Deepika Padukone calls off Chhapaak promotions as Delhi erupts in violence
5 years ago

Deepika Padukone calls off Chhapaak promotions as Delhi erupts in violence

India Today  

Deepika Padukone has cancelled the Delhi leg of promotions of her upcoming film Chhapaak as the capital erupted in violence on Tuesday. The actress was a speaker on Day 2 of Agenda AajTak 2019, being held in Delhi, when she and director Meghna Gulzar informed that they would not be attending the event. On Sunday, a police crackdown on Jamia Millia Islamia University students made universities across India and abroad stand up in solidarity. Deepika, who was supposed to promote her film Chhapaak in the capital today, called the events off.

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Deepika Padukone's Shocking Revelation: She Was Replaced in a Major Film!
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Deepika Padukone's Shocking Revelation: She Was Replaced in a Major Film!

ABP News  

Deepika Padukone has come to light regarding a past interview where she reveals that she was replaced in a major film because of a hero's final call on it. While she does not specify the name of the film or the actor involved, her confession has sparked interest among her fans. The interview suggests that Deepika was replaced in a …

Deepika Padukone reveals the hilarious real reason behind her big belly at Kalki 2898 AD event
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Deepika Padukone reveals the hilarious real reason behind her big belly at Kalki 2898 AD event

Hindustan Times  

Deepika Padukone was the centre of attention at the pre-release event for Kalki 2898 AD, as she flaunted her baby bump in a black dress. Actors Deepika Padukone and Prabhas attend a promotional event of their upcoming Indian epic science fiction dystopian film �Kalki 2898 AD� in Mumbai on June 19, 2024. After Kalki 2898 AD, fans will see Deepika …

'No denying': Meghna Gulzar ADMITS Deepika Padukone's JNU visit impacted Chhapaak
1 year, 1 month ago

'No denying': Meghna Gulzar ADMITS Deepika Padukone's JNU visit impacted Chhapaak

India TV News  

Meghna Gulzar is one of the finest filmmakers in Hindi cinema. In an interview with The Indian Express, she opened up about the failure of her last film Chhapaak, which starred Deepika Padukone as an acid attack survivor Laxmi. Gulzar admitted that Padukone's visit affected Chhapaak's performance at the box office. When Deepika Padukone visited JNU In January 2020, Deepika …

Deepika Padukone's past relationships played as a video at college fest, fans demand legal action
1 year, 1 month ago

Deepika Padukone's past relationships played as a video at college fest, fans demand legal action

Firstpost  

The actress has been facing vicious trolling and nastiness on social media ever since her Koffee With Karan 8 episode with Ranveer Singh Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh recently graced Karan Johar’s chat show Koffee With Karan 8 and spoke about how their relationship began and bloomed. Here’s the said video: This BHU, Varanasi Uttar Pradesh Memes are ok But …

Deepika Padukone gets embarrassed as she reveals she's currently binge-watching Indian Matchmaking. Watch
1 year, 7 months ago

Deepika Padukone gets embarrassed as she reveals she's currently binge-watching Indian Matchmaking. Watch

India Today  

Deepika Padukone is currently busy with back-to-back projects. During the sesssion, Deepika also revealed that she is currently binge-watching Indian Matchmaking. DEEPIKA PADUKONE IS CURRENTLY BINGE-WATCHING INDIAN MATCHMAKING! During the AMA session on Instagram, a fan asked Deepika Padukone what is she currently binge-watching on. Watch: DEEPIKA’S WORK FRONT Deepika Padukone was last seen in Pathaan, which hit screens earlier …

Deepika Padukone opens up on political backlash in India
1 year, 7 months ago

Deepika Padukone opens up on political backlash in India

Live Mint  

Deepika Padukone has been featured on the cover of TIME magazine as the latest global star. But the truth is, I don’t feel anything about it.” Political controversies around Deepika Padukone Deepika’s film Padmaavat saw protests from Karni Sena, and her visit to the Jawaharlal Nehru University to express solidarity with students who were attacked by a mob caused an …

PM Modi asks BJP leaders to not make ‘unnecessary remarks’ on films
1 year, 11 months ago

PM Modi asks BJP leaders to not make ‘unnecessary remarks’ on films

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 17 advised BJP members against making “unnecessary remarks“ on films. According to reports, the Prime Minister, in his address to party workers at the BJP national executive, said, “No one should make unnecessary comments that would overshadow the hard work we do.” Mr. Modi suggested that such remarks put the party’s development agenda on …

Deepika Padukone hospitalised after complaining of uneasiness: Report
2 years, 3 months ago

Deepika Padukone hospitalised after complaining of uneasiness: Report

India Today  

Post health scare on the sets of Project K in June, Deepika Padukone was reportedly rushed to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai on Monday, September 26, after she complained of uneasiness. DEEPIKA HOSPITALISED DUE TO UNEASINESS: REPORT Deepika Padukone was allegedly hospitalised on the night of September 26 after she complained of uneasiness. DEEPIKA RUSHED TO HOSPITAL FROM PROJECT K …

Deepika Padukone Admitted to Hospital Last Night After Complaining of Uneasiness: Report
2 years, 3 months ago

Deepika Padukone Admitted to Hospital Last Night After Complaining of Uneasiness: Report

News 18  

Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone was reportedly rushed to Breach Candy hospital, Mumbai last night after she complained of uneasiness. TOP SHOWSHA VIDEO However, the film’s producer Aswini Dutt later dismissed all such reports saying Deepika was not ‘rushed’ to the hospital but went there only for a routine check-up. After mild fluctuations in her BP, she visited the hospital for …

Deepika Padukone shares heartwarming video ft. Ranveer, Ranbir, Sanjay Leela Bhansali on her birthday | WATCH
3 years ago

Deepika Padukone shares heartwarming video ft. Ranveer, Ranbir, Sanjay Leela Bhansali on her birthday | WATCH

India TV News  

Highlights Deepika Padukone was last seen alongside husband Ranveer Singh in sports drama '83' Deepika is currently gearing up for the release of Shakun Batra's Gehraiyaan She will play the role of Alisha opposite Siddhant Chaturvedi Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone is celebrating her 36th birthday today. The newly released posters include captivating individual character posters for the lead cast, a …

On her 36th birthday, looking at how Deepika Padukone has forged ahead in film career, with signature grace intact
3 years ago

On her 36th birthday, looking at how Deepika Padukone has forged ahead in film career, with signature grace intact

Firstpost  

Deepika Padukone exudes a sense of wellbeing that comes naturally only to those who are secure in their lives. At one point in her career, Deepika Padukone was trying to compete with Priyanka Chopra Jonas, which was like Waheeda Rehman trying to compete with Mumtaz. Similarly, you will not see Padukone in a Salman Khan film because heroines are expected …

Deepika Padukone to turn Hollywood producer
3 years, 4 months ago

Deepika Padukone to turn Hollywood producer

Deccan Chronicle  

Deepika Padukone, who has already produced films like Chhapaak and 83 and will be producing the remake of The Intern, is now producing a Hollywood flick in which she is starring. Adam Fogelson, chairman, STXfilms Motion Picture Group announced that the company is developing a romantic comedy for Deepika Padukone, who will also produce the film through her Ka Productions …

Deepika Padukone to make her Hollywood comeback with cross-cultural romantic comedy, to co-produce it too
3 years, 4 months ago

Deepika Padukone to make her Hollywood comeback with cross-cultural romantic comedy, to co-produce it too

Hindustan Times  

Deepika Padukone has announced her next Hollywood project, four-and-a-half years after she starred in Vin Diesel's xXx: Return of Xander Cage. The actor has signed a cross-cultural romantic comedy, developed by Eros STX Global Corporations' division STXfilms. STXfilms is also in talks with Temple Hill Productions' Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen, of the Twilight franchise and The Fault in Our …

In Deepika Padukone's Piku, modern Delhi girl meets Bengali accents. On Fashion Friday
3 years, 8 months ago

In Deepika Padukone's Piku, modern Delhi girl meets Bengali accents. On Fashion Friday

India Today  

Piku is a movie that always comes to mind when one thinks of a film that got everyday fashion right for the modern Indian woman. Piku starring Irrfan, Deepika Padukone and Amitabh Bachchan Piku, a heartwarming story that depicted “motion se hi emotion,” documented a loving father’s bond with his daughter. Piku got the modern Indian woman's style right Her …

Deepika Padukone shares adorable childhood pic, calls herself Indiranagar ki gundi
3 years, 9 months ago

Deepika Padukone shares adorable childhood pic, calls herself Indiranagar ki gundi

India Today  

Deepika Padukone keeps abreast with social media trends and often participates in them with perfection. So, when Rahul Dravid's new DEEPIKA PADUKONE IS INDIRANAGAR KI GUNDI IN BABY PIC Deepika Padukone is all shades of cute in the photo she shared on Instagram. Here's how Deepika Padukone aced the Buss It Challenge with husband Ranveer Singh. Deepika Padukone will be …

Deepika Padukone paints the town beige in head-to-toe co-ordinated ensemble
3 years, 9 months ago

Deepika Padukone paints the town beige in head-to-toe co-ordinated ensemble

Hindustan Times  

Deepika Padukone and sister Anisha Padukone have been heading out in Mumbai for quite a few dinners, and Deepika has been putting her most fashionable foot forward for these dinner dates with her golf player sister. The sisters most recently headed to the suburban restaurant Tori in Bandra, and on the way out, the Padmaavat actor was snapped by paparazzi, …

Deepika Padukone: The Real Queen in the Face of Adversity
4 years ago

Deepika Padukone: The Real Queen in the Face of Adversity

The Quint  

In January 2020, actor Deepika Padukone did what none of her peers have dared to do till date and took a stand for what she believes in. The actress, who was in Delhi at the time to promote her upcoming release Chhapaak, paid a quiet visit to the Jawaharlal Nehru University campus where a peaceful student protest against a fee …

Deepika Padukone Deletes All Posts From Instagram and Twitter, Leaves Netizens Shocked
4 years ago

Deepika Padukone Deletes All Posts From Instagram and Twitter, Leaves Netizens Shocked

News 18  

Actress Deepika Padukone, who is currently vacationing with husband Ranveer Singh in Ranthambore National Park, recently left fans shocked after she deleted all her posts on Instagram and Twitter. Looks like she has a New Years Present planned for all her fans pic.twitter.com/HTyqB9rlKN— Devdas December 31, 2020 Deepika said new decade, new me— Fawadpika Supremacy December 31, 2020 New covid …

Swara Bhasker Slams Twitterati Who Alleged Deepika Padukone was Paid Rs 5 cr to Attend JNU Protest
4 years, 5 months ago

Swara Bhasker Slams Twitterati Who Alleged Deepika Padukone was Paid Rs 5 cr to Attend JNU Protest

News 18  

Earlier this year in January, Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone paid a visit to the Jawaharlal Nehru University to express solidarity with students who were protesting against the CAA, NRC and acts of violence on university campuses. “Deepika padukone took 5 crores for her 2 minutes appearance in JNU for Anti-CAA protests while @ReallySwara could only manage a C-grade web series …

Deepika Padukone urges people to watch Keerthy Suresh's Mahanati. See pic
4 years, 7 months ago

Deepika Padukone urges people to watch Keerthy Suresh's Mahanati. See pic

India Today  

Deepika Padukone is currently in self-quarantine with husband Ranveer Singh at their house in Mumbai. Here's her post: Deepika Padukone's Instagram story Director Nag Ashwin, who directed Mahanati, was surprised seeing Deepika Padukone's Instagram story. Nag Ashwin's story on Instagram After the nationwide lockdown was imposed to curb the spread of novel coronavirus, the actress is homebound, just like the …

Deepika Padukone dedicates first award for Chhapaak to Laxmi Agarwal for showing ‘what beauty truly means’
4 years, 10 months ago

Deepika Padukone dedicates first award for Chhapaak to Laxmi Agarwal for showing ‘what beauty truly means’

Hindustan Times  

Deepika Padukone, who was honoured with the Powerful Performer Of The Year award at the Femina Beauty Awards 2020, dedicated her trophy to acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal. Deepika played an acid attack survivor in Meghna Gulzar’s Chhapaak, which was inspired by Laxmi’s life. Having said that,Chhapaak for me is not just a film.It is a movement;that has challenged the …

Deepika Padukone takes off on a pre-Valentine's Day vacation with hubby Ranveer Singh
4 years, 11 months ago

Deepika Padukone takes off on a pre-Valentine's Day vacation with hubby Ranveer Singh

India Today  

As the season of love in the air, the most loved couple of Bollywood, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are jetting off to some exotic location for enjoying a vacation together. Deepika and Ranveer tied the knot in Lake Como, Italy in a traditional Konkani ceremony on November 14, 2018, while a Sindhi wedding was organised the next day, both …

Deepika Padukone’s Chhapaak not a flop, trade says ‘it found its target audience’
4 years, 11 months ago

Deepika Padukone’s Chhapaak not a flop, trade says ‘it found its target audience’

Hindustan Times  

Deepika Padukone’s first production, Chhapaak, not only found its target audience but also made money for those involved. On being asked if Chhapaak has recovered its budget, film trade analyst Girish Johar told Hindustan Times, “Yes from all the rights, it seems that Chhapaak actually is not a losing venture. It has been seen by those for whom it was …

Deepika Padukone draws social media ire over Tiktok challenge on Chhappak 'look', Twitterati call it 'insensitive'
4 years, 11 months ago

Deepika Padukone draws social media ire over Tiktok challenge on Chhappak 'look', Twitterati call it 'insensitive'

Firstpost  

Deepika Padukone is at the centre of a social media storm after she was slammed for a TikTok video, where she challenges an influencer to recreate her acid attack survivor ‘’look’’ from her latest film Chhapaak. However, her attempt at recreating the actor’s ‘’look’’ from Chhapaak, in which Deepika plays Malti, an acid attack survivor, was criticised on social media. …

Deepika Padukone stayed silent when asked about JNU, just like her university visit
4 years, 11 months ago

Deepika Padukone stayed silent when asked about JNU, just like her university visit

India Today  

Deepika Padukone recently attended an event in Mumbai where she was asked about her visit to the Jawaharlal Nehru University on January 7. Days before the release of Meghna Gulzar's Chhapaak, lead actress and the producer of the film, Deepika Padukone paid a visit to JNU. As one of the members speaking at the event broached the JNU topic, Deepika …

Chhapaak director Meghna on Deepika's JNU visit: Must look at personal and professional separately
4 years, 11 months ago

Chhapaak director Meghna on Deepika's JNU visit: Must look at personal and professional separately

India Today  

Chhapaak director Meghna Gulzar has finally spoken about Deepika Padukone's JNU visit and says that what a person does in their personal life must be viewed separately from the professional. Deepika raised a lot of eyebrows when she visited the JNU campus last week to express her solidarity with the students after the university saw an attack by several masked …

Chhapaak box office collection Day 4: Deepika Padukone film earns Rs 21.37 crore
4 years, 11 months ago

Chhapaak box office collection Day 4: Deepika Padukone film earns Rs 21.37 crore

India Today  

Deepika Padukone's Chhapaak, directed by Meghna Gulzar, is steady at the box office. taran adarsh January 14, 2020 Apart from Deepika Padukone, the film also stars Vikrant Massey who plays Amol, an NGO owner. Watch Chhapaak trailer here: Splendid reviews from film critics couldn't attract audiences to the theatres to watch Chhapaak, which receives tough competition from Ajay Devgn's Tanhaji: …

Chhapaak suffers over politics
4 years, 11 months ago

Chhapaak suffers over politics

Deccan Chronicle  

Politics has finally and irrevocably entered our cinema. This is proven by the abysmally low box office figures for Chhapaak, Meghna Gulzar’s much talked-about tale of an acid-attack survivor’s fight for justice. “I expected a business of Rs 30-32 crores over the weekend,” says a box office analyst who thinks Deepika Padukone’s visit to the JNU definitely proved costly for …

Meghna Gulzar on Chhapaak: ‘Let’s hope this film starts a conversation on what could be probable solutions’
4 years, 11 months ago

Meghna Gulzar on Chhapaak: ‘Let’s hope this film starts a conversation on what could be probable solutions’

Hindustan Times  

“Chhapaak is an important story and we are all encouraged with the love being showered on us,” says director Meghna Gulzar about her recently released film, which she co-produced as well. Meghna Gulzar is receiving rave reviews for her latest outing starring Deepika Padukone in the lead, Chhapaak. Let’s hope this film starts a conversation on what could be probable …

Chhapaak: After tax exemption, Madhya Pradesh to honour Deepika Padukone at IIFA
4 years, 11 months ago

Chhapaak: After tax exemption, Madhya Pradesh to honour Deepika Padukone at IIFA

India Today  

A day after exempting Chhapaak from entertainment tax, the Madhya Pradesh government kept the political pot boiling by announcing on Friday to honour actor Deepika Padukone during the International Indian Film Academy Awards. Besides exempting the film, Chief Ministers Kamal Nath and Bhupesh Baghel have sought to promote it in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. Kamal Nath tweeted, "Deepika Padukone's film …

Chhapaak box office collection Day 1: Deepika Padukone film earns Rs 4.77 crore
4 years, 11 months ago

Chhapaak box office collection Day 1: Deepika Padukone film earns Rs 4.77 crore

India Today  

Deepika Padukone came to the big screen this Friday to shake us up with the story of acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal in Chhapaak. Chhapaak has earned Rs 4.77 crore at the box office on the first day of its release. Leading this talented pack is Deepika Padukone, the Pretty-Face Padukone, who let go of that face for this film. …

Chhapaak: Fake negative reviews flood ticketing website on release day
5 years ago

Chhapaak: Fake negative reviews flood ticketing website on release day

India Today  

Deepika Padukone and Meghna Gulzar's Chhapaak released in theatres today. After Deepika's JNU visit, trolls targeted Chhapaak by spreading false news on social media. Fake tweets on social media claimed that the name of Naeem Khan has been replaced by Rajesh Sharma in the film, while in reality, Naeem's name has been changed to Basheer Khan in Chhapaak. One social …

Chhapaak movie review: Deepika Padukone is stellar in Meghna Gulzar’s impactful film
5 years ago

Chhapaak movie review: Deepika Padukone is stellar in Meghna Gulzar’s impactful film

Hindustan Times  

Chhapaak Director - Meghna Gulzar Cast - Deepika Padukone, Vikrant Massey Chhapaak movie review: Deepika Padukone plays a character inspired by Laxmi Agarwal in Meghna Gulzar’s film. Based on a real life incident of acid attack violence and a survivor’s story, the film starring Deepika Padukone as the protagonist leaves an impact though it lacks the shock value that one …

Chhapaak: Court asks Meghna Gulzar to give due credit to Laxmi Agarwal’s lawyer
5 years ago

Chhapaak: Court asks Meghna Gulzar to give due credit to Laxmi Agarwal’s lawyer

Hindustan Times  

A Delhi court on Thursday directed the makers of Chhapaak to give due credits to advocate Aparna Bhatt for her contribution in the making of the film. Additional Senior Civil Judge Dr Pankaj Sharma directed director Meghna Gulzar and the makers of the film to mention the advocate's name in the credit roll. The court also asked the makers to …

‘Chhapaak’ storm: Laxmi Agarwal’s lawyer plans to sue makers of Deepika Padukone film
5 years ago

‘Chhapaak’ storm: Laxmi Agarwal’s lawyer plans to sue makers of Deepika Padukone film

The Hindu  

Advocate Aparna Bhat, who represented acid attack victim Laxmi Agarwal in court, is upset with the Deepika Padukone-starrer Chhapaak and has threatened to take legal action against the makers of the film. The advocate, who played a pivotal role in real life to ensure justice was served to Laxmi in the case fought at Patiala House Courts, took to Facebook …

Chhapaak movie review: Deepika Padukone's acid attack saga has its moments, but not enough
5 years ago

Chhapaak movie review: Deepika Padukone's acid attack saga has its moments, but not enough

Firstpost  

Despite the standard disclaimer that appears at the start of pretty much every film these days, Chhapaak – as is evident from its promotions – is based on the true story of acid-attack survivor and activist Laxmi Agarwal. Chhapaak’s narrative style is largely documentary-like, leaving the horror of Malti’s reality to do its work on viewer emotions. Perhaps I have …

Laxmi Agarwal's lawyer plans to sue Deepika Padukone, Meghna Gulzar for Chhapaak
5 years ago

Laxmi Agarwal's lawyer plans to sue Deepika Padukone, Meghna Gulzar for Chhapaak

India TV News  

Advocate Aparna Bhat, who represented acid attack victim Laxmi Agarwal in court, is upset with the Deepika Padukone-starrer Chhapaak and has threatened to take legal action against the makers of the film. Meghna Gulzar with acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal Wednesday's controversies over "Chhapaaka followed Deepika's visit to Jawaharlal Nehru University on Tuesday night. Deepika's JNU visit was construed by …

Chhapaak Movie Review: Deepika Padukone makes you scream, cry and laugh in New Year blockbuster
5 years ago

Chhapaak Movie Review: Deepika Padukone makes you scream, cry and laugh in New Year blockbuster

India Today  

Har Ghadi Badal Rahi Hai Roop Zindagi is the latest chartbuster on the radio. Inside a two-room servant quarter in one of the bungalows in Delhi's posh Golf Lawns, a 17-year-old dances to Sonu Nigam crooning har pal yahaan, jee bhar jiyo, jo hai samaa, kal ho na ho. Director Meghna Gulzar doesn't let you forget her protagonist's struggle for …

Chhapaak celeb reviews: Bollywood calls Deepika Padukone film stirring and uplifting
5 years ago

Chhapaak celeb reviews: Bollywood calls Deepika Padukone film stirring and uplifting

India Today  

Deepika Padukone's Chhapaak is set to hit screens on January 10. Riteish Deshmukh, who attended Chhapaak screening with wife Genelia D'Souza, wrote, "Just watched #Chhappak a brilliant film by one of my favourite filmmakers @meghnagulzar - @deepikapadukone’s portrayal of an acid attack survivor, her pain, her courage, her fight is pitch perfect. Chhapaak pierces your heart!Such stories must be told …

Deepika Padukone's promotional video for Skill India dropped after her JNU visit?
5 years ago

Deepika Padukone's promotional video for Skill India dropped after her JNU visit?

India Today  

Though she was in the city to promote her film Chhapaak, Deepika Padukone took a break from her work to visit Jawaharlal Nehru University on January 7. Two days after Deepika's visit to JNU, reports are doing rounds that the actress's promotional video for Ministry of Skill Development has been dropped. According to a report in ThePrint, the promotional video …

Deepika Padukone shows sequins are evergreen in electrifying Sabyasachi saree at Chhapaak screening
5 years ago

Deepika Padukone shows sequins are evergreen in electrifying Sabyasachi saree at Chhapaak screening

India Today  

Deepika Padukone attended the screening of her upcoming film Chhapaak in Mumbai last night. An evident lover of six yards of drape, Deepika glittered in a sequinned saree from her favourite designer Sabyasachi at the event. Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone at Chhapaak screening What do you think about Deepika's look? ALSO WATCH: Deepika Padukone visits JNU to show solidarity …

Bombay HC allows release of Deepika Padukone’s ‘Chhapaak’
5 years ago

Bombay HC allows release of Deepika Padukone’s ‘Chhapaak’

The Hindu  

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday allowed Deepika Padukone-starrer Chhapaak, which is based on the life of acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal, to release as scheduled, on Friday. The court told Mr. Bharti’s advocate, Girish Godbole, that if there were any similarities between his script and the film, they would have to point it out. The court said in order …

DMK MP Kanimozhi extends her support to Deepika Padukone for standing with protesters at JNU
5 years ago

DMK MP Kanimozhi extends her support to Deepika Padukone for standing with protesters at JNU

India TV News  

Bollywood star Deepika Padukone's visit to Jawaharlal Nehru University has become a matter of massive political debate since she stood in solidarity with the protesting students against recent attack on varsity campus. DMK MP Kanimozhi is the one who extended her support to the actress for standing by the students protesting against the attack by masked mob on Sunday inside …

Deepika Padukone’s JNU appearance divides internet: Bollywood stands in support amid calls to boycott Chhapaak
5 years ago

Deepika Padukone’s JNU appearance divides internet: Bollywood stands in support amid calls to boycott Chhapaak

Hindustan Times  

Actor Deepika Padukone’s political statement has divided the nation. Deepika’s first film as producer, Chhapaak -- she also stars in the lead role -- is due for release on Friday. While members of the film industry such as Anurag Kashyap, Vikramaditya Motwane, Swara Bhasker, Neeraj Ghaywan, Anubhav Sinha, Nikkhil Advani, Vikrant Massey, Simi Garewal, Shabana Azmi and others came out …

Why Deepika Padukone’s presence in JNU needs special mention
5 years ago

Why Deepika Padukone’s presence in JNU needs special mention

Hindustan Times  

Politics has always been an unwritten script in India’s Hindi film industry. Actor Deepika Padukone is seen at a gathering at JNU in solidarity with the students against Sunday’s violence, in New Delhi, on Tuesday. Bollywood’s top actress Deepika Padukone’s guest appearance at the JNU on Wednesday after the much-criticised violence unleashed by masked goons in the country’s premier university …

Deepika Padukone on JNU violence: ‘Very angry at what is happening but it is worse that no action is being taken’
5 years ago

Deepika Padukone on JNU violence: ‘Very angry at what is happening but it is worse that no action is being taken’

Hindustan Times  

Bollywood star Deepika Padukone spoke about violence on the Jawaharlal Nehru University campus in an interview, saying she was “very angry” at the situation. Deepika Padukone is seen at a gathering at JNU in solidarity with the students against Sunday’s violence, in New Delhi, India, on Tuesday, January 07, 2020. This is not the foundation of our country.” While Deepika …

Chhapaak trailer reminds Kangana Ranaut of Rangoli’s struggles, actor says ‘my entire family thanks Deepika Padukone for the film’
5 years ago

Chhapaak trailer reminds Kangana Ranaut of Rangoli’s struggles, actor says ‘my entire family thanks Deepika Padukone for the film’

Hindustan Times  

Actor Kangana Ranaut has extended her support for Deepika Padukone’s upcoming film Chhapaak which tells the story of an acid attack survivor. Kangana Ranaut talks about Chhapaak trailer and thanks Deepika Padukone for making a film on acid attack survivors. Haal hi me maine film Chhapaak ka trailer dekha aur mujhe wo trailer dekhne ke baaad apni behen Rangoli ke …

‘Chhapaak’ or Not, Deepika Padukone Knew JNU Visit Would Invite Hate. But that Didn't Stop Her
5 years ago

‘Chhapaak’ or Not, Deepika Padukone Knew JNU Visit Would Invite Hate. But that Didn't Stop Her

News 18  

On Tuesday, Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone stopped by Jawaharlal Nehru University, which has been embroiled in chaos and protests for the past three days, in order to show her solidarity with the students. I never imagined that actress like Deepika Padukone will support These JNU Goons and Afzal Now Deepika shows True colour This is my final decision that I …

Deepika Padukone and Narendra Modi: Aap chronology samajhiye
5 years ago

Deepika Padukone and Narendra Modi: Aap chronology samajhiye

India Today  

No one saw coming what JNU was about to see on Tuesday evening. PM Narendra Modi tweeted to Deepika, "Requesting @deepikapadukone, @aliaa08 and @AnushkaSharma to urge people to vote in large numbers for the coming elections. OCTOBER 2019: Deepika turned Bharat Ki Laxmi for PM Narendra Modi's Diwali ad campaign. Narendra Modi shared the video on Twitter with an ode …

Feel Proud We Aren't Scared: Deepika Padukone on Nationwide Protests
5 years ago

Feel Proud We Aren't Scared: Deepika Padukone on Nationwide Protests

News 18  

It is heartening to see people come out and raise their voice without fear, says actor Deepika Padukone as thousands across the country take to the streets to voice their protest against the amended Citizenship Act, the National Register of Citizens and violence in JNU. Whatever may be our point of view, it's nice to see," Deepika told NDTV India …

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