Saturday, October 25, 2008

Deepika Padukone graces the cover of ‘Grazia’

With the top gear heroines gracing the covers of fashion and lifestyle magazines, models are getting a run for their money it seems. The latest in this sequence is Deepika Padukone who is the cover-girl for the latest issue of the fashion magazine ‘Grazia’.

In the issue, Deepika says, “I charge what I think I am worth and if people are willing to pay me that much, it must mean that they think that I’m worth it too. No one affords risks like investing in actors they don’t really believe in.”

Talking about her proud father and ace badminton player, Prakash Padukone, she says “My father’s always told me that fame is temporary and it’s not important to dwell on it too much.”

True, the girl is wise enough for her age and innocent looks!

Friday, September 12, 2008

Sunday, July 13, 2008

Deepika Padukone to be Grand Marshal at India Day Parade in New York

Deepika Padukone, who stormed Bollywood with her debut film “Om Shanti Om” last year, is to lead the 28th India Day Parade here as Grand Marshal Aug 17 to celebrate India’s 61st Independence Day.
The parade, organised every year by the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA), moves down Madison Avenue in Manhattan, culminating at a venue where cultural and entertainment programmes are held.
The parade attracts around 50,000 people, making it the biggest such event outside India.
Announcing details of the parade, FIA President Yash Paul Soi said at a kick-off meeting Tuesday at the Indian consulate here that former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam has also been invited.
Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra was the Grand Marshal last year and Indian American astronaut Sunita Williams the Guest of Honour.