In her last few films, Deepika’s performances have been appreciated. The improvement is huge. Also, her selection of films has been interesting. She has managed to act in two off-beat films (Karthik Calling Karthik and Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey) at the same time she was doing hardcore masala films, a fine balancing act that.
Sonam Kapoor, whose debut film released on the same day as Deepika’s, has had nine releases so far while Dips’ has had 16! Almost twice the number. While the number of films is hardly a benchmark, what is impressive is how this Bengaluru girl has managed to cross the age barrier. She is considered for a film with Salman Khan (Kick) and grabs SRK’s Chennai Express while successfully pairing with younger heroes like Ranbir Kapoor and Imran Khan. She has worked with reputed filmmakers like Imtiaz Ali, Prakash Jha, Priyadarshan and Ashutosh Gowariker etc.
But she didn’t do it all on her own. She had some help from the actresses in the ruling position. Kareena got married last year, quickly graduating out of the rat race, like Kajol. Meanwhile, Katrina’s last release (Jab Tak Hai Jaan) was a two-heroine film. She has films like Dhoom 3 andBang Bang, which are no different from the ones she has been doing so far. She is intelligent enough to know it’s time to leave those roles to younger actresses, and is turning producer next year. Which is perfect for Ms Padukone. If you need more argument why Deepika is in an enviable position today, read on...
The replacement theory: Katrina and Kareena who have been hogging the No 1 position for the longest time are now in their 30s. Fact: Bollywood retires actresses on the wrong side of 29. Deepika, in her 20s, is a younger option.
There has been a vacancy for the next-best-thing since last year. Dippy has nudged her way there. Kat was Akshay Kumar’s lucky mascot and then Deepika did Chandni Chowk to China,Housefull 2 and Desi Boyz. Kareena may have the Khan surname but Deepika has Saif on-screen (Love Aaj Kal, Cocktail and Race 2).
The Ranbir factor: Ranbir Kapoor is the best thing to have happened to Bollywood in the last decade. Every production house and every filmmaker wants to work with RK. Fortunately for Deepika, the audiences love to see them together onscreen, so she will always be the first default choice. Ranbir is destined for big things, and Dips’ filmi destiny is tied to him. the bigger he gets, the bigger she gets. Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani is just the first step.
Hattrick time: What a year for Deepika. Three of the films that Katrina Kaif turned down — Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Chennai Express and Ram Leela — came to Dips. YJHD has the rare distinction of being the only romance film to cross the Rs 100-crore mark. And now she has two more films — Chennai Express and Ram Leela — which are big on romance lined up for release in 2013.
Those still in denial about her position now, will be lining up to herald her at the new queen by the end of the year.
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