Feb 192018
 

Padmaavat makers hire ocean liner to celebrate the success of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s magnum opus while it heads towards Rs 300-crore mark at box office

The Ark Deck Bar where the party will be held. Pic/Pradeep Dhivar
The Ark Deck Bar where the party will be held. Pic/Pradeep Dhivar 

After the trouble the makers went through to ensure Padmaavat reaches the audience, it is time for Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone to pop the bubbly. With the magnum opus racing past the Rs 275-crore mark at the box office, mid-day has learnt that the makers have planned a grand bash for the weekend to celebrate the success. The team has zeroed in on February 24 since it also marks Bhansali’s 56th birthday. Given the director’s love for everything grand, the bash too will be just as special – it will be held aboard an ocean liner.

Deepika Padukone, Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Ranveer Singh
Deepika Padukone, Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Ranveer Singh

Says a source from the production team, “The team did not want a run-of-the-mill party at a five star. So they zeroed in on the Ark Deck Bar, the floating restaurant that has an open-air bar deck, a sit-down restaurant and private dining areas. It not only offers stunning view as it sails off the coast into the sea, but will also give the stars privacy from the paparazzi.” He adds that the do was initially scheduled for February 21 but was later pushed to Saturday to coincide with the auteur’s birthday.

Shahid Kapoor
Shahid Kapoor

While Bhansali, Singh and Padukone will celebrate their third consecutive success, Maharawal Ratan Singh aka Shahid Kapoor will be conspicuous by his absence. “Shahid won’t be present as he’s shooting in Tehri for Batti Gul Meter Chalu. A guest list of about 150 people has been drawn up that includes other Bollywood stars as well. The Ark is just a boat ride away from the Sea Link jetty. Everyone including Deepika and Ranveer will be ferried across.” The source adds that an extensive menu comprising European, Indian, Italian and pan-Asian cuisine will be laid out. When contacted, Bhansali’s team refused to comment.

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Feb 192018
 

Padmaavat has gone ahead to break all records to become the biggest grosser of 2018 both in India and overseas markets

Deepika Padukone
Deepika Padukone in a still from Padmaavat’s song, Ghoomar.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali spells magic with his films in the true sense. Known for his larger than life portrayal of cinema, the filmmaker’s stories are also one to set the cash registers ringing. Beating his previous record of ‘Goliyon Ki Rasleela – Ram Leela’ and ‘Bajirao Mastani’ of Rs 202 crore and Rs 358 crore respectively, ‘Padmaavat‘ has gone ahead to break all records to become the biggest grosser of 2018 both in India and overseas markets. The movie has clocked in a whopping Rs 540 crore!

Considering the lean period with no holidays or long weekends, the magnum opus has been an absolute money spinner! With both critics and audiences loving the period drama, ‘Padmaavat’ starring Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, and Shahid Kapoor, looks like it will break a few more box office myths.

Ranveer Singh, who is on a high after recording his biggest hit with this film and is receiving appreciation for his portrayal of Alauddin Khilji in the film, says box office numbers are a validation for him. “It feels amazing. As an entertainer, box office numbers are a validation that I am being able to entertain audiences and, to me, that’s everything,” says Singh. Padmaavat has earned the actor commercial and critical acclaim. The movie released on January 25.

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Feb 112018
 

Ahead of Valentine’s Day, fans of Deepika Padukone have been leaving no stone unturned to get her attention on social media

Deepika Padukone
Deepika Padukone

Ahead of Valentine’s Day, fans of Deepika Padukone have been leaving no stone unturned to get her attention on social media. Marking the occasion of Promise Day, fans of the actress pledged to watch all her films First Day First Show. In a never seen before display of affection on social media, Fans of Deepika posted videos of themselves pledging over things that is most precious to them.

The frenzy drew the attention of the most followed woman in Asia on Twitter, with Deepika Padukone replying back to her fans in the most heartening way. Celebrating Promise Day, Deepika Padukone ‘s fans expressed their love and awe for the actress and unified to watch all the films of the actress on the first day first show upon release. Using the hashtags #PromiseToDeepika fans managed to draw the attention of Deepika Padukone. Overwhelmed with the love coming her way, Deepika promised to love her fans forever and always.

getting out of some meetings & seeing some serious promises being made by my fans since this morning!I am truly truly touched & humbled!ðÂ?Â?& I promise…to love you…forever & always!ðÂ?Â?Â?❤ï¸ÂðÂ?Â? #PromiseToDeepika#PromiseDay

— Deepika Padukone (@deepikapadukone)
February 11, 2018

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Feb 112018
 

If that toned back isn’t a giveaway, the famed tattoo on the nape assures Deepika PadukoneâÂ?Â?s presence. The ‘Padmaavat’ actress dropped in at an awards ceremony organised by the Italian Consulate at a Juhu five-star on Friday

Deepika Padukone
It seems Deepika Padukone’s tattoo is back! Pic/Atul Kamble

If that toned back isn’t a giveaway, the famed tattoo on the nape assures Deepika Padukone’s presence. The ‘Padmaavat’ actress dropped in at an awards ceremony organised by the Italian Consulate at a Juhu five-star on Friday.

Deepika looked gorgeous in a red and white striped saree which she teamed up with a long-sleeved black blose. She had tied up her hair neatly in a bun. Deepika was earlier spotted at events where pictures showed her sans the famous tattoo. Whether clever photoshopping or make-up we will never know the mystery behind that we guess.

Deepika Padukone
Deepika Padukone at the event. Pic/Yogen Shah

After the box-office success of her latest release ‘Padmaavat’, which also starred Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor as Alauddin Khilji and Maharawal Ratana Singh respectively, Deepika Padukone is slated to essay gangster Sapna Didi in an upcoming biopic.

‘Padmaavat’ has turned out to be her highest grosser by crossing India collections of Rs 230 crore. She played the title role of Rani Padmini in the Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial. Yesteryear actress Rekha praised her performance in the historical drama in a special handwritten note.

Deepika Padukone also bagged the third spot on the Top Actors List of January 2018 as shared by a renowned Hollywood website. Deepika is the only actress to be in the top 3 position on the list, with Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart ranking first and second respectively. Interestingly, her ‘Bajirao Mastani’ co-star Priyanka Chopra ranks eighth on the list.

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Feb 082018
 

Deepika Padukone has bagged the third spot on the Top Actors List of January 2018 as shared by a renowned Hollywood website, with Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart ranking first and second respectively. Priyanka is on number eight

Deepika Padukone
Deepika Padukone is at the 3rd position while Priyanka Chopra is on the 8th spot, according to a Hollywood website.

Indian Actress Deepika Padukone has bagged the third spot on the Top Actors List of January 2018 as shared by a renowned Hollywood website Hollywood Reporter. Deepika is the only actress to be in the top 3 position on the list, with Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart ranking first and second respectively. 

The Top Actors chart is a ranking of the most popular actors on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Google Plus, with global data provided by social media analytics company MVPindex. The chart’s methodology blends social engagement on the platforms along with weekly additions of followers/subscribers. The latest tracking week ended January 30.

The list has Bollywood’s leading lady, Deepika Padukone leading at the top spot as the actress has been an online sensation over the last few months.  The Top Actors List also features Priyanka Chopra on the 8th position. Other Hollywood ladies to be a part of the list include names like Millie Bobby Brown, Dove Cameron, Jennifer Lopez and Gal Gadot. 

Priyanka Chopra
Priyanka Chopra is in the 8th position.

More recently Deepika Padukone has set social media in frenzy courtesy the release of her much-awaited ‘Padmaavat’. The film garnered much attention from Deepika’s fans across social media platforms. Her fandom took a peak on the release day of the film as Deepika fans exhibited a unique gesture by forming DP1stDay1stShow Fan Club pledging to watch the actress’ films FDFS. The initiative of love marked to be a sustained trend on Twitter throughout the day. 

Another social media research conducted by Score Trend India mentioned Deepika as the most talked about celebrity from the ‘Padmaavat’ star-cast. Known to be one of Asia’s Most followed social media personalities, Deepika has not only made a mark at the box office but also has topped the Actors List in Hollywood.

The actress is currently riding high on the success of her latest onscreen outing ‘Padmaavat’ for which she has been basking in accolades and awe from across the world. Not only the audience and critics, B’town veterans like Amitabh Bachchan, Rekha, Rishi Kapoor, Neetu Kapoor and Javed Akhtar have also sent their token of appreciation for the actress’ power-packed performance. 

The film also marks to be Deepika Padukone ‘s 7th film in the 100 crore club and a hattrick in the 200 crore club. 

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Jan 252018
 

Mumbai gives Rajasthan freedom of expression goals with peaceful screenings of Padmaavat; viewers back Bhansali’s vivid storytelling skills, are baffled by the controversy

Deepika Padukone
Deepika Padukone

A CENSOR Board clearance and two Supreme Court verdicts in its favour, yet Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmaavat continued to face the wrath of fringe groups a day into its release. Although multiplexes in four states – Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Goa – refused to screen the film amidst the ongoing tension, Mumbai viewers turned up in abundance to support the Deepika Padukone, Shahid Kapoor and Ranveer Singh starrer.

Having witnessed Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s spectacle at paid previews held yesterday and early shows this morning, cinephiles have one message for protesting outfits — watch it before you speak!

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Viewers who caught the first-day-first-show of Padmaavat this morning, exit R City Mall, in Ghatkopar. Pic/Sameer Markande

Mumbaikars attending the 8 am show at Ghatkopar’s R City Mall appeared baffled by the controversy. Parveen Ali Khan tells mid-day, “Films should be treated like films. I did not see anything in the movie that should offend anyone. The Rajputs are shown in good light.”

The controversial self-immolation scene (jauhar), too, did not seem to have been portrayed offensively, said another cine-goer, Sachin Benbanshi. “The jauhar scene only showed the sacrifice made by Rani Padmini. I don’t see a reason for controversy.”

Reiterating what Bhansali’s supporters have said ever since the outcry erupted in December 2017, college student Noor Khan, who watched the movie with friends, said, “People who caused controversy should watch the movie first. They will realise there is nothing in it that’s worth protesting over.

Having watched the film, I think the uproar caused isn’t justified.” The notion was backed by other moviegoers, including Khairun Shaikh and Vipin Tiwari. “I don’t want to comment on the controversy, but the movie was good. There is nothing offensive about any scene in the film,” says Shaikh.

Another city resident, Deepak Mishra, however, opines that had Bhansali merely portrayed historical facts instead of “showcasing a love angle at the beginning”, he could have avoided controversy.

While citizens suggested that the furor had little merit, Padmaavat attracted a fair share of criticism too. At 164-minutes, engineer Pratishtha Ram, a self-proclaimed cinephile, found the film “awfully slow”. “It’s overrated. It is visually gorgeous, but awfully slow. I found myself fidgeting with my phone throughout the first half. When the drama finally ensued, it was half-baked.”

Researcher Reshma Kadam appears to give words to our fears when she says, “Padmaavat will be a victim of its hype.” Having already grabbed eyeballs owing to the controversy, the film may find itself grappling to live up to expectations, she says. “The drama outside the theatre is more than that on screen.”

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Jan 252018
 

ranveer-deepika-kissActors Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are a darling couple on the block. They’re famous for their adorable relationship and are often called as Deepveer by the fans. The two’s admiration for each other is quite visible and love is totally in the air!

Ranveer has often been vocal about his fondness for Deepika while dropping subtle hints towards their relationship. Earlier, during the music launch of Befikre, Ranveer had made an amazing confession that girlfriend Deepika Padukone is the best kisser in the world and it was Deepika’s turn to reveal the name.

Deepika was a guest at Neha Dhupia’s chat show Vogue BFF’s with sister Anisha Padukone where in a video Deepika made this hot comment. For the stunning actress, boyfriend Ranveer Singh is the best kisser in the business.

The feeling is mutual, isn’t it? You can watch this episode on this Saturday on Colours Infinity. See the video here:

RANVEER SINGH IS THE BEST KISSER IN THE BUSINESS OMFGG AJDJKAKSKIDKSNANSN

A post shared by Deepika Padukone Fanpage (@deepika.padukone.fanpage) on Jan 20, 2018 at 12:04pm PST

We cannot wait for the moment when the two officially announce their relationship. They’re in love and the world is excited about it.

Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone will next be seen in the magnum opus film ‘Padmaavat’.

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Jan 252018
 

Deepika Padukone’s outfit (sans the dupatta) from Padmaavat’s screening strikingly similar to a creation she wore in 2013

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh

Did you notice Deepika Padukone‘s white anarkali, that she wore at Padmaavat‘s recent screening? Isn’t it strikingly similar to a creation she wore in 2013? Well, we are sure it is. Deepika wore the same white anarkali suit (sans dupatta), by Anamika Khanna, during a promotional event of Shah Rukh Khan’s Chennai Express.

Chennai Express trailer launch
Chennai Express trailer launch

Well, this is not the first time when the actress has repeated her outfit. In fact, she is one of the few actresses in B-town who never shied away to repeat what they wore already. 

Guess she believes in recycling, just like us!

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