There is no formula to success: Deepika Padukone

She says, "I don't understand the concept of formula films. There is no shortcut to hardwork and similarly there's no formula to a hit film. Nothing can gaurentee you that your film will be a success."
The actor, who has lived life on her terms says that she only chooses films that catch her fancy and irrespective of the fate of her films, she's never had any regrets.

"Before I take up any role, I have to be convinced about the script because I am going to be investing so much of my time working on it. I need to have faith in my character, co-stars and the script. Also, I should be able to enjoy the entire process of making a film," she explains.

Deepika is also of the view that typically male-oriented or female-oriented roles don't exist anymore. She says that the industry, which is known to be a predominantly male-oriented one, gives a fair shot to women as well. "Why just films? In every field, women have caught up with men and how! And just like everything else, a film also needs both, male and female protagonists who play equally important parts in the film. The actor says that she is so focused on her career that nothing disturbs her, not even link- ups.

"Reports about my various link-ups do not affect me anymore. There was a time when I was still getting used to reading about my link-ups in the newspapers but now it doesn't really matter." She also shares a warm working relationship with all her co-stars and refutes anything that says being in a relationship beyond the sets affects your friendship at work.

"It doesn't really make a difference because I keep my personal life separate from my professional life. What I do outside the sets doesn't have any connection with my work. I am a thorough professional," she says before signing off.