 "Oscars 2023: 'Exciting time for Indian cinema', says Deepika Padukone on debut as presenter")
SS Rajamouli’s RRR made history by becoming the first Indian film to bag the Oscar for the Best Original Song at the 95th Academy Awards. To the delight of fans, the foot-tapping MM Keeravaani composition was also performed live at the Oscars, with none other than Bollywood star Deepika Padukone presenting the performance.
The Academy Awards caught up with Padukone before the event. The Pathaan star confessed that she was “excited, nervous and curious” to see what the Oscars were all about. The Piku actress said, “We have all grown up watching the event and the part of the world we come from, it’s not every day that you wake up going to the Oscars. I am just taking it all in.” She added that it was definitely an “exciting time for Indian cinema.”
Regarding RRR getting recognised at the global level, Deepika had only one thing to say. “It’s just the tip of the iceberg”, the star predicted.
Watch Deepika Padukone’s interview here:
As for her outfit, Deepika Padukone channelled her inner Audrey Hepburn and went classic a la Breakfast At Tiffany’s. Dressed in a black off-shoulder Louis Vuitton gown, Deepika looked stunning at the Oscars red carpet. She accessorised the gown with a Cartier necklace. To complete the look, the dusky beauty pulled her hair in a loose bun, just like Holly Golightly.
If you are interested in how Padukone’s entry was received at the Oscars, just take a look:
This is not the first time Deepika Padukone has made India’s presence felt at a global stage. The Pathaan star is a regular at the Cannes Film Festival. Deepika also unveiled the FIFA World Cup trophy in Qatar last year. On the work front, Deepika is basking in the success of her blockbuster film Pathaan. Also starring Shah Rukh Khan and John Abraham, the actioner became the highest-grossing Hindi film in India. Apart from that, Deepika Padukone is set to appear in Project K with Prabhas and Amitabh Bachchan. She also has Rohit Shetty’s Singham 3 and Siddharth Anand’s Fighter in her kitty. Read all the Latest News , Trending News , Cricket News , Bollywood News , India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .