Deepika Padukone on Vishal Bhardwaj’s next: I find her journey so relevant

Actress Deepika Padukone who was praised for her last ‘Padmaavat’ will be seen next in Vishal Bhardwaj’s film along with her ‘Piku’ co-star Irrfan Khan. The actress expressed that she has drawn two very strong characters, Rani Padmavati and now Sapna Didi.


Deepika Padukone said, "I guess I am drawn to strong characters. I am very excited to play this part. Like 'Padmaavat' was a 13th-century old story that even after so many years the power of women is visible to all today. We are standing up for ourselves with dignity. I find her journey so relevant.”


"It is going to be similar with Vishal sir's film. It is based on Sapna Didi, I don't know what the title is at the moment. It is a true story. It is an incredible story, her transformation is amazing," Padukone said in a media interaction.


The movie is based on the life of Ashraf Khan, popularly known as Sapna Didi, who was known in the underworld. The film is an adaptation from S Hussain Zaidi's book 'Mafia Queens of Mumbai'.


Talking more about the film Deepika said, "I would soon start prep work on Vishal sir's film. Workshops are planned and physical prep work also needs to be done.”


The shooting for their next will begin next month in Nepal. The movie is set to release by year-end.