Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Deepika Padukone: Prioritizing Meaningful Storytelling
Deepika Padukone, a famous Indian actress, said she's more interested in helping new talent and telling meaningful stories than starring in big-budget films.
She left two big movies this year to focus on smaller, more meaningful projects.
She's currently working on a movie with Shah Rukh Khan and has another upcoming film with Allu Arjun.
She also talked about how the film industry often expects people to work too hard, which isn't healthy.
Deepika Padukone expressed disinterest in big-budget films
She prefers empowering new talent and supporting untold stories
Left 'Spirit' and 'Kalki 2898 AD' sequel, choosing meaningful projects
Upcoming films include 'King' with Shah Rukh Khan and an untitled project with Allu Arjun
Spoke about normalizing burnout in the film industry
- Who
- Deepika Padukone
- What
- Expressed preference for empowering talent over big-budget films, left 'Spirit' and 'Kalki 2898 AD' sequel, discussed industry burnout
- When
- In a recent interview with Harper's Bazaar India
- Where
- In the Indian film industry (Bollywood)
- Why
- To focus on meaningful storytelling, support new talent, and address industry work culture
Focus on Meaningful Storytelling
Pursuit of Big-Budget Films
Project Selection
Focus on Meaningful Storytelling
Deepika prioritizes empowering talent and untold stories
Pursuit of Big-Budget Films
Big-budget films offer wider reach and recognition
- Upcoming Films
- King (with Shah Rukh Khan), Untitled Atlee film (with Allu Arjun)
- Previous Projects
- Spirit, Kalki 2898 AD
Sources
Why Deepika Padukone says ₹500-600 crore films mean nothing to her anymore
‘What was I thinking?’ Deepika Padukone reflects and regrets on career missteps
‘Not about Rs 600-crore films anymore’: Deepika Padukone wants to empower new talents