Deepika Padukone in a still from Deewani Mastani. (politeness: the Academy)
New Delhi:
In an exciting update today, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences delighted fans by sharing a nostalgic video of the 2015 epic historical romance, Bajirao Mastani. Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the film had a stellar cast including Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra in lead roles. Adapted from the Marathi novel by Nagnath S. Inamdar Rau, Bajirao Mastani The story of Maratha Peshwa Bajirao I (1700-1740) and his second wife, Mastani, is intricately woven. In the shared clip, Deepika Padukone gracefully danced to the mesmerizing tune of Deewani Mastani from the movie. This created excitement among fans, especially Shreya Ghoshal and Deepika lovers.
The caption on the post from the Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars, read: ‘Deepika Padukone plays ‘Deewani Mastani’ (sung by Shreya Ghoshal) from the film Bajirao Mastani. Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Starring Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone. and Priyanka Chopra Jonas.”
To add to the buzz, Ranveer Singh chimed in with a heartfelt comment, describing the performance as “Mesmeric!” Netizens poured in the love, calling Deepika Padukone the “Queen of Indian Cinema” and praising Shreya Ghoshal’s soulful portrayal that complemented Deepika’s on-screen charm. One user said: “Finally! This movie DESERVES attention!”. Another fan praised Deepika’s portrayal of Mastani as ‘a work of art’.
In a notable sidebar, Deepika Padukone attended the 95th Academy Awards in March 2023 as a presenter alongside luminaries like Halle Berry, John Travolta, and Harrison Ford. The actress introduced the performance of Naatu Naatu – a song from the 2022 film RRR. For the unversed, this energetic song has etched its name in history by winning the Oscar in the Best Song category. It became the first Indian film song to achieve the prestigious award in this category.