Deepika Padukone in talks to star opposite Vicky Kaushal in Mahavatar; deets inside : Bollywood News

Deepika Padukone is reportedly in early discussions with Maddock Films to star opposite Vicky Kaushal in the upcoming mythological epic Mahavatar. The project directed by Amar Kaushik centres on the immortal warrior Parashurama and was announced in November 2024. Deepika Padukone in talks to star opposite Vicky Kaushal in Mahavatar; deets inside In the last […]

Is Priyanka Chopra replacing Deepika Padukone in Kalki 2898 AD 2? Here’s what we know : Bollywood News

Deepika Padukone’s withdrawal from the sequel to Nag Ashwin’s Kalki 2898 AD left a yawning chasm in the film’s stellar cast. Is Priyanka Chopra replacing Deepika Padukone in Kalki 2898 AD 2? Here’s what we know We now hear that Priyanka Chopra Jonas, currently shooting for another Telugu mega-project, Rajamouli’s Varanasi, is going to replace Deepika in Kalki 2898 […]

SCOOP: Shah Rukh Khan’s King becomes India’s costliest action film at Rs. 350 crores with 6 MEGA action sequences! : Bollywood News

Shah Rukh Khan led King is getting bigger and better by the day. Having pulled off the biggest casting coup, the Siddharth Anand directed action thriller is touted to be the biggest action film of Indian Cinema. Reliable sources have confirmed that the budget of King will be around Rs. 350 crores, excluding the amount […]

Fact Check: Deepika Padukone’s name dropped from Kalki 2898 AD end credits after exit row? : Bollywood News

Deepika Padukone’s reported fallout with director Sandeep Reddy Vanga and Mythri Movie Makers over the alleged eight-hour work shift demand has sparked a new round of debate across film industries. Adding to the ongoing chatter, netizens have now claimed that the makers have removed Deepika’s name from the end credits of Kalki 2898 AD, the […]

Ishaan Khatter shares his take on the 8-hour workday debate: “It’s a very privileged position to say I’m okay to work these many hours” 8 : Bollywood News

The conversation around work-life balance in the entertainment industry has taken centre stage ever since Deepika Padukone highlighted the importance of an 8-hour work shift. Her views have prompted several industry voices to share their perspectives, the latest being actor Ishaan Khatter, who opened up about the topic during an interview with NDTV. Ishaan Khatter […]

Deepika Padukone becomes Meta AI’s first Indian voice, joins global roster including Awkwafina, Judi Dench and more! : Bollywood News

Deepika Padukone has created history by becoming the first Indian to lend her voice to Meta AI, the virtual assistant integrated into Meta’s ecosystem, including the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, joining the list of the global lineup of voices for the AI assistant, including Hollywood celebrities Awkwafina, Judi Dench, etc. The collaboration marks a powerful […]

Deepika Padukone becomes first Mental Health Ambassador; promises to build a stronger support system : Bollywood News

In a landmark move aimed at strengthening India’s mental health ecosystem, the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) has appointed actor and philanthropist Deepika Padukone as the country’s first-ever ‘Mental Health Ambassador’. The announcement was made in New Delhi on October 10, 2025, coinciding with World Mental Health Day. Deepika Padukone becomes first […]

Hansal Mehta opens up on ‘inhuman’ work hours in the industry after Deepika Padukone’s work-life balance debate sparks discussion : Bollywood News

As the debate around work-life balance and humane work hours in the Indian entertainment industry continues to heat up-especially after reports of actress Deepika Padukone requesting structured work guidelines post-motherhood—filmmaker Hansal Mehta has added a compelling perspective to the conversation. Hansal Mehta opens up on ‘inhuman’ work hours in the industry after Deepika Padukone’s work-life […]

Deepika Padukone BREAKS SILENCE on 8-hour workday demand after exit from Spirit and Kalki sequel: “If that comes across as pushy, so be it” : Bollywood News

Actor Deepika Padukone has addressed the ongoing row surrounding her demand for an eight-hour work shift, a request that reportedly led to her exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit and Nag Ashwin’s Kalki 2898 AD sequel. Speaking with CNBC-TV18, the actor highlighted the double standards faced by women in the film industry when compared to […]

Deepika Padukone’s role in Atlee’s AA22 x A6 with Allu Arjun trimmed? Here’s what we know! : Bollywood News

Of late, Deepika Padukone has been in the news as much for her film choices as for the chatter surrounding them. After her exit from Spirit earlier this year and Kalki 2898 AD reportedly over differences related to fees and working hours, the actress is once again making headlines—this time for her upcoming projects. Padukone […]