Deepika Padukone says ‘heart needs to be clean’ for her: ‘I am willing to accept my mistake, open to confrontation’

From brand endorsements to her skincare brand, her initiative to raise awareness about depression, and being one of the top actors in Hindi cinema, Deepika Padukone wears many hats. In a recent interview, the Fighter actor discussed her approach to multi-tasking, how she sets her priorities, and how her honesty reflects in her on-screen performances.

When asked about how she crafts her emotional scenes and why they leave a deep impact on the audience, Deepika emphasized the importance of honesty in her work. She said, “As far as the expressing myself is concerned. It’s not about using myself to do what I do but the only thing that I know is to be honest. I am uncomfortable with dishonesty, filters. I am someone who embraces vulnerability and I am willing to accept my mistake and I am open to confrontation. For me my heart and soul has to be very clean. I am sure I make mistakes but it’s important to understand for me why I did what I did. I acknowledge and accept things and that’s probably why my performances touches you.”

Wearing multiple hats can be exhausting and Deepika explained her approach to prioritizing tasks. She said, “You reach a stage in your life when you are letting go of most things and you only retain what you know is going to add value in life. In initial years, it was only about wanting everything but when you come to a stage in life when you are filtering and choosing what will better your life. I look at everything in life today with purpose and meaning. It’s my biggest filter.”

She added, “When you are given this opportunity to impact and touch people’s life through your work. So, if I didn’t do that that’s an opportunity wasted. So I always think of being a better person and push the envelope. At least, the intent is that.”

Regarding multi-tasking, she shared that while she can juggle different things, she avoids tasks she doesn’t enjoy. “Yes, multitasking comes easy to me but within that there are multiple things that you are excited about. But some time who have to do things that you don’t enjoy doing also. But I avoid doing the the things that I don’t enjoy. Having said that, there are a certain responsibilities and commitment also and you have to fulfil those commitments.”