Deepika Padukone

“Everybody doesn't get to do each and every film. I don't compete with others; I compete with myself. I have been an athlete, a sportsperson; so I know how to be competitive in a healthy way.”

“I don't want to be typecast as a heroine who does a certain kind of cinema, which is why I experiment with the types of films that I do. But yes, I won't deny that romantic love stories or r...”

“As an actor, I am only excited about doing good work - be it in mainstream Hindi cinema, Hollywood, a French film, or a Marathi movie.”

“I believe chemistry is based on the trust between two performers. What actually works is something intangible - being extremely comfortable in each other's presence.”

“I'm quite happy having stuff like quinoa, sushi, and even vegetable juices.”

“I hate kitten heels; they're useless. Either wear heels that are dangerous, or don't wear them at all.”

“I was in Mauritius, shooting for 'Break Ke Baad,' and I went for skydiving. It was a life-changing experience. Travelling, dancing, and reading are my other pastimes.”

“I am methodical to the point of being obsessive-compulsive. And I have always been good at multi-tasking.”

“I have a lot of friends, but my biggest fear is loneliness. I miss my family in Mumbai, and my biggest nightmare every day is to go back home alone.”

“Diwali means family, so either I go down to Bangalore, or my family comes to Mumbai. I always ensure I take a few days off.”

“A script narration is like watching a film, and I react to it like an audience with my own instinct. After that, I look for what is my character, what will I bring to the table in that role,...”

“I am always surrounded by very, very charming men, very intelligent men with a great sense of humour who always keep me entertained and pampered.”

“People talk about physical fitness, but mental health is equally important. I see people suffering, and their families feel a sense of shame about it, which doesn't help. One needs support a...”

“I feel ups and downs are a part of one's career, and this totally depends on how you take it. You can either be knocked down by the negative things, or you can take it in a positive way and...”

“I meditate. I breathe out what I can't control and focus on the positives.”

“When I finished 'Cocktail,' it took me a very long time to get out of Veronica's mindspace, behaviour, and zone. I had to reconnect with who I am. It is a similar story with 'Bajirao Mastani...”

“I don't think I am a star; I consider myself like any other girl who is of my age. Others may be working in office and doing different jobs. Similarly I don't think I am doing something diff...”

“When I realized I was depressed, then I started reading up about it. When I read that one in four people are depressed, I felt that I'm not the only one. I also felt that how many people mus...”

“'Piku' was driven by subtleties. Most films come with the padding of the sound, the visual, the drama.”

“Being a movie star isn't easy. It requires a lot of commitment and sacrifice. Your career goes through extreme ups and downs. You are judged all the time. Great things are written about you,...”