Overview
- In a Harper’s Bazaar India interview, Deepika Padukone said Rs 100–600 crore spectacles no longer drive her, stressing that scale and money are not her motivators at this stage.
- She called out overwork in the industry and advocated eight-hour workdays, saying burnout is often mistaken for commitment and that health should underpin productivity.
- Padukone confirmed authenticity as her non-negotiable, noting she has declined projects despite large pay offers and is now focused on enabling storytelling and supporting writers and emerging producers.
- Her exits from Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit and the Kalki 2898 AD sequel were followed by Triptii Dimri’s recast in Spirit, while Kalki producer Vyjayanthi Movies said they had parted ways citing an inability to find a partnership and a higher level of commitment required.
- In fresh remarks, she acknowledged occasional regret over past choices, while maintaining a lineup that includes King with Shah Rukh Khan and an Atlee-directed film opposite Allu Arjun.