Deepika Padukone on Hollywood, Badminton, and Living With Depression

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When Vogue meets the model and actress at the Greenwich Hotel for a rapid round of questions, she gives us the scoop on what a Bollywood set is like, the film that changed her life, and how many languages she speaks.
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If you’re wondering about the difference between Bollywood and Hollywood, Deepika Padukone is here to correct your assumption: They’re the same! When Vogue meets the model and actress at the Greenwich Hotel for a rapid round of questions, she gives us the scoop on what a Bollywood set is like, the film that changed her life, and how many languages she speaks. (Despite being born in Denmark, Danish is not one of them.)

While the Mumbai-based star is currently working in front of the camera, Padukone has her eyes set on a future in production. And, through her many years in the limelight, she’s racked up quite a lot of frequent-flier miles and become no stranger to the charms of New York. Her first stop when she arrives: Central Park. One of the things Padukone misses most about India is the food, but, lucky for her, she finds New York and Mumbai very similar.

Jet-setting can take its toll, but Padukone’s best travel hack is to stay hydrated. Not a day goes by without moisturizer and sunscreen. When she gets the chance to unwind, the star does her fair share of television binging—a certain Netflix Original is her current indulgence. Which one? You’ll have to watch to find out.

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