Deepika Padukone says trip to US would ‘upset’ her, ‘You speak English very well’
bollywood star Deepika Padukone Beyond movies, he has carved his own way internationally by appearing on popular talk shows and attracting attention at industry events. The actor currently serves as his global brand ambassador for several international brands including Adidas, Levi’s, Louis Vuitton and now Cartier.
Deepika, who is currently in Paris to attend a Brand of Fashion event, spoke to Digital Magazine about her journey in showbiz and how she landed where she is today.
Deepika confessed that she always wanted to be a growing model.It was her sports background that helped her become the consummate professional she is today. Some of the brands had Deepika involved in their projects and felt their value as a brand.
βCartier is committed to making meaningful and authentic connections with exceptionally talented people. Deepika Padukone is a multi-faceted actress, creative and philanthropist, open-minded and outspoken. It resonates across borders because it has that,β Cartier Chief Marketing Officer Arnaud Calles told BOF.
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She was seen as one of the jurors at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival earlier this year. Her films have grossed around $350 million worldwide, according to IMDbPro. It has earned its own figures on the world market.
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Deepika We also uncovered racial stereotypes in Hollywood and how the West perceives outsiders. You are a computer geek. You are a taxi driver. you are a therapist You are the owner of a convenience store.Fans have asked me why I don’t do more [global] movie. But that’s not what I’m trying to solve. Every time I went to America it upset me.Some of the things that are said and some of the things that are just done [make it] So obvious that people do not know the world outside the world in which they live. β
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The actor recalled meeting the actor at a Vanity Fair party who complimented her on speaking English, but didn’t realize how offensive it was. “I know this actor… I met him at a party at Vanity Fair. I didn’t even know what that meant. What does it mean to speak really well?” Did he have any idea that we don’t speak English?” Deepika asked.
Deepika Padukone, last seen in Gehraiyaan, features Nag Ashwin, Hindi remake of The Intern, Shah Rukh Khan stars Pathaan and Hrithik Roshan Action fighter lineup. She will also star in and produce an upcoming Hollywood project described as an “intercultural romantic comedy”.
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