Shanti Om is entertaining, but script-wise weak. Director Farah Khan could have worked on the script a little more to make the takeoff on the ’70s golden era funnier.
The imitation and spoofs are enjoyable, though at times weak. The finer details of that era are missing.

The film doesn’t look like an ode to the golden era of Bollywood, as Farah claims it to be; rather it looks like a satire.

Source. Ndtvmovies.com