Deepika Padukone will star in a romantic comedy for STX films and Temple Hill. Apart from acting, she will also produce the film through her banner Ka productions.
The news was confirmed by the studio’s chairperson, Adam Fogelson. The cross-cultural romantic comedy will mark her second venture in the Hollywood industry. Deepika made her Hollywood debut with the 2017 movie XXX Return of Xander cage co-starring Vin Diesel.
Talking about the announcement, Adam Fogelson said, “There is a reason Deepika is one of the biggest global stars to come from India. She is enormously talented with an infectious personality and her profile continues to grow as an international superstar. While she has been a phenomenal success in many Eros International films, we are thrilled to be building a romantic comedy with her and our friends at Temple Hill. We believe this project gives us the opportunity to tap into the spirit, voice, characters and vibrant settings of India and New York in ways that made Crazy Rich Asians feel so authentic and fresh”.
Deepika is known for her versatile performance and exceptional style. From playing a nerd in ‘Yeh Jawaani hai Deewani’ to portraying the powerful character of the acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal in ‘Chhapaak’ Deepika has come a long way. Her character as Rani Padmavati in the movie ‘Padmavat’, also received a high amount of appreciation from the audience. Deepika indeed never forgets to amaze her audience, be it her acting skills or her fashion statements, she proves it to be the best in town. Last year, she received the prestigious World Economic Forum Crystal Award for her leadership in raising mental health awareness. Deepika Padukone was also named as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World by Time magazine in 2018.
Deepika is currently shooting for her movie ‘83’, opposite her husband Ranveer Singh. She has also signed a movie with Hrithik Roshan and Shakun Batra whose title is yet to be revealed, the movie will also star Ananya Pandey and Siddhant Chaturvedi.