Deepika Padukone stuns in Stockholm in dramatic red gown
Bollywood star
Deepika Padukone
captivated fans with a striking photshoot from an event she attended in Stockholm.
The actress, who is the Indian face of the international luxury jewellery brand, took to Instagram on Wednesday morning to share glimpses of the evening, captioning her post with a simple yet cheerful, 'Hej from Stockholm!'
In the photos, the mommy of one, exudes elegance in a dramatic red gown, amidst a dull and rustic backdrop.
The actress wore her hair slicked back to highlight a dazzling diamond and sapphire necklace—her only accessory for the night.
The minimalist yet bold styling drew praise from fashion enthusiasts and fans alike, who flooded the comments section with notes of admiration, hailing her as 'MOTHAAAAA'.
Her appearance follows a series of high-fashion outings, including her recent appearance at the Paris Fashion Week, where she stunned in dramatic oversized coat dresses.
Padukone's Stockholm appearance also comes amid heightened public interest following her exit from
Sandeep Reddy Vanga
's film 'Spirit', which would have seen her starring opposite her 'Kalki 2898 AD' co-star Prabhas. However, owing to some friction between the actor and her director, she was replaced by Triptii Dimri.
Considering that her appearance at the event came amid this new controversy, the actress spoke her mind about navigating 'complicated situations' and highlighted her need for prioritising 'peace'.
While she did not directly reference any specific controversy, many interpreted her remarks as a subtle nod to recent industry tensions. She said, "I think what keeps me balanced is just being truthful, being authentic.
Whenever I'm faced with complicated situations or difficult situations, I think, to be able to listen to my inner voice and just make decisions and stand by decisions that really give me a lot of peace, is when I feel most in equilibrium."
On the work front, Deepika is expected to make her return to the big screen with the
Shah Rukh Khan
action movie 'King' which will also star
Suhana Khan
,
Abhishek Bachchan
,
Rani Mukerji
and others.
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