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After the release of Kalki 2898 AD, the fans just couldn’t stop raving about the star cast and of course the power-packed story. The visual spectacle was released on June 27 and the one thing that touched everyone’s heart was Deepika Padukone’s performance as a pregnant lady. They have brilliantly showcased Deepika’s acting prowess, leaving everyone in awe of her riveting performance. But did you know Deepika Padukone was actually pregnant in Kalki 2898?
During an interview with News18, Saswata Chatterjee who played the antagonist in the movie revealed that Deepika Padukone was pregnant in real life. She shot the challenging climax scene when she was pregnant. Moreover, he even told her husband and father-to-be Ranveer Singh to not worry about it. He said in the interview, “Deepika is just ever-smiling. There is a scene in the film where I drag her by the hair. It was part of the last leg of the shoot and was shot in Mumbai because Deepika was pregnant by then. There was a lot of physical tussle in the scene, so I told Ranveer, don’t worry, for more physically challenging scenes, there’s a body double. He was so polite and humble. He smiled and said, I know, Dada.”
In the movie, Deepika sported a short hairdo and a minimal makeup look. She exuded a raw and powerful energy that stands out in the film. This departure from her usual glamorous and polished looks has sparked a wave of admiration and curiosity among her followers.
Deepika Padukone receives a warm shoutout from husband Ranveer Singh
Ranveer then cheered for his wife Deepika Padukone. Appreciating her performance, he wrote, “As for my baby @deepikapadukone … You elevate every moment with your grace & dignity. Such poignancy, such poetry, such power. You are beyond compare. I love you.”
Directed by Nag Ashwin and produced by Vyjayanthi Movies, Kalki 2898 AD was released in cinemas on June 27. The film boasts an ensemble cast including Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Hassan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani.