Archive · 6 Jan 2026
Deepika Padukone Launches OnSet Learning Programme
Deepika Padukone, a famous Bollywood actress, started a new program called OnSet on her 40th birthday.
This program helps people who want to work in movies and TV shows as technicians.
Technicians are the people who work behind the scenes, like with cameras, sound, lighting, and costumes.
Deepika wants to find talented people from all over the country and give them a chance to learn and work on real movie sets.
She shared a video on Instagram to tell everyone about this program.
Deepika is also working on two big movies right now, one with Shah Rukh Khan and another with Allu Arjun.
Some people think this is a great way to help the film industry, while others worry it might not be fair to everyone.
Deepika Padukone launched OnSet, a learning programme for film technicians, on her 40th birthday.
The programme aims to discover and develop creative talent in various technical fields of filmmaking.
OnSet offers practical industry experience on real sets for applicants across experience levels.
Deepika is currently working on the upcoming film 'King' with Shah Rukh Khan and another action thriller with Allu Arjun.
The programme is backed by the Create With Me initiative and evaluates candidates on skill, intent, and readiness.
- Who
- Deepika Padukone
- What
- Launched OnSet learning programme for film technicians
- When
- On her 40th birthday (Monday)
- Where
- India (via Instagram and official website)
- Why
- To discover and develop creative talent in the Indian film and television industry
Supporters
Critics
Programme's Impact
Supporters
Supporters believe the programme will significantly boost the film industry by nurturing new talent and providing practical experience.
Critics
Critics argue that such initiatives may not be accessible to everyone, potentially excluding talented individuals from less privileged backgrounds.
- Programme Name
- OnSet
- Purpose
- Experiential learning for film technicians
- Fields Covered
- Camera, sound, lighting, production design, costume, makeup
- Selection Criteria
- Skill, intent, and readiness
- Backed By
- Create With Me initiative
- Deepika's Current Project
- King (with Shah Rukh Khan)
- Upcoming Project
- Action thriller with Allu Arjun
Sources
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