RANBIR IS SPONTANEOUS: DEEPIKA

The opening session of the Jio MAMI Movie Mela with Star, 2019 began with an engaging conversation with actor Deepika Padukone, the newly appointed Chairperson of MAMI. The focus of the chat was on Deepika’s standout roles that are milestones in her twelve-year illustrious career. When asked to count the number of films she has worked on, the modest actress said, “I have never really worked towards keeping a count on the number of films I have done. My acting process begins with the narration. While a great narration may not necessarily translate into a great movie, it helps me visualise the story and the character.”

When asked about how two of her costars — Ranbir Kapoor and Ranveer Singh — differ in their methods of working, Deepika was quick to respond. “Ranbir doesn’t really have a process; he is very spontaneous. I have never really seen him ‘prepare’ for his role as such. He’s like me in that respect. Our approach is 50% rehearsed and 50% spontaneous. Ranveer, on the other hand, really gets into the process. He changes everything for the role — right from the car he drives, to the clothes and the perfume he wears. He’s a different person every six months, which is probably one of the reasons why our relationship has lasted so long; I never get bored,” she joked, leaving the audience in splits. On working with her husband, Deepika said, “He likes to discuss work and take it home. But not me. I like to be in a different head space on the set and at home.”

“Ranbir doesn’t really have a process. I have never really seen him ‘prepare’ for his role as such”