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Distance doesn’t matter for Deepika

- Prashant Singh

WhatsApp groups have become more or less ubiquitous these days, with nearly everyone opting to makem a group to stay in touchtouc with their family, friendsfri­e or colleagues. In fact,fact the same holds true for actorsacto such as Deepika Pa PadukoneA source as says, well. “It’s well knoknown that Deepika hails frofrom Bangalore (Karnataka) and lives by herself in Mumbai,Mu but like many others,oth she has also gotten on to a WhatsApp group to stay in touch with her family. ThThis way, she is always awaware of what’s happening in her family.” Apparently, the actor’s paparents (Prakash Padukone anand Ujjala Padukone), her sistersi Anisha Padukone and Deepika are connected at all times through this WhatsApp group. “Her familya can also stay aware of her whereabout­s, especially since she doesn’t live with them. It helps themt stay updated about

dA each other’s whereabout­s. Since they keep traveling for work, this group lets them feel connected,” says an insider.

It’s believed that the group sees discussion­s ranging from big news to smaller details like who is going where and what meals are being cooked. “Deepika calls it nothing less than a blessing at a time when everyone in constantly on the move. In fact, recently, when Deepika was travelling the world to promote her Hollywood film (xXx: Return of Xander Cage), she was constantly in touch with her family through the app,” the source adds. Deepika couldn’t be reached for a comment.

HER PARENTS, SISTER ANISHA AND DEEPIKA ARE CONNECTED AT ALL TIMES THROUGH THIS WHATSAPP GROUP.

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