Diwali means family, so either I go down to Bangalore, or my family comes to Mumbai. I always ensure I take a few days off. Deepika Padukone bangaloredaydiwali Change image and share on social
I believe chemistry is based on the trust between two performers. What actually works is something intangible - being extremely comfortable in each other's presence. Deepika Padukone basechemistrycomfortable Change image and share on social
My effort is to slip into any role that is offered to me. The minute you go into those costumes, those grand sets, and start prepping up for the role, you become the part or at least start feeling the part. Deepika Padukone costumeeffortfelt share on social
India is home, and that's never going to change. Deepika Padukone changehomeindia Change image and share on social
Preparation is definitely important, but it depends on the kinds of roles I do. Like, I completely identify with my character in 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani.' I had to be myself and I didn't have to actually prepare for it. Deepika Padukone charactercompletelydeewani share on social
I don't think you need any kind of backing here in the industry. I think what you achieve in your life is the result of your own talent and hard work. Deepika Padukone achievebackhard Change image and share on social
I'm such a big fan of Woody Allen. I once tried staying at the same hotel as him, hoping I would bump into him! Deepika Padukone allenbigbump Change image and share on social
I don't look at it as Hollywood or Bollywood, but, of course, my roots are here, and at the end of the day, it's about your roots. You can't take India out of me. Deepika Padukone bollywooddayend Change image and share on social
When I finished 'Cocktail,' it took me a very long time to get out of Veronica's mindspace, behaviour, and zone. I had to reconnect with who I am. It is a similar story with 'Bajirao Mastani.' Some films demand that. Deepika Padukone bajiraobehaviourcocktail share on social
I've not been in a live-in relationship. But I've been exposed to various kinds of equations that can exist between people. When I came from Bangalore, it was black and white. Over the years, I've realised that there's more to what we see on a day-to-day basis. There are all kinds of relationships, all kinds of equations. Deepika Padukone bangalorebasisblack share on social