Sanjay Leela Bhansali compares Deepika Padukone to legendary actresses, gives her a special gift : Bollywood News

There is definitely a fourth film happening for Sanjay Leela Bhansali with Deepika Padukone.

One would think he has extracted all the talent and screen presence there is to get from Deepika after three back-to-back films Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram Leela, Bajirao Mastani and now Padmaavat.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali compares Deepika Padukone to legendary actresses, gives her a special gift

But SLB disagrees. “There is a lot more to her. Lots! Deepika is one of the finest artistes I’ve worked with. Such thehrao and such grace! She never surrenders to melodrama even when there is ample temptation to do so. Look at her speech in front of the women before they commit jauhar. Such control, restraint and so much emotive power without tripping over. I was so overwhelmed by how she handled that scene; I gave her a 500-rupee note after she finished the scene. I am sure that token of my appreciation is more valuable and precious to her than the entire remuneration she got for the film.”

SLB sees glimpses of three legendary actresses in Deepika Padukone. “From some angles she reminds me of Vyjanthimalaji. Sometimes she reminds me of Hemaji. And the grace with which she has performed the Ghoomar dance reminds me of Waheedaji. I strongly believe Deepika has the potential to join the ranks of our legendary actresses.”

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