Deepika Padukone’s 2025 marks a major career shift as she steps away from big-budget films after exits from Spirit and the Kalki sequel. Prioritising creativity, balance, and supporting new talent, she focuses on meaningful storytelling while preparing for King and Atlee’s next film

Meghna Gulzar has opened up about the impact on her film Chhapaak (2020) when leading lady Deepika Padukone visited JNU, days before the release