Deepika Padukone on the cover of Time magazine, breaking silence on ‘Padmavat’ to JNU and saffron bikini controversy

There was a ruckus on Deepika’s ‘Padmavat’

There was a lot of politics on Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film ‘Padmavat’, which came in the year 2018. Deepika Padukone is in the lead role in this film. Due to the controversy and protest, the makers not only had to change some scenes of the film, but also had to change the name of the film from ‘Padmavati’ to ‘Padmavat’. Then many Rajput organizations including Karni Sena opposed the film. Vandalized the set. It was said that this film hurts the honor of Rani Padmavati.

Controversy over standing with students in JNU

After this, in January 2020, Deepika Padukone became embroiled in controversy when she joined the students’ protest against the ‘Amended Citizenship Act’ at Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru University. Although Deepika was seen standing there with the protesting students, she did not make any statement. But Deepika’s protest started. His film ‘Chhapaak’, which was released during that period, also had to bear the brunt of it.

There was a lot of hue and cry over the saffron bikini in ‘Pathan’

While ahead of all this, in the beginning of this year Deepika Padukone’s ‘saffron bikini’ created a lot of ruckus. Deepika wore this bikini in the song ‘Besharam Rang’ from the film ‘Pathan’ with Shah Rukh Khan. From religious organizations to ministers of the ruling BJP at the Center and right-wing organizations called it an insult to religion. Said that saffron color is sacred for Hindus. Due to this also Deepika was trolled a lot.

Deepika said – I do not pay attention to these things

Now, amidst getting a place in Time magazine cover, Deepika has also talked about these controversies with the magazine. She says that instead of getting entangled in any such matter, she prefers to be busy with her work. Asked about the constant political firestorm against her, Deepika said, “I don’t know if I should feel anything about it or not. But the truth is that I do not feel anything about it.

‘Pathan’ blockbuster, Deepika on heights

However, on the work front, Deepika’s career is on a high after the bumper success of ‘Pathan’. In the film, she is seen in the role of a Pakistani agent. ‘Pathan’ has earned Rs 1050 crores worldwide. While it has also become the highest grossing Hindi film in the country with 512.76 crores.

Deepika Padukone will be seen in ‘Project-K’ and ‘Fighter’

Deepika Padukone will next be seen in the sci-fi film ‘Project-K’ with Prabhas. Along with this, she is also doing ‘Fighter’ with ‘Pathan’ director Siddharth Anand. Hrithik Roshan is with him in this film. Both these films are going to release in January next year.

Cameo role in Shahrukh’s ‘Jawaan’

This year, Deepika Padukone will be seen in a cameo role in Shah Rukh Khan’s next film ‘Jawaan’ in September. Shahrukh Khan is in double role in this film. While Deepika will be playing the role of one of these characters’ wife.