Me and Ranbir are equally possessive - Deepika Padukone

29 Jul 2008. Deepika Padukone has been linked to a string of men in the past - from her ex, Nihar Pandya, to Yuvraj Singh.

It's only now that the rumours have finally stopped at Ranbir Kapoor. So when Rakhi Sawant asks her to clear the air, she gets candid and retorts, "It's only Ranbir I am in love with. I don't understand why the media always points a finger at me. It really unnerves me. No one ever talks about what the boy has done to me. I feel men should be taken to task equally."

A movie with her beau and two more sizzling beauties for company - this would prompt anyone to ask the lady if she ever felt jealous seeing her guy romancing two hot Bollywood babes. To which the actress replies, "I don't have many scenes with Ranbir, Bipasha and Minissha. I would not say I was jealous but yes, I do hope Ranbir and I get a good film together."

Chic and gorgeous Deepika also confesses that she is not comfortable with her body shape. When Rakhi probes further by asking whether she would sport a bikini for a Yash Raj movie, she surprises her with, "No. I don't have the body to carry it off." And what about her much talked about height? "The actors I have worked with so far are quite short, but that's not a problem as I anyway don't like wearing heels. And it should not be a problem any longer because the newer actors are all tall."
 

In your next film Bachna Ae Haseeno, Ranbir romances two other girls... 

It was a great experience. We three girls didn’t really interact. But we did a music video for the film. That was the only time we shot together. It was great fun. 

So does Ranbir get you at the end? 

That I don’t know... 

How do you deal with the attention he gets from girls and vice-versa? 

He understands the profession I am in and I understand the profession that he is in. And it’s about trust. 

Who’s more possessive? 

We are both equally possessive. 

Do you feel better now that you are open about your relationship and don’t have the paparazzi chasing you? 

It’s easier in a certain way, yet it’s difficult. The main thing is that it’s not about hiding our relationship or wanting the world to know. It’s about being sure. And I think when you are sure and you truly are in love, why would you want to hide it? 

When you came to Mumbai did you have a back-up plan just in case things in the glam world didn’t work out? 

No. I was very sure of what I wanted to do. I didn’t know if I’d do well or not. I didn’t even know that I would get into films. I started getting a lot of assignments for endorsements in terms of print, ramp etc. I think Farah noticed one of my music videos with Himesh and sort of decided to take me in her film. 

Now that you’ve got much appreciation and even bagged so many awards for the best debutante, are you feeling the pressure? 

Not at all. I always say if you enjoy your work and enjoy the process of being part of a film, everything else will follow. 

What’s the nicest compliment you have received? 

Ah, well, that was when I met Husainji in London. He said when he looked into my eyes it was the first time he saw the stars, the sky and the universe. 

You were on Rakhi Sawant Showz on Zoom TV. How was the experience? 

Very nice. It was more like a conversation between two girls. Rakhi is very honest and always speaks her mind and that’s so good about her. Before I was signed for Om Shanti Om, I used to go to the same dance class as her. We were never introduced and I was just a model then. She came up to me one day and said, “I’ve heard Farah is considering you for her film. I don’t know you well but I’m sure you are extremely talented.” That gave me a lot of confidence. 
 

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Me and Ranbir are equally possessive - Deepika Padukone

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