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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 […]

“Never afraid to ruffle feathers”: Deepika Padukone talks about “walking a difficult path” as IMDb lists her in top spot amid Spirit, Kalki 2898 AD exit : Bollywood News

On Tuesday, IMDb released its special report, 25 Years of Indian Cinema (2000–2025), mapping the most popular Indian films and actors of the past quarter century. The list, which analysed the top five most popular Indian movies released each year between January 1, 2000, and August 31, 2025, has placed Deepika Padukone in the fourth […]

Deepika Padukone joins Nykaa as global brand ambassador : Bollywood News

Nykaa, one of India’s leading beauty and lifestyle platforms, has announced Deepika Padukone as its new global brand ambassador. The partnership begins with a fresh campaign carrying a simple yet relatable message — beauty doesn’t need an occasion. Deepika Padukone joins Nykaa as global brand ambassador The campaign film, titled “Sirf Bahar Jaane Ke Liye […]

Andhera actor Karanvir Malhotra joins cast of Shah Rukh Khan starrer King: Report : Bollywood News

Karanvir Malhotra, who recently starred in Andhera, is rumoured to star alongside Shah Rukh Khan and Suhana Khan in King. Though the Andhera star hasn’t made any official announcement regarding his inclusion in the Siddharth Anand directorial, his social media photos from Warsaw, Poland have left everyone buzzing. If the buzz is to be believed, […]

Deepika Padukone returns to Hollywood? XXX: Return of Xander Cage co-star Vin Diesel’s post teases new chapter : Bollywood News

After stepping away from Kalki 2, Deepika Padukone may soon be seen making a grand comeback to Hollywood. Buzz began after Hollywood star Vin Diesel shared a cryptic post on Instagram, hinting at the revival of several of his popular characters, including Xander Cage. Deepika Padukone returns to Hollywood? XXX: Return of Xander Cage co-star […]

Deepika Padukone shares cryptic note as she joins Shah Rukh Khan for King shoot a day after Kalki 2898 AD exit: “Experience of making a movie, and the people…” : Bollywood News

Deepika Padukone is making headlines once again, this time for a heartfelt social media post as she begins filming her new project, King, in Poland. The actress shared a cryptic yet poignant note just days after the production house, Vyjayanthi Movies, officially confirmed her departure from the much-anticipated Kalki 2898 AD sequel. Deepika Padukone shares […]

SCOOP: More money, less working hours: Deepika Padukone’s demand leaves Kalki 2898AD producers furious : Bollywood News

On Thursday morning, the producers of KALKI 2898AD released an official statement to announce Deepika Padukone’s exit from the sequel to this Prabhas film. The producers hinted at commitment issues from Deepika, by saying that a film like KALKI 2898 AD requires commitment and they could not find a partnership with Padukone. Bollywood Hungama has […]