DEEPIKA PADUKONE

Hope we won’t have to constantly tell stories on acid attack survivors to see change: Deepika

7:31 pm January 1, 2020

New Delhi: Hoping her cinematic voice can help bring about lasting change in how society perceives acid attack survivors, actor Deepika Padukone says her latest film “Chhapaak” should ideally be so impactful that there won’t be need for another story on acid violence. After all, cinema is in itself such a powerful medium, Deepika told […]

HC directs 'Chhapaak' makers to give credit to acid attack survivor's lawyer for inputs to film

Meghna Gulzar’s ‘Chhapaak’ gets ‘U’ certificate

7:36 pm December 30, 2019

Mumbai: Filmmaker Meghna Gulzar’s “Chhapaak”, starring Deepika Padukone in the lead, on Monday received a ‘U’ certificate and was cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification with no cuts. The movie, based on the life of acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal, is slated to be released on January 10. Meghna said getting a ‘U’ […]

Can’t deny influence of films on youth: Deepika on socially responsible cinema

9:23 pm December 10, 2019

Mumbai: Actor Deepika Padukone believes cinema is a powerful medium and no one can’t deny its influence over society. At a time when the influence of pop culture is under scanner, with Bollywood films and songs coming under the spotlight for romanticising stalking and normalising the lack of respect for a woman’s consent, Deepika said […]

Deepika Padukone to portray Draupadi in her next production

9:10 pm October 25, 2019

Mumbai: Deepika Padukone will play the central role of Draupadi in a retelling of the epic story of Mahabharat from the female perspective. Deepika, who recently turned producer with her upcoming movie “Chhapaak”, will produce the film in collaboration with Madhu Mantena. The story will be told from Draupadi’s eyes and it will give a […]

Martin Scorsese’s ‘The Irishman’ impresses audience at MAMI, gets standing ovation

9:01 pm October 21, 2019

Mumbai: Martin Scorsese’s mafia film “Irishman” had its India premiere at the 21st Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival over the weekend, and touted as the legendary director’s one of the best works till date, the movie met with a standing ovation. Bollywood stars like Vishal Bhardwaj, Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone attended the screening at […]