Deepika Padukone Breaks Silence on Spirit
Deepika Padukone Breaks Silence on Spirit
Bollywood superstar Deepika Padukone has finally addressed the ongoing buzz surrounding her exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit and the much-awaited sequel to Kalki 2898 AD. Reports had earlier suggested that Deepika decided to step away from both projects due to creative and professional disagreements, particularly regarding a proposed eight-hour work shift and profit-sharing discussions.
Insiders revealed that her decision also stemmed from a desire to prioritize her personal life and motherhood, following the birth of her daughter Dua with husband Ranveer Singh in September 2024. Meanwhile, Vyjayanthi Movies, the production house behind Kalki 2898 AD, confirmed last month that the actress would not return for the sequel, citing that the film’s next chapter demanded “a higher level of commitment” that she could not currently accommodate. – Deepika Padukone Breaks Silence on Spirit
Speaking candidly in an interview with CNBC-TV18’s Shereen Bhan, Deepika shared her perspective on navigating industry challenges with grace and resilience. “I’ve faced situations like this at various points in my career — it’s not something new,” she said. “Even when it comes to pay or working conditions, I’ve handled everything that comes my way. I’ve always been someone who fights my battles silently. Sometimes, these things become public, which is not how I was raised. I believe in maintaining dignity and composure, no matter what.”
Since embracing motherhood, Deepika has selectively taken on new projects while continuing to remain an influential force in the film industry. She was last seen in Rohit Shetty’s Singham Again, where she shared screen space with Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ranveer Singh, Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, Arjun Kapoor, and Jackie Shroff. – Deepika Padukone Breaks Silence on Spirit
Looking ahead, Deepika is set to reunite with Shah Rukh Khan for King, directed by Sujoy Ghosh and produced by Red Chillies Entertainment. Announcing the collaboration, she shared a heartwarming picture of her hand entwined with SRK’s, writing, “The very first lesson he taught me nearly 18 years ago during Om Shanti Om was that the experience of making a film, and the people you create it with, matter far more than the success it brings. And that’s probably why we’re back for our sixth film together.”
“King” marks the sixth cinematic partnership between Deepika and Shah Rukh Khan, following their blockbusters Om Shanti Om, Chennai Express, Happy New Year, Pathaan, and Jawan (cameo).
With her quiet strength and unwavering grace, Deepika continues to redefine what it means to be a leading lady in Bollywood — both on and off the screen.
Deepika Padukone Breaks Silence on Spirit
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