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A decade ago when she forayed into
Bollywood, Deepika Padukone never
imagined she would be a Sanjay Leela
Bhansali heroine. Now, as she prepares for
the release of epic drama Padmavati, which
clocks her trilogy with the filmmaker, the
actress is confident the movie will tide over
the controversy, hit the screens and win a
"bigger battle for the industry.
"As a woman, I feel proud to be a part of
this film, and to tell this story, which needs
to be told. And it needs to be told now,
said Deepika, who plays the title role in
Padmavati Bhansali's professed tribute
to the sacrifice, valour and honour of Rajput
queen Rani Padmavati.
Doubts on the extent to which the National
Award-winning filmmaker has fictionalised
the story, has led to a spiralling controversy
with politicians, organisations and
individuals raising a finger at Bhansali for
"distorting history and demanding that
the release of "Padmavati be stalled.
Deepika is convinced the movie will release,
as scheduled, on December 1.
"It's appalling, it's absolutely appalling. What
have we gotten ourselves into? And where
have we reached as a nation? We have
regressed, she said, commenting on the
hullabaloo the movie is causing pre-release.
"The only people we are answerable to is
the censor board, and I know and I believe
that nothing can stop the release of this
film, said Deepika, adding that the film
industry's support symbolises how "this is
not about Padmavati'... We're fighting a
much bigger battle.
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Padmavati marks the third film that Deepika
has worked in under Bhansali's direction
after romantic crime drama Goliyon Ki
Raasleela Ram-Leela and historical drama
Bajirao Mastani all of which, she says,
gave her roles "so similar, yet so different.
"They are very independent individuals and
very strong characters, Deepika said, her
voice exuding pride that in Padmavati,
while there are two men Shahid Kapoor
and Ranveer Singh she essays the title
role, which "does not happen often in a
woman's career.
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"I celebrate that, she said.
Interestingly, November has marked not
just Deepika's 10 years in the film industry
her debut film Om Shanti Om was
released on November 9 but also
November 15 is when Goliyon Ki Rasleela
Ram-Leela hit the screens four years ago.
"When I debuted, Saawariya' (directed by
Bhansali) and Om Shanti Om' had released
on the same day. I remember back then,
there was this whole thing about the films
clashing, this debut versus that debut. But I
was so naive and so new that none of that
made any sense to me at that point. The
only thought I remember thinking to myself
then was, Oh! How come he didn't cast me
in his movie?'
"I didn't ever think that I could be a
Bhansali heroine, said the daughter of
badminton icon Prakash Padukone.
She describes the "evolution as
"phenomenal.
"From never having been to a film set
before and to not knowing how to deliver
dialogues to today enjoying the craft so
much where I am the most peaceful and
happiest when I am in front of the camera...
I think that's the evolution. And then along
the way you meet a Sanjay Leela Bhansali,
who adds so much meaning to me not just
as an actor and performer, but also as a
human being, the actor said.
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SEPTEMBER 21
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#Padmavati
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"Ten years ago, thinking that I don't fit the
mould of being a Bhansali heroine, and
today working in three films with him back-
to-back... It's been a pretty incredible
journey, said Deepika, who says she
senses a soul, heart and mind connect with
the director.
"We just understand each other by just
looking at each other... I think you can only
get to that stage when you reach a
different sort of, almost a spiritual level of
creativity, where you're not afraid to take
risks or failure. Everything you want to do is
coming with a pure heart and a pure
intention.
(Picture credit: Varinder Chawla)
(Picture credit: Varinder Chawla)
(Picture credit: Varinder Chawla)
(Picture credit: Varinder Chawla)
(Picture credit: Varinder Chawla)
So, can one expect them to collaborate yet
again?
"Well, you never know. As of now, we are all
focussed on Padmavati. And I would love to,
although at this point, I also need to heal
emotionally, mentally and physically from
this experience. I think he and I both need
to heal from this experience before we
collaborate again, she said.
http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/nothing-can-stop-release-of-padmavati-says-deepika-padukone-4936824/.
Bollywood, Deepika Padukone never
imagined she would be a Sanjay Leela
Bhansali heroine. Now, as she prepares for
the release of epic drama Padmavati, which
clocks her trilogy with the filmmaker, the
actress is confident the movie will tide over
the controversy, hit the screens and win a
"bigger battle for the industry.
"As a woman, I feel proud to be a part of
this film, and to tell this story, which needs
to be told. And it needs to be told now,
said Deepika, who plays the title role in
Padmavati Bhansali's professed tribute
to the sacrifice, valour and honour of Rajput
queen Rani Padmavati.
Doubts on the extent to which the National
Award-winning filmmaker has fictionalised
the story, has led to a spiralling controversy
with politicians, organisations and
individuals raising a finger at Bhansali for
"distorting history and demanding that
the release of "Padmavati be stalled.
Deepika is convinced the movie will release,
as scheduled, on December 1.
"It's appalling, it's absolutely appalling. What
have we gotten ourselves into? And where
have we reached as a nation? We have
regressed, she said, commenting on the
hullabaloo the movie is causing pre-release.
"The only people we are answerable to is
the censor board, and I know and I believe
that nothing can stop the release of this
film, said Deepika, adding that the film
industry's support symbolises how "this is
not about Padmavati'... We're fighting a
much bigger battle.
deepikapadukone Follow
OCTOBER 31
900.3k likes 3,645 comments
we can't thank you'll enough for
the love!!! 50 million + views
for #PadmavatiTrailer
@FilmPadmavati
#SanjayLeelaBhansali
@ranveersingh @shahidkapoor
Padmavati marks the third film that Deepika
has worked in under Bhansali's direction
after romantic crime drama Goliyon Ki
Raasleela Ram-Leela and historical drama
Bajirao Mastani all of which, she says,
gave her roles "so similar, yet so different.
"They are very independent individuals and
very strong characters, Deepika said, her
voice exuding pride that in Padmavati,
while there are two men Shahid Kapoor
and Ranveer Singh she essays the title
role, which "does not happen often in a
woman's career.
deepikapadukone Follow
SEPTEMBER 21
636.9k likes 4,729 comments
#Padmavati @FilmPadmavati
"I celebrate that, she said.
Interestingly, November has marked not
just Deepika's 10 years in the film industry
her debut film Om Shanti Om was
released on November 9 but also
November 15 is when Goliyon Ki Rasleela
Ram-Leela hit the screens four years ago.
"When I debuted, Saawariya' (directed by
Bhansali) and Om Shanti Om' had released
on the same day. I remember back then,
there was this whole thing about the films
clashing, this debut versus that debut. But I
was so naive and so new that none of that
made any sense to me at that point. The
only thought I remember thinking to myself
then was, Oh! How come he didn't cast me
in his movie?'
"I didn't ever think that I could be a
Bhansali heroine, said the daughter of
badminton icon Prakash Padukone.
She describes the "evolution as
"phenomenal.
"From never having been to a film set
before and to not knowing how to deliver
dialogues to today enjoying the craft so
much where I am the most peaceful and
happiest when I am in front of the camera...
I think that's the evolution. And then along
the way you meet a Sanjay Leela Bhansali,
who adds so much meaning to me not just
as an actor and performer, but also as a
human being, the actor said.
deepikapadukone Follow
SEPTEMBER 21
825.9k likes 6,694 comments
#Padmavati
@FilmPadmavati
"Ten years ago, thinking that I don't fit the
mould of being a Bhansali heroine, and
today working in three films with him back-
to-back... It's been a pretty incredible
journey, said Deepika, who says she
senses a soul, heart and mind connect with
the director.
"We just understand each other by just
looking at each other... I think you can only
get to that stage when you reach a
different sort of, almost a spiritual level of
creativity, where you're not afraid to take
risks or failure. Everything you want to do is
coming with a pure heart and a pure
intention.
(Picture credit: Varinder Chawla)
(Picture credit: Varinder Chawla)
(Picture credit: Varinder Chawla)
(Picture credit: Varinder Chawla)
(Picture credit: Varinder Chawla)
So, can one expect them to collaborate yet
again?
"Well, you never know. As of now, we are all
focussed on Padmavati. And I would love to,
although at this point, I also need to heal
emotionally, mentally and physically from
this experience. I think he and I both need
to heal from this experience before we
collaborate again, she said.
http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/nothing-can-stop-release-of-padmavati-says-deepika-padukone-4936824/.
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