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Deepika Padukone, the dusky beauty from Bangalore, turns 25 today.The gorgeous Capricornian is on a backpacking trip through Europe along with her boyfriend Siddharth Mallya. The duo left for London to ring in 2011. 2010 was an eventful year for Deepika with as many as five releases: Karthik Calling Karthik, Housefull, Lafangey Parindey, Break Ke Baad and Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey. Sadly, only one of the five did good business at theatres, but Deepika says she had something to learn from every film. But more admirable than anything is how she came to terms with her break-up from Ranbir Kapoor. Rather than being depressed, she immersed herself in work and made new friends, including Siddharth Mallya. Their budding friendship was to be seen during the IPL, when she cheered for Mallya’s team Royal Challengers Bangalore. Later in the year, Deepika also sparked a controversy by saying on Koffee With Karan that her ex beau Ranbir should endorse a condom brand. This year, she is looking a...

BeauMonde Towers, Prabhadevi. That is Deepika Padukone’s new address. The actress has bought a plush four-bedroom apartment in a 33-storey tower for a whopping Rs16 crore along with her father Prakash, a former national badminton champion. The actress’s apartment in tower B has an area of 2,776 sq ft and is very close to the Siddhivinayak temple. Deepika’s 26th floor apartment also comes with parking slots for three cars. The actress and her father visited the property registration office at the Old Custom House in Fort on December 6 to pay stamp duty for their apartment in BeauMonde Towers, a complex with three residential skyscrapers. They paid Rs79,82,600 to register the property. “The Padukones did not ask for special treatment. They completed the paper work in just about the same time as anybody else. However, people who were in office when the actress arrived were disappointed since they could not take her pictures,” an official from the registration office told ...

The year 2010 belonged to one heroine and that is Sonakshi Sinha, the lead actress of the all time blockbuster hit, DABANGG. The actress not only wooed the audience with her surreal ethnic Hindustani looks but also in a brief appearance managed to show her acting mettle in a film that was marked with Salman Khan’s histrionics and heroics. No doubt then that the darling daughter of Shotgun Sinha has the producers lining up outside her house to sign her. With news of her landing one project after another opposite top stars already making headlines (most unconfirmed), we have news from our very reliable trade sources that Sonakshi Sinha has been signed for the much anticipated RACE sequel. And like the other heroine of RACE 2, Deepika Padukone, Sonkashi too will romance both the leads, the hot and handsome stars of RACE sequel, Saif Ali Khan and John Abraham. Indeed, Sonakshi has hit big time and anyone who doubted it will now have to admit that just like her father Sonakshi too is h...

Deepika Padukone makes a pretty pair with Imran Khan in their next film, Break Ke Baad. Directed by first-timer Danish Aslam, the film will release this Friday. In a candid conversation, Deepika spoke freely about kissing Imran in the film, and why she would love to do a sports movie. Sonil Dedhia took notes. How did Break Ke Baad happen? (Producer) Kunal Kohli told me that he was doing a film and wanted me to read the script. I read it and enjoyed the character that I would have to play. So I said yes. We didn’t have to bother about dates as everything fell into place. I play Aaliya, who is very ambitious and independent. But she doesn’t know how to balance that with her relationship. So she wants a break. She doesn’t really believe in love or relationships or marriage. She wants to become an actress so she goes to Australia for higher studies. So the two lovers decide to part ways temporarily and take a break. Would you relate to your character in real life? Yes and ...

Actress Deepika Padukone says her comment on actors Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif on Karan Johar’s chat show was said in good humour and that she was not targeting anyone. In fact, she would love to work with her ex-boyfriend again. “It was tongue in cheek. Everyone knows how Karan’s shows are,” Deepika told … On the show when Karan asked Deepika what she would like to gift Ranbir, she said it would be “a pack of condoms”. When asked what she would like to ask Katrina, she replied: “I would like to see her passport.” The actress clarifies that giving politically correct replies would have made the show boring. “For us, Karan is not just an anchor, he is someone we know personally and professionally. I know him from even before ‘Om Shanti Om’ through Farah (Khan) and Shah Rukh (Khan). “Secondly, everyone knows the kind of questions he asks. It’s all in good humour. It’s not targeted at anybody… there is no negativity towards anyone. People need to have a se...

Deepika Padukone may be busy with the promotion of her forthcoming ‘Break Ke Baad’ these days but she is all excited about her upcoming next “Desi Boyz” with Akshay Kumar and John Abraham as lead actor. The film marks the directorial debut of Rohit Dhawan, elder son of comedy King David Dhawan and is a romantic comedy with Anupam Kher and Chitrangada Singh in supporting roles. It was a memorable day at Mehboob studios when all the cast of the film had gathered along with Rohit Dhawan. Salman Khan, who has been sharing cold vibes with John Abraham for over 4 years following a misunderstanding at a stage show, came to the sets to meet Akshay, Sanjay, Deepika and director Rohit Dhawan. There he saw John and what came as a pleasant surprise was that they stepped forward and hugged. They were also spotted having lunch together. Akshay Kumar tweeted, “What a prestigious day at Mehboob studios today! All the Macho Men of Bollywood gathered 4 lunch, Salman, Sanjay Saab, John & me…it w...

If remakes are the flavour of the season, why should old classic love stories be left behind? The fact that Deepika Padukone and Shahid Kapur have been paired together in Sabir Khan’s Heer Ranjha made news as it was their first time together on screen. But the really interesting bit of news is that this saga is going to be depicted in a modern manner. Our source said, “People are under the impression that Sabir Khan’s Heer Ranjha will have a period look about it. But that is not the case. This version has a contemporary backdrop. It is based in modern times and will be a complete entertainer meant for the masses,” said our source.

Deepika Padukone would never have dreamt that her off-the record boyfriend Sidhartha Mallya would choose Priyanka over her. At the launch of the Kingfisher calendar girls hunt 2011, Sid was asked who he thought has the perfect body in bollywood? While one hoped he would say Deepika, he surprised one and all. "I think all of them are very beautiful and have great looking bodies but I feel Priyanka is particularly stunning." Deepika took the news sportingly: "I think I am blessed with a great face and body but her (Priyanka’s) mental state and strength makes her successful and how she carries herself." Deepika also said she was glad to be chosen as a Calendar Girl before the company began the selection process via a contest.

Deepika Padukone will be seen in two back-to-back films - as the free-spirited Aaliya in one and as the intense Kalpana in the other. The actress revealed that shifting roles was quite challenging for her. “I did ‘Break Ke Baad’ and ‘Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey’ immediately one after the other. So I think it was very challenging for me in terms of my mind space to shift from the character in a romantic modern-day love story to the one in a period film,” Deepika said in an interview here at Turner Road. “Break Ke Baad”, also starring Imran Khan, has been directed by Danish Aslam and produced by Kunal Kohli. It is the love story of a young couple who break up and try to come back together and will hit the screens Nov 26. “Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey”, helmed by Ashutish Gowarikar, is a period film set in the Chittagong of British India. It revolves around a series of attacks that took place on a single night April 18, 1930, and its aftermath. The film, based on Manini Chatterjee...

Bollywood stars these days remain as much busy in endorsing any particular brand and walking the ramp as they do shooting for a movie. And when the star is a certain Deepika Padukone, it is, but natural that brands will eager to make use of her beautiful face. Looking resplendent in a long black gown, Deepika Padukone was spotted at the J W Marriot in Mumbai, this week, for the launch of the Audelade jewellery collection. This is the second time in the recent past that the Bollywood beauty has shown her love for jewellery. A few days back, too, Deepika Padukone was spotted walking the ramp at the India International Jewellery Week. ‘Audelade’ is a company, known for its high-end accessories, which the brand has introduced in the market. The word ‘Audelade’ stands for ‘beyond’ in French and the company representatives strive towards making products, which are beyond one’s imagination. Though nothing could be heard from the actress herself on her choice of jeweller...

Deepika Padukone says 2010 has been a great year for her as she had three releases and two more are in the pipeline. “It’s been a great year for me. I already had three releases this year and two more are ready to come - ‘Break Ke Baad’ and ‘Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey’, which will release just a week apart,” Deepika told reporters. The 24-year-old actress was seen in “Karthik Calling Karthik”, “Housefull” and “Lafangey Parindey” this year. “The next couple of months will be exciting for me because I have never done two films that released at the same time. So in terms of promotion and just to watch the reaction of the people seeing me in two completely different looks, will be quite interesting to see,” she added.

Deepika Padukone and Ranbir Kapoor ended their relationship and went their separate ways last year, but the actress still wants to work with her ex as she is “very fond” of him. “Ranbir is someone I’m very fond of, I’m really looking forward to working with him because I think we have not worked enough together,” the 24-year-old actress said. Deepika and Ranbir were last seen together on screen in ‘Bachna Ae Haseeno’. Talking about how she got over her break-up, Deepika said, “I think everyone has a different way of dealing with it. Some people immerse themselves in work. I feel everyone has certain strength within themselves to come out of any situation whether it’s a break up or anything else. So, as long as you believe in yourself, you can challenge anything.” When asked about what helps her in coming out of painful moments or problems in life, the actress gave credit to her positive thinking. “My support system, like my family and friends, play major role. Ap...

Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone has said acting is a more satisfactory profession than modelling. "Acting is a lot more challenging. There are a lot more risks, lot more things at stake, and I also think, when a film does well, then there is a lot more sense of satisfaction," Padukone said on Wednesday. Padukone also talked about her upcoming film projects. "I have signed three new films, one is a new director called Rohit Dhawan, he is David Dhawan’s son and his film is called Desi Boys with Akshay Kumar and John Abraham. So, that is one film," said Padukone. "The one after that is Vishal Bharadwaj’s film and the film after that is a film directed by Homi Adajania. He has made a film called Being Cyrus, and that film is being produced by Illuminati Films, the same films that produced Love Aaj Kal, and that is with Imran Khan," she added. Padukone is now hoping that 2010 ends on a good note for her with Break Ke Baad and Khelenge Hum Jee Jaan...

If two’s a pair, three’s a crowd! Not really when the three in question happen to be lovely lasses from tinsel town. This glamour galore is going to be in the sequel of Dostana. We already know that Katrina Kaif is set to play the object of affection of two straight men (Abhishek Bachchan and John Abraham) pretending as gays. Now there’s another name being bandied about. That of Deepika Padukone. It’s certainly getting hotter. Director Tarun Mansukhani, who is revamping the sequel’s script, is believed to have asked producer Karan Johar to rope in Deepika for the movie, and Karan, quite capable of pulling off casting coups, has apparently discussed the role with the Om Shanti Om actress. It is learnt that Deepika’s role is not just a cameo; in fact, it’s a significant part in the sequel. Now it has to be seen how Kat reacts to it, given the kind of vibes these two actresses share. And don’t forget that Priyanka Chopra, the original desi gi...

Deepika’s fondness for Salman Khan is well known. She even confided to her friends that she was very keen to share screen space with him. The latest news that has filtered in is that she has refused an offer to play the lead in Atul Agnihotri’s Salman starrer Bodyguard, a remake of the Malayalam hit by the same name. Our source said, “Atul approached Deepika as he felt she was apt for the role. The two met up and he narrated the script. She wanted to be a part of it but dates got in the way.” Apparently, Atul wanted bulk dates stretching over a month but Deepika’s tight schedule didn’t permit her to do so. “Deepika couldn’t allocate more than 20 days at a stretch. None of the parties could reach a compromise so Deepika had to say no.” Atul now plans to approach Sonakshi Sinha for the role.

Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker says that actress Deepika Padukone has brought energy and feistiness to the character of Kalpana Dutta, the 17-year-old revolutionary of the Chittagong Uprising, on whom his next film is based. Gowariker said Deepika’s efforts to breathe life into the character was very endearing. "She has brought energy in feistiness into the character," he said. Deepika is paired opposite Abhishek Bachchan in Gowariker’s film Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey, which releases later this year. The film which, a period thriller is inspired by a true event and based on the book Do and Die written by Manini Chatterjee. Speaking about Kalpana Dutta, Gowariker said," Kalpana Dutta was just 17 when the Chittagong Uprising took place. She was a voracious reader and was inspired by stories of the youngest revolutionaries. Along with her friend Pritilata Wadadar, she played different roles within the revolutionary movement, including that of a courier-transporting a...