Overview
- Speaking at CNBC TV's Global Leadership Summit on Nov. 8, Padukone said she encountered clichés in the West tied to casting, accent and skin colour.
- She said she rejected roles tailored to an outdated view of India, choosing to enter Hollywood on her own terms even if it delayed opportunities.
- Recalling a Louis Vuitton campaign on Los Angeles’ Sunset Boulevard, she called the billboard a proud moment that felt like a win for Indian women.
- Reports highlighted her international presence through the Cannes competition jury, FIFA World Cup trophy unveiling, and ambassadorships with Louis Vuitton and Cartier.
- She noted she is the celebrity voice of Meta AI and said AI cannot replace human emotion, with upcoming films including King with Shah Rukh Khan and an untitled Atlee project with Allu Arjun.