Deepika Padukone Goes Beyond Being Just A Global Icon

Deepika Padukone spills the beans on her Hollywood adventures. Rachit Gupta takes note of the intimate confessions.

- Rachit Gupta

You know you’re on the right track if Aamir Khan refers to you as a superstar on a public platform. You know you’re in the fast lane if Hollywood sensation Vin Diesel comes calling a second time. You know you’re popular when half of Mexico City screams their lungs out to wish you a happy birthday. Deepika Padukone is on the fast and furious track to international success. Her latest release xXx: Return Of Xander Cage has already created a storm in India and is going to be a sure shot success in global markets too. Back home, her ambitious film Padmavati, with director Sanjay Leela Bhansali and an enviable cast comprising Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor, has already begun to dominate headlines. But all the raves in the world can’t sweep Deepika off her feet. She remains grounded and humble, forever focussing on doing the right thing. Even when at the top, she aspires to be better. She likes to face her fears and she loves the idea of a new challenge. Confident and fearless, this young girl has fought off many personal battles on her way. She’s conquered the West and she has a dozen candid confessions about her Hollywood adventures. Deepika talks about a racy, action-packed career from glitzy Los Angeles...

What was it about xXx: Return of Xander Cage that made you go to Hollywood?