In our weekly doze of good news, Deepika Padukone is the only Indian actress to feature in this year's Time's '100 Influential People in the World' list. Padukone shared space with the likes of Nicole Kidman, Gal Gadot, Greta Gerwig, and Lena Waithe. Surprisingly, her 'xXx: Return of Xander Cage' co-star Vin Diesel has penned words of appreciation for her in the magazine. HE wrote, “Making that movie, Deepika took committed to a whole other level. That's who she is as a performer. She wants the whole movie to shine, which is a rare thing. Anyone could talk about how beautiful she is, and anyone could tell you about her unmatched comedic timing. But she isn't about a star. She's an actor's actor, dedicated to the craft.”
One of the highest paid artists in Indian cinema today, Deepika has 18 brands in her portfolio, a strong social media presence, and a vast fan base. Besides business, the 'Bajirao Mastani' actress also has a philanthropic side. She has been vocal about her own battle with depression, and has been working towards creating awareness with her NGO The Live Love Laugh Foundation (TLLF). Deepika has a great ongoing run on the silver screen with both, Bollywood and Hollywood vying for her attention. Her latest Hindi drama 'Padmaavat' scored raging success at the box office, despite being shrouded by controversies.
