Deepika Padukone talks about love, life and movies

Eight months after her dream debut in Om Shanti Om, Deepika Padukone is raring to go.

The stunning model-turned-actress has shot for three films in this period and on the personal front, there’s no more gossip doing the rounds. She’s very happy in her relationship with Ranbir Kapoor and is quite open about it.

In the latest interview with the media, Deepika spoke about matters close to her heart. Read on…

# In your next film Bachna Ae Haseeno, Ranbir romances two other girls..

It was a great experience. We three girls didn’t really interact. But we did a music video for the film. That was the only time we shot together. It was great fun.

# So does Ranbir get you at the end?

That I don’t know…

# How do you deal with the attention he gets from girls and vice-versa?

He understands the profession I am in and I understand the profession that he is in. And it’s about trust.

# Who’s more possessive?

We are both equally possessive.

# Do you feel better now that you are open about your relationship and don’t have the paparazzi chasing you?

It’s easier in a certain way, yet it’s difficult. The main thing is that it’s not about hiding our relationship or wanting the world to know. It’s about being sure. And I think when you are sure and you truly are in love, why would you want to hide it?

# When you came to Mumbai did you have a back-up plan just in case things in the glam world didn’t work out?

No. I was very sure of what I wanted to do. I didn’t know if I’d do well or not. I didn’t even know that I would get into films. I started getting a lot of assignments for endorsements in terms of print, ramp etc. I think Farah (Khan) noticed one of my music videos with Himesh and sort of decided to take me in her film.

# Now that you’ve got much appreciation and even bagged so many awards for the best debutante, are you feeling the pressure?

Not at all. I always say if you enjoy your work and enjoy the process of being part of a film, everything else will follow.

# What’s the nicest compliment you have received?

Ah, well, that was when I met Husainji (famous artist) in London. He said when he looked into my eyes it was the first time he saw the stars, the sky and the universe.

# You were on Rakhi Sawant Showz on Zoom TV. How was the experience?

Very nice. It was more like a conversation between two girls. Rakhi Sawant is very honest and always speaks her mind and that’s so good about her. Before I was signed for Om Shanti Om, I used to go to the same dance class as her.

We were never introduced and I was just a model then. She came up to me one day and said, “I’ve heard Farah is considering you for her film. I don’t know you well but I’m sure you are extremely talented.” That gave me a lot of confidence.