Bollywood star Deepika Padukone recently made headlines after her public exit from the Nag Ashwin film Kaki 2898 AD. Reports suggested that the disagreement happened due to her demand for an eight-hour work shift and suitable conditions on set. While many on the internet called her ‘demanding,’ she stayed quiet. And now, the actor has finally spoken on the matter and expressed her opinions. Read to know what she said here.
Deepika Padukone On Kalki 2898 AD Exit
During a recent chat with Harper’s Bazaar India, Deepika Padukone said that big-budget films don’t excite her anymore, as she has focused on storytelling more. She said, “Because honestly, how much more fame, how much more success, how much more money? At this stage, it’s not about that anymore.” For Deepika, it was not about Rs 500-600 Crores anymore. When the interviewer mentioned that she had already achieved all those milestones, the actor explained that those things no longer excite her.
She added that her real passion now lies in uplifting other talent, and that she and her team are focused on nurturing storytelling and supporting emerging creative voices, including writers, directors, and new producers. She said this is what feels truly meaningful to her at this stage.
More On The Matter
It was previously reported that Padukone exited Kalki 2898 AD after she demanded an 8-hour work shift, as she had just become a mother. After this, Triptii Dimri was cast in her place along with Prabhas. The blockbuster film also starred Amitabh Bachchan in the lead role. The actress will be next seen in the Shah Rukh Khan film called King, along with Suhana Khan.