Deepika Padukone is a queen of Bollywood, and no one can deny it. The actress has finally broken her silence after weeks of speculation surrounding her exit from two major films - Prabhas' Kalki 2898 AD sequel and Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit. Her departure from both projects stirred massive buzz online, with reports suggesting that she had asked for an eight-hour workday and additional on-set conditions. After maintaining silence for months, Deepika surprised fans by announcing her next film, King, with Shah Rukh Khan, hinting that for her, collaboration matters far more than box-office success.
Deepika Padukone opens up on controversy
The actor is currently in Madhya Pradesh to celebrate 10 years of her mental health foundation, Live Love Laugh, which works to raise awareness about mental health across India. Ahead of World Mental Health Day on October 10, Deepika attended a special event where she subtly addressed the controversies that have surrounded her in recent months. Speaking to CNBC-TV18, she shared that she prefers to handle challenges quietly and with dignity. “I’ve always chosen to deal with my battles privately,” she said, explaining that sometimes, despite her intentions, these situations become public. Deepika added that she was brought up to face tough situations with grace and calm, not confrontation.
Calling it a 'disorganised industry', Deepika further added that she didn’t want to name anyone or create controversy, but pointed out that many male actors in Indian film industry have long worked just eight hours a day, Monday to Friday, taking weekends off.
Her comments come at a time when the internet has been flooded with reports about her professional choices. While Deepika has not directly named either project, her statement is seen as a measured response to the storm of rumours that followed her exit. According to industry reports, her departure from Kalki 2898 AD came after disagreements over scheduling and logistical arrangements. The film’s production house, Vyjayanthi Movies, later released a statement confirming her exit, saying that while they valued her contribution to the first film, they could not find a “creative partnership” for the sequel.
Similarly, reports about her exit from Spirit hinted at tension with the film’s director, Sandeep Reddy Vanga, who allegedly accused the actress of leaking parts of the story and refusing to shoot in Telugu. Other sources claimed that Deepika wanted to limit her working hours to eight per day, a condition the filmmakers were reportedly unwilling to meet.
Deepika Padukone's upcoming project
Despite the controversies, Deepika’s career continues to move forward strongly. Her upcoming project King, opposite Shah Rukh Khan, marks their sixth collaboration, the duo last shared screen space in Pathaan. When announcing the film, Deepika shared a post on Instagram, writing that what truly matters in filmmaking is the experience and the people one works with, not just the film’s success. Fans quickly interpreted the message as a subtle reference to her recent decisions.
Through it all, Deepika Padukone has maintained her trademark composure. And, fans can't wait to see what she is working on next.
Deepika Padukone opens up on controversy
The actor is currently in Madhya Pradesh to celebrate 10 years of her mental health foundation, Live Love Laugh, which works to raise awareness about mental health across India. Ahead of World Mental Health Day on October 10, Deepika attended a special event where she subtly addressed the controversies that have surrounded her in recent months. Speaking to CNBC-TV18, she shared that she prefers to handle challenges quietly and with dignity. “I’ve always chosen to deal with my battles privately,” she said, explaining that sometimes, despite her intentions, these situations become public. Deepika added that she was brought up to face tough situations with grace and calm, not confrontation.
Calling it a 'disorganised industry', Deepika further added that she didn’t want to name anyone or create controversy, but pointed out that many male actors in Indian film industry have long worked just eight hours a day, Monday to Friday, taking weekends off.
Her comments come at a time when the internet has been flooded with reports about her professional choices. While Deepika has not directly named either project, her statement is seen as a measured response to the storm of rumours that followed her exit. According to industry reports, her departure from Kalki 2898 AD came after disagreements over scheduling and logistical arrangements. The film’s production house, Vyjayanthi Movies, later released a statement confirming her exit, saying that while they valued her contribution to the first film, they could not find a “creative partnership” for the sequel.
Similarly, reports about her exit from Spirit hinted at tension with the film’s director, Sandeep Reddy Vanga, who allegedly accused the actress of leaking parts of the story and refusing to shoot in Telugu. Other sources claimed that Deepika wanted to limit her working hours to eight per day, a condition the filmmakers were reportedly unwilling to meet.
Deepika Padukone's upcoming project
Despite the controversies, Deepika’s career continues to move forward strongly. Her upcoming project King, opposite Shah Rukh Khan, marks their sixth collaboration, the duo last shared screen space in Pathaan. When announcing the film, Deepika shared a post on Instagram, writing that what truly matters in filmmaking is the experience and the people one works with, not just the film’s success. Fans quickly interpreted the message as a subtle reference to her recent decisions.
Through it all, Deepika Padukone has maintained her trademark composure. And, fans can't wait to see what she is working on next.
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