Actor Deepika Padukone was in conversation with ThePrint’s Editor-in-chief Shekhar Gupta at ‘Off The Cuff’ in Mumbai. Padukone spoke about her commitment to increase awareness on mental health and her own experience with anxiety and depression. She also spoke about her upcoming film ‘Chhapaak’, her career switch from playing professional sport to modelling and acting, and how she doesn’t like to express her perspective on social issues where she doesn’t expect any tangible change.
Off The Cuff with Deepika Padukone
From left: Shekhar Gupta, editor-in-chief, ThePrint; Deepika Padukone, actor. The actor revealed that it was her mother who diagnosed her anxiety & clinical depression, and that too at a much later stage.
Off The Cuff with Deepika Padukone
In conversation with ThePrint’s Editor-in-chief Shekhar Gupta, Deepika Padukone said she likes to state her perspective only when there is any hope for change. Full article
Off The Cuff with Deepika Padukone
From left: Sanjay Maliah, proprietor, Diabrasive Corp.; Renu Chadha (wife of Gunit Chadha); Nisha Jamwal, lifestyle columnist; Gunit Chadha, founder APAC; Rolee Kachru, head of marketing & business development, ThePrint
Off The Cuff with Deepika Padukone
From left: Sanjay Maliah; Nimesh Kampani, chairman, JM Financial; Gunit Chadha
Off The Cuff with Deepika Padukone
“If you had to act in a biopic as a yesteryear’s actress, who would it be & why?” asked Janhavi Powale, AVP – business excellence, Kotak Life Insurance.
Off The Cuff with Deepika Padukone
“We are brought on platforms like this one and asked to opine on everything that goes on. You should ask some of the cricketers about the MeToo movement. I don’t see that happening,” said Padukone.
Off The Cuff with Deepika Padukone
“Please ask Ratan Tata ji about Aarey. I really want to know what he has to say,” said the 33-year-old actor.
Off The Cuff with Deepika Padukone
“Your home has two megastars living under one roof,” said Pegasus Shipping owner Dilip Mehta, who was interrupted by Deepika. “There’s only one megastar in my home and it’s my mother,” she said.
Off The Cuff with Deepika Padukone
“I am someone who likes to work in a way where I can also see change. I focus all my energies towards (working for) mental health awareness,” said the actor.
Off The Cuff with Deepika Padukone
From left: Anshuman Maheshwary, chief operating officer, IIFL Wealth; Shekhar Gupta, Deepika Padukone; Yatin Shah, co-founder & executive director, IIFL Wealth
Off The Cuff with Deepika Padukone
Deepika Padukone agreed for picture with members of ThePrint team after the event.
Off The Cuff with Deepika Padukone
Members of the audience rush in for a selfie with Deepika Padukone.
Off The Cuff with Deepika Padukone
From left: Suman Chellani, Miss India Intercontinental 2018; Dilip Mehta; Aakriti Anand Singh, model & anchor; Juveria Nusrat, model
Off The Cuff with Deepika Padukone
From left: R.A. Shah, solicitor and senior partner at Crawford Bayley & Co.; Vinay Ahuja, managing partner, IIFL Wealth Management
COMMENTS