A cover of TIME magazine features Bollywood superstar Deepika Padukone. The iconic magazine has called Deepika Padukone a ‘global star’ bringing ‘the world to Bollywood’. Amidst the interaction she had with TIME Magazine, she spoke about her relationship with Ranveer Singh, India's representation at the Oscars, and the constant political backlash she has been facing over the years.
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Deepika Padukone is one of those actors who rose to stardom with unconventional roles. On her birthday, here are some instances where Deepika Padukone went against the Bollywood celebrity norms and won the hearts of people.
1. Her JNU Visit
In January 2020, Deepika Padukone was seen at the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) to express solidarity with college students who were attacked by a mob. She decided to remain silent in the face of growing anger and protests against the CAA, NRC, and violent incidents on college campuses. That time she was in Delhi because of the promotion for her movie 'Chhapaak'.
2. Appearing At the Awards Show In Jeans And An Oversized Shirt
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There is no denying that Deepika Padukone is a queen when it comes to fashion but at the 67th Filmfare Awards, Deepika Padukone was spotted in an oversized shirt and denim jeans which was the talk of the town. Her purpose of even turning up at the awards ceremony was to support her superstar husband Ranveer Singh who received the best actor (Male) award for his role in the 2021 movie ‘83’.
3. Talking About Mental Health And Suicidal Thoughts
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At a media event in Mumbai, the actor recalled her battle with depression, dealing with mental health issues, and how she overcame it with support from her family and the help of medical professionals. Deepika said, “I was on a career-high, and everything was going well, so there was no reason or no apparent reason why I should've felt the way I was feeling, but I would break down for no reason. There were days when I just didn't want to wake up, I would sleep because sleep for me was an escape, I was suicidal at times.”
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4. Marrying At The Peak Of Her Career
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Deepika Padukone married Ranveer Singhon November 14, 2018, and her movie ‘Padmaavat’ was also released on January 25, 2018. She was at the peak of her career doing exceptional movies which were a big hit at the boxoffice as well. While she was doing promotions for her movie ‘Cocktail’, she said in an interview, “The actor feels that if the marriage doesn’t affect an actor’s career, it should not affect an actress’s. It should depend on what the woman wants. If a woman is ambitious, then she should continue working, but keeping in mind the Indian culture and tradition and the values with which we are brought up, the family becomes our priority post-marriage. The decision should be up to her.”
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5. Facing Boycott For Her Movies
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Even after being an A-listed Bollywood actor, Deepika Padukone too faced a boycott for her movies like ‘Padmaavat’, ‘Chhapaak’, and ‘Pathaan’. ‘Padmaavat’ movie faced a lot of protests regarding the scenes in the movie, the movie name and Rajput groups vandalising the movie's set. Then if you talk about her movie ‘Pathaan’, there was a song named Besharam Rang in which Deepika is seen wearing a saffron-coloured outfit and Shah Rukh Khanholding her. The song stirred up a storm on Twitter regarding everything from religious identities and ideologies to the colour of the actors' clothing. But both movies were big hits at the box office.
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