My dream role is Kajol''s part in DDLJ: Deepika Padukone

Deepika Padukone loves romantic movies and says her ultimate aim is to do what Kajol did in 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' (DDLJ).

'I loved DDLJ and my dream role is Kajol's role in that film,' said Deepika, who has done romantic comedies since her debut 'Om Shanti Om' in 2007.

''Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' came at a time when I was growing up and watching a lot of Indian cinema. At that time parents used to oppose (lovers in the film) and the couple used to go all out to get together...but the parents were there to stop them. There was so much drama on screen. Song sequences were shot in Switzerland. I used to love it,' she added.

Deepika says she has enjoyed acting in romantic comedies like 'Bachna Ae Haseeno', 'Chandni Chowk To China', 'Love Aaj Kal', 'Housefull' and the just released 'Break Ke Baad' and relishes mushy stories.

'As audience I have always enjoyed watching rom-coms which is why even as an actor I enjoy doing love stories,' she said.

But for Ashutosh Gowariker's just released 'Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey', the 24-year-old has taken a departure from her routine genre to play freedom fighter Kalpana Dutta, who was a part of the Chittagong uprising of the 1930s.

'I accepted the role primarily because I was getting a chance to work with Ashutosh Gowariker. Who wouldn't want to work with him? Secondly, I felt the subject was not given too much importance as part of our history books. So as an actor it was a different challenge to be able to educate the audience about a pertinent revolution for Indian independence,' Deepika said.

She sports two braids, simple saris and an almost no make-up look for the film; yet she feels her look is quite glamorous in its own way.

'I don't think this look is any less glamorous. I think the sari is the most glamorous and sensuous dress for women...which is why I chose to wear a sari over a dress for the Cannes Film Festival.'

Deepika will now be on a short break from shooting before she returns to the grind for 'Desi Boyz', starring Akshay Kumar and John Abraham.

She also hopes to have a joyous Christmas and New Year.

'I like spending time with friends and family. I like taking short breaks every four-six months to unwind. Now in December, I will automatically get a break because it is holiday season with Christmas and New Year! The industry itself slows down a bit for a couple of weeks; so I think I will get a well-deserved break,' she said.

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Deepika Padukone (born 5 January 1986) is an Indian actress and a former model. Padukone made her acting debut in the 2006 Kannada film Aishwarya. The following year, she made her Hindi film debut in the blockbuster Om Shanti Om which earned her the Filmfare Best Female Debut Award.

Early life and background

Deepika was born in Copenhagen, Denmark. Her family moved to Bangalore, Karnataka, India, when she was eleven months old. Deepika is of Chitrapur Saraswat Brahmin origin, and her mother tongue is Konkani. Her father, Prakash Padukone, is a retired badminton player of international repute, and her mother is a travel agent. Padukone also has a younger sister, Anisha, born on February 2, 1991.

Padukone attended Sophia High School in Bangalore, and completed her pre-university studies at Mount Carmel College Bangalore. While in high school she played badminton at the state level. However, she was not keen on pursuing a career as a badminton player.

Modeling

While in college, Padukone pursued a career in modeling. She was spotted in a ramp competition in NLS, Bangalore.[citation needed] Over the years, she has modeled for such Indian brand names as Liril, Dabur Lal powder, Close-Up toothpaste and Limca, and has been "brand ambassador" for the Jewels of India retail jewelry show. The cosmetics company Maybelline made her its international spokesperson.

At the fifth annual Kingfisher Fashion Awards she was awarded the title "Model of the Year". Shortly afterward, she was chosen as one of the models for the Kingfisher Swimsuit Calendar for 2006 and won two trophies at the Idea Zee Fashion Awards: "Female Model of the Year - (Commercial Assignments)" and "Fresh Face of the Year". Padukone was also chosen as the brand ambassador of Kingfisher Airlines and later Levi Strauss and Tissot SA. In addition, she appeared in the music video for Himesh Reshammiya's song Naam Hai Tera.
Acting

In 2006, Padukone made her cinematic debut in the Kannada film Aishwarya opposite actor Upendra. She later made a successful Bollywood debut in 2007 with Farah Khan's blockbuster Om Shanti Om opposite Shahrukh Khan. Her performance was well received, earning the actress a Filmfare Best Female Debut Award as well as her first Filmfare Best Actress nomination. Taran Adarsh from indiaFM noted, "Deepika has all it takes to be a top star — the personality, the looks and yes, she's supremely talented too. Standing in the same frame as SRK and getting it right is no small achievement. She comes as a whiff of fresh air!" Padukone was then seen in Siddharth Anand's romantic comedy Bachna Ae Haseeno opposite Ranbir Kapoor and alongside Bipasha Basu and Minissha Lamba. The film, which released on 15 August 2008, performed reasonably well at the box office. Her next film Chandni Chowk To China, released on 16 January 2009, and was a critical and commercial disaster. Padukone's fourth release Love Aaj Kal, released on 31 July 2009 and proved to be one of the biggest hits of 2009. Her first release in 2010 was Excel Entertainment’s Karthik Calling Karthik opposite Farhan Akhtar.

Padukone was last seen in Sajid Khan’s Housefull alongside Akshay Kumar. The movie was a commercial hit. Her future projects include Yash Raj Films' Lafangey Parindey, Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey directed by Ashutosh Gowarikar, and Kunal Kohli’s Break Ke Baad co-starring Imran Khan.
Other work

In 2009, Deepika started writing weekly columns for HT City, the lifestyle supplement of Hindustan Times. These columns appear online on social network, Desimartini.
Personal life

In March 2008, Padukone began dating Ranbir Kapoor, her co-star from the film Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008). The couple broke up in November 2009.

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Actress Deepika showcases her talent on ‘India’s Got Talent’

Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone, who is playing a visually challenged girl in the forthcoming film “Lafangey Parindey”, says her character in the film is very strong and doesn’t give up on her talent and receives due recognition from a talent show named “India’s Got Talent” in the film.

Talking about her character in the movie, Deepika said: “Pinky is very clear about one thing – she wants to win in life and she chooses to do this through her talent.

She has the hunger to reach the stars notwithstanding her limitation of being blind. She has what it takes to win at a platform like ‘India’s Got Talent’ and decides to go for it.”

Yash Raj Films’ “Lafangey Parindey”, releasing Aug 20, is the story of a group of youngsters living in the back streets of Mumbai.

It will see actor Neil Nitin Mukesh playing a boxer who fights blindfolded while Deepika will be seen as a visually challenged girl who can dance on skates.

Meanwhile, the second season of “India’s Got Talent” is beginning Friday on Colors channel.

For more India Talent visit this link: http://igt.in.com/

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Deepika Padukone body size is Zero?

Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone, who is blessed with a good figure, says she does not believe in being size zero as the Indian body type is not meant for it.

"Correct me if I am wrong, but I personally feel that the Indian body type is not cut out to be size zero. I am not size zero and I don't believe in that either," Deepika told IANS.

"I believe that it's nice to be little full and have a nice shape," she added.

The Bollywood actress was the show stopper for designer duo Shantanu & Nikhil's show at the Lakme Fashion Week here Sunday.

According to Deepika, an actress gets a role for her performance and not the body type.

"In the (film) industry, body size doesn't matter. What matters is how much an actor contributes through his performance and not his body size," explained Deepika.

"It is important that every person should wear clothes that go with their body - the cut, the fabric make a lot of difference," she added.

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"New Love Birds" Shahid and Deepika

After having faced failed relationships in their life, both Shahid Kapur and Deepika Padukone seem to be finding solace in each other's company now.

If the latest buzz is to be believed, Shahid Kapur and Deepika Padukone are currently dating each other. According to sources, the two were seen partying together recently and it's also known that Shahid is making frequent trips to Deepika's Bandra home these days.

After his break up with Kareena Kapoor, Shahid has been linked to many actresses like Priyanka Chopra and Vidya Balan. Now, Deepika is the latest and hottest of the lot in his life. Deepika's story is no different, after her break-up with Ranbir Kapoor; it seems she's also looking for a new companionship.

So, the secret has got bust. Let's hope the new love birds have a lasting affair of their life this time around.

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