Balanced approach
Deepika Padukone
Sandeep Reddy Vanga
Triptii Dimri
Ranveer Singh
Shah Rukh Khan
Siddharth Anand
Suhana Khan
Recently,has been at the centre of speculation surrounding's film Spirit. Originally cast opposite Prabhas, she later exited the project, withstepping in as the female lead. Rumours claimed Deepika left over discomfort with bold scenes, which led to an angry tweet from Sandeep that many interpreted as a dig at her. Amid the controversy, Deepika has now opened up about the kind of collaborators she wants to work with.In a recent interview with Harper's Bazaar, Deepika shared how she manages to balance her work and personal life. As a new mom, she explained that she trusts her instincts and focuses on what feels right to her, despite how challenging that can be. She emphasised the importance of tuning out external distractions and listening to her inner voice to find the answers she needs. Deepika also highlighted that working with people she enjoys collaborating with, staying close to family and friends, and being authentic are key factors that help her maintain balance.On the work front, although Deepika has stepped away from Spirit, she has an exciting lineup ahead. After welcoming her daughter Dua Padukone Singh with husbandlast year, she is gearing up for a comeback with's upcoming film King, directed by. This project will also mark Shah Rukh's first film featuring his daughter. Additionally, Deepika is set to reunite with Prabhas and Amitabh Bachchan in Kalki 2898 AD: Part 2, the much-anticipated sequel to Nag Ashwin's 2024 sci-fi epic Kalki 2898 AD.
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