Deepika Padukone is, hands down, the best-loved B-town actress of all time. Be it beauty, fashion, or acting, the star tops it all. Here are a few instances during which Deepika Padukone defied the expectations of Bollywood celebrities and stole people’s hearts.
Deepika’s JNU Visit
Deepika Padukone was spotted at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in January 2020, showing support for college students who had been attacked by a mob. With the public outcry against the NRC, the CAA, and violent episodes on college campuses, she decided to say nothing. She was in Delhi at the time to promote her film, “Chhapaak.”
DP showed up in casuals for an Awards show!
Although Deepika Padukone is unquestionably a fashion queen, her appearance at the 67th Filmfare Awards in an oversized shirt and jeans was the talk of the town. She went to the awards ceremony primarily to support her rockstar husband, Ranveer Singh, who won best actor for his performance in the 2021 film “83.”
Facing Boycott for multiple movies
Deepika Padukone, an A-listed Bollywood actor, experienced boycotts for her films, including Pathaan, Chapaak, and Padmaavat. The film “Padmaavat” was the target of several protests because of its content, title, and the vandalism of its set by Rajput factions. Next, if you discuss her film “Pathaan,” there’s a song called “Besharam Rang” where Deepika is seen with Shah Rukh Khan holding her as she’s dressed in a saffron-coloured garment. The song caused a sensation on Twitter about several topics, including the performers’ dress colour and religious identities and ideas. Nonetheless, both films were huge hits in theatres.
Deepika opened up about her mental illness
During a media event in Mumbai, the actor talked about her struggle with depression and mental health troubles. She shared how she overcame these challenges with the support of her family and medical professionals. She revealed, “I was on a career high, and everything was going well, so there was no reason or no apparent reason why I should’ve felt the way I was feeling, but I would break down for no reason. There were days when I just didn’t want to wake up. I would sleep because sleep for me was an escape; I was suicidal at times.”
Got married at the peak of her Career
On November 14, 2018, Deepika Padukone got married to Ranveer Singh. On January 25, 2018, her film “Padmaavat” was also released. When her career was at its height, she was making amazing films that were also huge hits at the box office. In an interview, she stated, “The actor feels that if the marriage doesn’t affect an actor’s career, it should not affect an actress’s. It should depend on what the woman wants. If a woman is ambitious, then she should continue working, but keeping in mind the Indian culture and tradition and the values with which we are brought up, the family becomes our priority post-marriage. The decision should be up to her.”