‘Yeh Jawaani…’ character closer to my real self: Deepika
Actress Deepika Padukone, whose performance as Veronica was highly appreciated in “Cocktail”, says her character in her upcoming film ” Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani” is more close to her real self.
“Actually ‘Yeh Jawani…’ is very similar to me in person like Veronica was not. I think Veronica, as a character, as a person is very different from how I am personally but ‘Yeh Jawani…’ is very similar to how I am,” the 27-year-old said at an event.
Directed by Ayan Mukerji, “Yeh Jawaan Hai Deewani” also stars Ranbir Kapoor and Kalki Koechlin.
Asked about her supposed tussle with actress Anushka Sharma, Deepika said, “There is no truth to this and I always wish her well.”
Apparently, the two actresses are vying for the lead role opposite Salman Khan in “Kick”, which has led to a tussle between Anushka and Deepika.
Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (transl. This youth is crazy) is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language coming-of-age romantic comedy-drama film, directed by Ayan Mukerji, written by Mukerji and Hussain Dalal, and produced by Karan Johar. It stars Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone in their second film together after 2008’s Bachna Ae Haseeno. Kalki Koechlin and Aditya Roy Kapur play supporting roles. Madhuri Dixit appears in an item number with Ranbir Kapoor. Initially set for a March 2013 release, the film was released on 31 May 2013. Upon release, it was a box office success. It was a very popular film amongst the youth Since its release in 2013, the film has gone on to achieve cult status. In the 59th Filmfare Awards, the film received the highest number of nominations (nine) including Best Film, Best Actor for Kapoor, Best Direction for Mukherji, Best Supporting Actor for Kapoor, Best Supporting Actress for Koechlin and soon. Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani has become one of the highest grossing Indian films of all time. It was the third film to cross ₹3 billion worldwide after 3 Idiots & Ek tha Tiger. It was also the tenth highest grossing Bollywood film in overseas markets at the time of release
Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani casting
Ranbir Kapoor was the first to sign onto the film and was under Ayan Mukerji’s direction for the second time following Wake Up Sid. Kapoor pierced his ears for his role. There was a lot of speculation as to who would play the female lead, with Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma being the choices. Eventually, Deepika Padukone was chosen in September 2011, who due to her faith in Ranbir and Ayan accepted the film without even reading the script. Aditya Roy Kapur and Kalki Koechlin were later signed on for pivotal roles. Koechlin and Kapur play Aditi and Avi, respectively. Evelyn Sharma had confirmed that she will play a ditzy character.
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