Talent across sectors is what I am looking out for: Deepika

Deepika Padukone has taken onto a whole new thing besides acting. The stunner is hunting for some serious talent these days. According to reports, the actress is on a look out for talented people across various fields, who do not have the resources to make it big to fund and support them.

Deepika says, “It is true that I want to support people to hone their talent. I have spotted some really talented people who can go a long way with help but I haven`t zeroed in on anyone as of now. By this year-end, I will have a clearer picture on this. But I`m very motivated to go forward with this cause and I will try to help out as many people from whichever field as possible. Just because my dad (Prakash Padukone) is a sportsperson or because I also love sports, does not mean that I will only support people who play any form of game. Talent across sectors is what I am looking out for.”

“There is no dearth of talent in India. But when it comes to supporting many of them, I don`t think we have the adequate infrastructure. Therefore, it is essential for organisations like this to come forward and extend a helping hand to people who truly deserve support and have the potential to get to the top. I`m actively into this programme and trying to help them in whichever way I can,” she added.

Deepika is one of Ranbir’s girlfriends, so what, asks Rishi

Flying high after the success of her latest flick ‘Love Aaj Kal’, and beaming with pride due to her romantic alliance with industry heartthrob Ranbir, Deepika Padukone had been on cloud nine until now.

The swishy beauty, who had been seen bonding with her potential father-in-law Rishi Kapoor during the promotion of her last film, has now been left dumbfounded after he dubbed her as just another girl in his sonny’s life.

Known for their outlandish ways and outspoken antics, the Kapoor family never disappoints when it comes to making controversial statements. Going in flashback, Ranbir’s mom Neetu too had stirred quite a hornet’s nest after she expressed her apparent disliking for Dips through some raucous comments.

And now with Rishi calling Dips just another girl for Ranbir, the swishy beauty is feeling gloomy and low. According to the latest Bollywood news, Rishi who was recently asked about Deepika told a news daily, “I think she’s one of Ranbir’s girlfriends, so what?”

But ask the yesteryears hunk about his son and Rishi is all praises. “He’s had only two releases, he has a long way to go yet. But what I’m happy about is that he’s very passionate about his work. You have to love what you do, and Ranbir is absolutely engrossed in what he does, passionate about his films, just like his grandfather and his father,” said Rishi.

Salman seems to be very caring: Deepika Padukone

Looks like Salman Khan has finally been accepted for what he is. After innumerable hard-hitting opinions about the notorious star, Bollywood seems to be ready to acknowledge him with his goods and bads. Starlet Deepika Padukone is apparently the latest actor to join Sallu’s fan club.

According to reports, Deepika, after working with SRK and Saif, is more than willing to work with King Khan`s arch rival, Salman Khan.

In spite of sharing not so great vibes with Sallu’s girlfriend Katrina, Deepika is keen to team up with Salman. “I`m so new in the industry and I have been very lucky to have got the opportunity to work with the biggest names in the industry. I have worked with SRK, Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan and now I would like to work with Salman,” says Deepika.

She said, “I feel Salman is a very honest person. He is genuine about what he feels and what I have read and known about him, he seems to be very caring.”

Salman must be smiling away to glory for sure after winning Deepika’s acceptance!

Deepika Padukone buoyant with her two upcoming comedy flicks!

After making a dream debut opposite Shah Rukh Khan in ‘Om Shanti Om’, trying her hands at romantic comedy (‘Bacha Ae Haseeno’) and action flick (‘Chandni Chowk To China’), Deepika will now be seen in comic roles in ‘Karthik Calling Karthik’ and ‘Housefull.’

It was reported that the actress has already wrapped up the shoot schedule of ‘Karthik Calling Karthik’ and is busy shooting for Sajid Khan’s ‘Housefull.’

‘Housefull’ is an out-and-out comedy that features Lara Dutta and Akshay Kumar – a pair perfect at comedy. When enquired whether the actress was edgy before trying comedy, Deepika told a news daily, "I was lost. But Sajid does one very good thing. He acts out every scene. I find it easy to follow what he wants. I`m learning fast. I`ve realised that comedy is the hardest thing to do. And all these actors are so good at it. Akshay has worked with the best comic directors. I`m learning comic timing watching him."

The doe-eyed actress added, "I`m very comfortable working with Akshay. I was looking forward to doing comedy. It took me a while to get a hang of it. Now I`m having a ball doing comedy for the first time. "

When enquired about the experience of working with Farhan, the actress maintained, "Since I`d already met him on his chat show ‘Oye! It`s Friday,’ we got along on the set immediately. Farhan makes people around him comfortable. Maybe it was because he`s been there done it all - acting, directing, producing. He made me very comfortable. When Kartik started and got over, I didn`t even realize. It was so much fun."

Deepika on Brit Asian

Check out Deepika Padukone on the latest cover of Brit Asian magazine. She looks nice on the cover.

Movie Preview: Love Aaj Kal

Love Aaj Kal movie poster

Director: Imtiaz Ali

Actors: Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone, Neetu Singh, Rishi Kapoor, Rahul Khanna, Vir Das, Raj Zutshi

Release Date: July 31, 2009

Director, Imtiaz Ali of Jab We Met fame comes up with another interesting love story Love Aaj Kal. Saif Ali Khan (Jai Vardhan Singh) and Deepika Padukone (Meera) are playing the lead roles in the film. The film is depicting love stories of two different eras i.e. love today and love yesterday as the film name indicates Love Aaj Kal.

The couple of today’s generation (2009) Jai and Meera live in London. They love each other but don’t believe in marrying. Jai says, “These Heer-Ranjha, Romeo-Juliet type janam janam ka saath type couples exist only in story books.” So when situations make them go in different directions, they decide to call off their relationship thinking that long distance relationshipsdon’t work.

However, in the love story of 1965, Veer Singh (Rishi Kapoor) falls in love with Harleen, when he sees her for the first time. The moment he swears that “is janam mein aur har janam mein… yehi meri votti banegi - Harleen Kaur.” Later to have just one glimpse of her, he travels thousand kilometers by train and yet don’t utter a single word to her. The young Rishi Kapoor is played by Saif.

Both the stories go simultaneously, which may cause confusion to the audience if they miss their attention. Well the two male characters makes thoughts about each other like Veer doesn’t understand how Jai can be so practical and handle the heart matters without any passion. However, in contrast Jai can’t understand how Veer can be so stupid and simple who travels miles to see Harleen.

The talented Imtiaz trying to show that how the relationship process is different for different eras, but at the end the experience of being in love remains same. Songs of the film like Aahun Aahun, Twist, Chor Bazari andYe Dooriyan being composed by Pritam are already making a rage. The filmis targeted for youth and it will make you fall in love of love once again.