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Kangana Ranaut heaps praise on Deepika Padukone after criticizing her for years

Kangana Ranaut heaps praise on Deepika Padukone after criticizing her for years

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Kangana Ranaut has surprised many with her latest comments about Deepika Padukone. Despite criticising the actress and some of her films in the past, Kangana recently praised Deepika, calling her irreplaceable. The actress also reflected on the legacy of iconic female stars across generations and spoke against the growing culture of negativity. Kangana Ranaut praises Deepika Padukone In an interview with Entertainment Live, Kangana revealed she has learnt a lot from Deepika. She went on to slam the toxic culture of negativity in Bollywood. “The kind of negativity that I see around me now, especially in the younger generation… So much negativity is not good. This is toxic. We need to eradicate it consciously,” she said. She was also asked why there hasn’t been another actress like her in the Hindi film industry. To this, she praised veteran actresses and shared how they have left a mark. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view …

‘There won’t be another Deepika’

‘There won’t be another Deepika’

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5 min readNew DelhiJun 12, 2026 12:40 PM IST Kangana Ranaut, who is extensively promoting her new film Bharat Bhagya Vidhata, recently opened up about how many younger actors in the film industry are insecure and don’t appreciate each other. Describing this kind of behaviour as “toxic”, Kangana said that she tried to learn from her contemporaries when she joined the film industry, and named Deepika Padukone as one of the actors that she learnt from. ‘I learnt from Deepika Padukone’ Talking to Entertainment Live, Kangana said that she left her home when she was still a teenager and did not understand the ways of the world. “I knew nothing back then,” she said and added, “I learnt so much from people around me. Whatever good qualities I saw in people around me, I took inspiration from that.” She then named Deepika and shared, “I learnt so much from contemporaries like Deepika. She had an athletic background. I came from studying science. I learnt that it’s so beneficial to exercise. I learnt from others also… …

‘What she is doing is wrong’: Imtiaz Ali on the Love Aaj Kal warning over Deepika Padukone | Bollywood News

‘What she is doing is wrong’: Imtiaz Ali on the Love Aaj Kal warning over Deepika Padukone | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiJun 9, 2026 03:43 PM IST Deepika Padukone’s first collaboration with Imtiaz Ali was the 2009 film Love Aaj Kal and since it was a follow-up to the director’s much-celebrated film Jab We Met, there were a bunch of expectations from the movie. However, upon the film’s release, it did not match up to the success of his previous movie, but it did showcase a female character who wasn’t a shining example of morality. In a recent interview, Imtiaz discussed the flaws of Deepika’s character, Meera, and said that he was told that she would come across negatively if she leaves her husband just a day after getting married. In the film, Deepika and Saif Ali Khan’s characters break up, following which, she marries Rahul Khanna’s character. Hours before their wedding, Saif’s character confesses his love for her, but she decides to go ahead with the wedding anyway. A day after the wedding, she leaves her husband. When asked about the decision to do so in the movie, Imtiaz told Galatta Plus, …

Deepika Padukone flaunts baby bump as she inspects new home with Ranveer Singh. Watch | Bollywood News

Deepika Padukone flaunts baby bump as she inspects new home with Ranveer Singh. Watch | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiJun 9, 2026 09:25 AM IST In April, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh announced their second pregnancy. The couple took to Instagram to reveal the pregnancy with an adorable picture of their daughter, Dua, holding the pregnancy test. Since then, fans and well-wishers have been celebrating the news, and now a new video of the couple has gone viral. Here, Deepika looked glowing with her baby bump as the couple visited their new home. The viral clip, widely shared across social media platforms, shows Deepika and Ranveer standing on the balcony of their sea-facing quadruplex in Bandra West. The couple appeared to be inspecting the progress of the interior work at the property as they prepare to move into their dream home with their growing family. While the two were seen chatting and taking a look around the residence, it was Deepika’s visible baby bump that quickly caught the attention of fans online. That’s my parents 🥹🥰 pic.twitter.com/qJKluEDWO1 — justagurl❥ (@jviciouslady) June 8, 2026 ‘Motherhood pushes you out of your comfort zone’ Last …

Deepika Padukone started mental health foundation after friend’s death, says dad Prakash | Bollywood News

Deepika Padukone started mental health foundation after friend’s death, says dad Prakash | Bollywood News

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It was in 2015, alongside her mother, that Deepika Padukone broke the silence and stigma around depression, sharing for the first time on television her battle with the illness. Since then, she has not only spoken repeatedly about mental health awareness but also established her foundation, The Live Love Laugh Foundation, aimed at empowering people in the country to speak up about their mental health and accept it without guilt or shame. Recently, her father and ace badminton player Prakash Padukone, speaking on The Something Bigger Show with Rodrigo Canelas, opened up about his and his wife’s decision to support Deepika when she chose to share her experience publicly. “We had no objection at all to her going public if it was helping others, because she was in a position where she could help people. I think she realised that, so she came out and spoke about it. Then, a few months later, one of her friends passed away, and that was when she decided that something should be done so that more and more …

Mom-to-be Deepika Padukone returns to Mumbai after Cape Town schedule of King with Shah Rukh | Bollywood News

Mom-to-be Deepika Padukone returns to Mumbai after Cape Town schedule of King with Shah Rukh | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiMay 14, 2026 11:54 AM IST Actor duo Deepika Padukone and Shah Rukh Khan’s pictures while shooting their upcoming film King in South Africa, surfaced on the internet two weeks ago. After the leak, Deepika, who announced her second pregnancy recently, was spotted at the Mumbai airport on Thursday morning. She was returning from the Cape Town shoot schedule of the movie. While the actor did pause to pose for the paparazzi, she was snapped walking towards her car with a wide smile. Mum-t0-be Deepika was exuding pregnancy glow, which was clearly evident in the video. She was wearing an oversized blue co-ord set, paired with bright yellow sneakers. She completed her look with brown sunglasses and a handbag, with neatly tied hair was neatly tied back. Interestingly, Deepika Padukone was wearing the same outfit that she chose while flying out for the shoot in April. ALSO READ | Deepika Padukone shot Housefull while she was ‘shivering’ with malaria, recalls Lara Dutta As soon as the videos and pictures of the mom-to-be …

Deepika Padukone’s pregnancy won’t affect her role in Raaka, makers dismiss rumours | Bollywood News

Deepika Padukone’s pregnancy won’t affect her role in Raaka, makers dismiss rumours | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiApr 23, 2026 09:40 AM IST Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are all set to embrace parenthood for the second time. The news took over the internet after the couple chose the cutest way to announce their second pregnancy. While friends and fans celebrated the joyful update, a section of social media began speculating about its impact on Deepika’s career, with some suggesting she might have shorter roles in upcoming films like Raaka. However, the makers have now addressed these rumours. ‘Baseless rumours’ In a conversation with The Times of India, the team behind Raaka dismissed such claims as baseless. They confirmed that everything is progressing as planned. “Deepika Padukone plays a crucial role in Raaka, and the shoot is unfolding seamlessly with great energy on set,” they said. Deepika, who made headlines for stepping away from big projects like Spirit and Kalki 2898 AD, is currently busy with King and Raaka, and reportedly has no plans to slow down despite her pregnancy. The actor recently shot for a brand campaign and …

Deepika Padukone steps out with Ranveer Singh’s family amid Dhurandhar 2 success for Rishab Rikhiram Sharma’s concert. Watch | Bollywood News

Deepika Padukone steps out with Ranveer Singh’s family amid Dhurandhar 2 success for Rishab Rikhiram Sharma’s concert. Watch | Bollywood News

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3 min readChennaiMar 21, 2026 09:29 AM IST While Ranveer Singh is enjoying the massive success of his film Dhurandhar 2, his wife and Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone was also recently spotted celebrating with his family. The actor was seen attending sitarist Rishab Rikhiram Sharma’s live performance in Mumbai with Ranveer Singh’s mother Anju Bhavnani and his sister Ritika Bhavnani. Videos of Deepika with Ranveer’s family have flooded social media. For the concert, the Om Shanti Om actor dressed in her ethnic best, wearing a maroon embroidered kurta set with a matching dupatta. She kept her look minimal, with her hair styled in a bun. She completed the look with elegant jewellery and juttis. At the concert, she was seen enjoying Rishab’s performance and was also conversing with Ranveer’s sister. Indian entrepreneur and investor Nikhil Kamath was seen sitting near Deepika at the concert. The actor was surrounded by fans as she stepped out after attending the concert. Not just Deepika, Rishab’s Mumbai concert saw many Bollywood actors in attendance. Mrunal Thakur was seen vibing …

Deepika Padukone opens up about new mom guilt over leaving daughter Dua: ‘Desperately need a break’ | Bollywood News

Deepika Padukone opens up about new mom guilt over leaving daughter Dua: ‘Desperately need a break’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readChennaiMar 2, 2026 01:51 PM IST “My obsession is my daughter,” Deepika Padukone said in an old interview. While she has kept her daughter, Dua, away from the limelight — keeping her face hidden from the media and fans for a long time before sharing her first photos on Instagram — Deepika has often spoken about being a new mom. Recently, she took to her Instagram Stories to share a glimpse of her life as a mother of a toddler. Deepika reshared a video that talked about the guilt that new moms face when they crave personal space but at the same time feel guilty about stepping away from their child. The note on the video read, “There… I said it! My toxic trait is loving my child so much that I dont want anyone else watching them… but I desperately need a break… but I can’t stand being without them… but I also crave 24 hours of silence… but I still want to be with them 24/7.” Earlier, while speaking at the …

Deepika Padukone lets go of The White Lotus, refuses to audition for the Emmy Award-winning series: report | Bollywood News

Deepika Padukone lets go of The White Lotus, refuses to audition for the Emmy Award-winning series: report | Bollywood News

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4 min readMumbaiFeb 27, 2026 08:56 AM IST Rumours had been circulating strongly on social media that Deepika Padukone would be seen in The White Lotus, created by Mike White. The speculation suggested that the project would mark her return to Hollywood following her debut in xXx: Return of Xander Cage (2017), where she starred alongside Vin Diesel. However, it has now emerged that Deepika is no longer in consideration for the Emmy Award-winning black comedy series. According to reports, she chose to walk away from the opportunity after declining to audition for the role. As per a report by Variety India, an industry source confirmed that while the makers were keen to approach her, the audition process became the sticking point. The source was quoted as saying, “Auditions are a mandatory part of the casting process for The White Lotus. The makers were very keen on auditioning actors before signing them on. Deepika was not keen on auditioning and that was the reason why the White Lotus opportunity had to be passed.” The report …