After exiting from Kalki 2898 AD and Spirit, Deepika Padukone makes bold statement, says a woman should never be forced into a mould.
Published: October 1, 2025 7:35 AM IST
Recently, IMDb released a list of the “Most Talked About Celebrities in Indian Cinema” over the past 25 years. Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone made it to the top five. Deepika Padukone said that she was often told how she should approach her career as a woman, but she was never afraid to challenge the status quo. She handled every situation in her own way.
Did Deepika Padukone opens up about quitting Kalki 2898 AD and Spirit
Shah Rukh Khan topped the list, with Aamir Khan and Hrithik Roshan tied for second, and Deepika Padukone third. In a recent interview, Deepika said, “When I started my journey, I was often told how a woman should approach her career or what was expected of her to be successful. However, from the very beginning, I was never afraid to ask questions, upset people, take the difficult path, and challenge the status quo to reinvent the mold we’re all expected to conform to.”
Deepika Padukone also thanked her fans for standing by her decisions. She added, “The faith my family, fans, and colleagues have placed in me has given me the courage to make my own decisions and choices. I hope this path will continue to bring about change for generations to come. IMDb’s report on 25 years of Indian cinema reinforces the belief that honesty, authenticity, and resilience are crucial, and that change is possible by sticking to one’s core principles.”
Deepika Padukone was recently removed from the film “Kalki AD 2898.” Following this, she stated in a cryptic post that she stood by her decision. She was also previously removed from Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s film.
