Friendship something-Ranbir andI-never-had-Deepika

Deepika Padukone gets candid about her newfound understanding of her ex, the split with Sidhartha and discovering herself in the character she plays in her next film

It still hasn't happened to me - falling in love with my ex," says Deepika Padukone shrugging off rumours about a cosy chemistry between her and Ranbir Kapoor on the sets of Ayan Mukerji's next. Dressed in a green sleeveless top and white trousers (her favourite, she claims), the leggy beauty recalls the torrid affair between her and the young RK. Getting out of her reverie, she straightens up and adds, "Well, I have had ups and downs in my personal life. But I am a strong person, you know. I am."

Deepika claims that now she shares a comfortable equation with her ex - something that was missing before. "Today, Ranbir and I understand each other better. We have found a friendship that we didn't have when we dated," reveals the actress. In fact, Ranbir was one of the people she turned to after her split with Sidhartha.

Miffed with reports about her plans to sell her new flat in Prabhadevi after her break up with Sidhartha since it was he who bought it for her, Deepika says, "I haven't been gifted the flat. I am not selling it either. I have always been financially independent. I haven't depended on my parents for money since I started working. And hey, Sidhartha and I are still friends."

Over hot cups of tea, the conversation meanders to her career. We realise that the actress has changed quite a bit from her Om Shanti Om days. "Farah Khan presented me very well and I thought that this was what every film would be. But I soon realised that I need to work on my strengths and weaknesses," she says.

Her relationships have taught her a few lessons, she reveals but chooses not to talk about them. Deepika feels that when one is single, they have more time for themselves. "I don't have time to invest in a relationship. I have become a lot more guarded. And on date, I am totally focused on my career," she smiles.

And her career is indeed blooming. After Cocktail, she will be seen with Ranbir in Yeh Jawani Jai Diwani. Also, we hear that she has been finalised for Chennai Express opposite Shah Rukh Khan and the Ekta Kapoor - Karan Johar venture. Evading a confirmation on her movie lineup, Deepika simply says, "Today, it's only Cocktail on my mind."

"While I did have the choice of playing Diana Penty's role, Imtiaz Ali (the writer) felt that I would suit the role of the other girl, Veronica. I was confused but Imtiaz drove home his point. It's a very challenging role. My character has no inhibitions. She hasn't had an ideal childhood but isn't apologetic about it. She seeks attention and gets it. She is very comfortable in her skin. That doesn't make her a bad person. She enjoys partying and having her drink," she continues talking about the film.

She reveals that there is a Veronica in her too. "Definitely not the ultra-glam attires that my character dons or the way she drinks, but I do visit nightclubs and dance. And I don't pretend to be what the society wants me to be. Isn't it normal for a girl my age to do that?" says the 26-year-old.

Isn't finding a willing ear in her ex Ranbir after the split with Sidhartha not a natural thing too? "I am not someone who shows her emotions very easily," comes the reply. "I am strong. But yes, Ranbir is a friend and he will always be there for me," Deepika signs off.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Friendship--something-Ranbir-and-I-never-had-Deepika/articleshow/14665691.cms

The customary Deepika interview about Ranbir before her film's release.

Well... Pyaar rahe na rahe, she will get many frnds this way... Ranbir and now she claims that she is still frnds with Sidharth.. Now lets see who will be her third frnd,

I am not sure if Sidharth wants only to be friends..Every week he tweets weird stuff..dropping hints..

Again friendship with Ranbir Chochu. Eh? When is this going to break up yet again? I fail to understand why is Deepika making spectacle of herself by getting into touch with those who she ever loved and later broke up their relationship with them. If it is to be seen Deepika is kinda shrewd actress . Dunno who would fall down in her trap Next?

She is very clever..u r my friend when i need u and u r my date when u r in demand.😆

Her statement cracks me up is that she has not had friendship with Ranveer while dating him. Does dating take place b/w two person without friendship? Strange Case

Originally posted by: New_nova

She is very clever..u r my friend when i need u and u r my date when u r in demand.😆

Originally posted by: ~Attractive~

Her statement cracks me up is that she has not had friendship with Ranveer while dating him. Does dating take place b/w two person without friendship? Strange Case

I guess u meant ranbir .

Yeah right, now you both are not in a relation just f**k buddies!