'Yeh Jawaani...' turns one, Deepika gets Naina Talwar page

New Delhi: Actress Deepika Padukone gave four superhit films in 2013, but it was her character Naina Talwar from Ranbir Kapoor-starrer “Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani” that won many hearts. And on its first anniversary, her fans have gifted the star a Naina Talwar page on a social networking site.

Her bespectacled look, simplicity and acting prowess struck the right chord with the movie buffs. The film completed a year May 31 and some of her fans put together Naina Talwar page on Facebook March 13, which went live in May.

Their idea was to personally present it to Deepika on the “Yeh Jawaani…” anniversary. They tried their best to do so but were informed that she is not in the country. 

"It is a very thoughtful gesture. They have put together many memorable moments from the film. We have shared the link with Deepika,” her spokesperson said in a statement.

The Facebook page -https://www.facebook.com/OfficialNainaTalwar has so far received 61 likes.

Deepika Padukone brand ambassador of Axis Bank

Mumbai:Bollywood`s blockbuster actress Deepika Padukone was Wednesday signed on to endorse Axis Bank. She will front the private sector bank`s new campaign ‘Badhne ke kai naam hai…’, and says she`s happy to be associated with a service so important to an individual`s progress.

"A bank plays a very important role in the progress of so many individuals and I`m proud to be a part of the Axis Bank team," Deepika said in a statement.

She is happy that being a woman, she has been chosen to represent the brand as she sees "no reason why any industry should be dominated by either gender in today`s day and age".

"Like I mentioned earlier, a bank plays such an important role in the progress of so many individuals, and that`s what has excited me the most about this association," she added.

Deepika, who grew from being a badminton player to a model and then actress, says she believes in the brand`s philosophy - `Badhti Ka Naam Zindagi`.

"I`ve always believed that if you stop growing, you stop being. Moreover, progress is a very individual thing. What it means to you might be very different from what it means to me. But yet for both of us, it`s the most vital part of our lives. In a way it`s a common thread that binds us," she said.

This is the first association of the bank with a celebrity, and the idea behind zeroing in on Deepika is because "her journey of progress represents the new India which is young, hardworking, in-tune and aware of the world around them", said Rajiv Anand, president - Retail Banking, Axis Bank.

"She is contemporary yet there is an innate Indian-ness about her. We believe these qualities will fit the brand perfectly," Anand added.

The campaign, designed by Lowe Lintas lies in the space that progress has many dimensions and talks about the holistic nature of progress and highlights Axis Bank`s journey as a customer-centric bank.

The new campaign featuring Deepika is directed by `English Vinglish` director Gauri Shinde.

Deepika Padukone to get into Saina Nehwal's shoes?

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New Delhi: This season seems to be raining sports in Bollywood, well quite literally! With a biopic already in place on the life of Olympic winner MC Mary Kom, we have this news about shuttler Saina Nehwal`s film in the pipeline. The latest buzz in B-Town these days is that veteran filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt is reportedly planning to make a film based on the life of badminton ace Saina Nehwal.

The grapevine has it that after Priyanka Chopra as Mary Kom, Deepika Padukone might be roped in to play Saina. 


According to reports, the badminton player wants Deepika to play her character on the big screen as she feels Dippy would do justice to her role. Not many know that ace badminton player Prakash Padukone`s daughter happens to know the sport quite well. Deepika, in fact, was the state-level badminton player herself. 

With Saina giving nod to the film, it would certainly be interesting to see Miss Padukone play with a racquet on celluloid. Prakash Padukone too would be a proud papa, if it happens!

Can Deepika Padukone balance both 'Shuddhi', 'Bajirao Mastani'?

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New Delhi: Deepika Padukone, the `heroine number one` of Bollywood, knows how to balance her priorities when it comes to work. Deepika, in an interview with a leading daily said that she can very well manage Karan Johar`s `Shuddhi` as well as Sanjay Leela Bhansali`s ` Bajirao Mastani`, leaving no space for any speculations of her participation in the projects.

he 100 crore actress in the interview said that she is quite pally with KJo and if there be any need for them to discuss any films, he can always call and decide. The 28-year-old actress seems unperturbed by any rumours related to her personal or professional life.

Dips (as she is fondly called by some) surely stands out as an actress who is reigning at the number one spot, not without a reason. The girl indeed knows how to get the best of films in her kitty and maintain a cordial relationship in the industry.

Miss Padukone is currently working on Farah Khan`s `Happy New Year` with Shah Rukh Khan and Homi Adjania`s English/Konkani film `Finding Fanny`.

With so much being written about the casting of Karan Johar`s `Shuddhi`, it only seems fair if we leave it to the makers for any official announcement.

Deepika Padukone's 'Tulsi' obsession?

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New Delhi: The current number one in Bollywood, Deepika Padukone might have had many obsessions as a child but her latest fetish has surely made us take notice of it. According to a leading daily, the actress lately got herself a new `Tulsi` plant and is seen taking care of it quite religiously.

Well, the plant is said to be propitious for the womenfolk and it also has medicinal significance. The 28-year-old actress is believed to be in love with her `Tulsi` so much that it has reportedly become an obsession of sorts for Dippy darling.

It has been widely reported that Deepika makes sure that her plant is taken good care of, whenever she is on outdoor shoots. The actress, it has been learnt even performs `pooja` around the `Tulsi` plant everyday.

We like Dippy`s love for the plant, the girl surely knows hows to go green!

Deepika Padukone voted sexiest woman in the world

Mumbai: Actress Deepika Padukone has been voted the sexiest woman in the world in a poll conducted by the FHM magazine.

She will feature in the new edition of the magazine and the actress Wednesday unveiled the edition featuring her and the other girls in the top 100 list of sexiest women.

However, Deepika believes that her physical appearance has got nothing to do with this poll and it is only her work that led her to this.

"I think something like this is really the result of the work that I do. I don`t think it has got anything to do with me physically. I also think that the brand endorsements are also the result of the films that you do," the statusque actress said here.

"I have been very fortunate that the roles I have done in the last 2-3 years have been very different from each other. So I guess this and the endorsements are a result of that and, of course, the success of that and the relatability of the characters," she added.

Deepika was last seen in the Tamil film ‘Kochadaiiyaan’.

Her look in her upcoming film ‘Finding Fanny’ is also out. The film has been directed by Homi Adajania and also stars Arjun Kapoor, Naseeruddin Shah and Dimple Kapadia.

Watch out for 'Happy New Year' trailer Aug 14

Mumbai: The trailer of Shah Rukh Khan-starrer ‘Happy New Year’ will be unveiled on the eve of Independence Day Aug 14 at a star-studded event here to celebrate the `Indiawaale` sentiment which is inherent in the movie.

Red Chillies Entertainments Pvt Ltd Wednesday announced that the first look of the grand Diwali release will be disclosed at Sahara Star Hotel in Mumbai, with the entire cast - SRK, Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Sonu Sood, Boman Irani and Vivaan Shah - along with director Farah Khan and composer duo Vishal-Shekhar, in attendance.

The event will be ‘Happy New Year’ presents ‘Indiawaale’ celebration.

"Indiawaale sentiment is an integral element of the film hence on the eve of Independence Day, the first look of the film is being launched as a part of Indiawaale celebration," read an official statement.

"Unlike other trailer launches, there will be surprise performances based on the theme of Indiawaale and a huge digital campaign has been put in place to make sure that the trailer is seen by most of the audiences of Indian cinema across the globe," the statement read further.

Farah is ecstatic about the plans.

She said: “`Happy New Year` has been my dream project for a very long time and I am thrilled that Shah Rukh and I got back (together) after seven years to make it. The first look is all important these days and we have worked very hard to make ours exciting, entertaining and encompassing the spirit of our film.”

This trailer launch won`t just have mediapersons, but also for some fans who will also be present for the launch. 

"Happy New Year" promises to be a "rollicking, flamboyant, colourful, witty, action-packed musical bonanza". It will be distributed by Yash Raj Films worldwide, and in India, it will release in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.