Deepika Padukone Thrives on 'Self-Criticism'
Actress Deepika Padukone smiles during the Zee Cine Awards in Panchgani Dec. 19. The 26-year-old recently talked about how self-criticism helps her thrive better in the Bollywood industry. (Manav Manglani photo)
NEW DELHI, India
Despite launching a fairly successful Bollywood career during a very brief period of time, actress Deepika Padukone says she is rarely happy with her work.
The 26-year-old says her self-criticism helps her do better with each film.
"I am very harsh on myself. I am very rarely satisfied with my own work but I am glad that it is like this. I would rather be harsh on myself than be happy with the smallest things that I do," said Padukone.
Padukone proved that she is more than just a pretty face with her powerful performance as Veronica in the July 13 release of "Cocktail."
The actress, who has already snagged an award for her performance in the film, says she is happy to note that the audiences' perception of her has changed for the better.
Padukone is currently gearing up for her latest "manipulative" role in the upcoming film "Race 2," slated to release Jan. 25.
"The first part was very successful and 'Race 2' has similar twists and turns. My character Alina is very manipulative and intelligent and she knows how to get her way through whatever she wants," said Padukone.
The Abbas-Mustan film will feature actors Saif Ali Khan, Anil Kapoor, John Abraham, Jacqueline Fernandez, Ameesha Patel and Bipasha Basu.
Padukone will also be starring in the upcoming films "Kochadaiyaan," "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani," "Ram Leela" and "Chennai Express" with actor Shah Rukh Khan.
"'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani' is almost done and we have just started shooting 'Chennai Express.' I am working with Shah Rukh again after four years. The film is true to Rohit Shetty's style," said Padukone.
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