Deepika would never work with a director like Bhangra

Deepika would never work with a director like Bhangra

NYM Desk

Published: 11:13 PM, 23 August 2026

Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone's exit from the film 'Spirit' has sparked fresh controversy. More than a year after Deepika walked out of the film directed by Sandeep Reddy Bhanga and starring Prabhas, the issue has come to the fore. Recently, the director's brother Prannoy claimed that Deepika had demanded 10 percent of the film's profits. After this, new information has come to the fore.

In an interview, a source close to Deepika claimed that the actress has met Sandeep Reddy Bhangra only once in her life. The source also claimed that the director arrived an hour late for that meeting.

The source said that although Deepika behaved professionally in that meeting, she was not told the entire story of the film. Only one line was given about the idea of ​​the film. However, Deepika does not agree to work in any film without hearing the entire story. Therefore, it is claimed that 'Spirit' was not in her consideration from the beginning.

The source close to Deepika also claimed that Deepika would never have wanted to work with a director like Sandeep Reddy Bhangra due to his misogynistic attitude. The source claims that this attitude is reflected not only in her personal life but also in the films she has produced.

In an earlier interview, Pranay spoke about Deepika's exclusion from 'Spirit'. He said that various issues including remuneration, working hours, etc. were discussed.

Pranay's comment is that the reasons are the same as mentioned earlier. One was the remuneration, the second was the schedule. Apart from that, there were some other reasons.

He claimed that Sandeep had been in talks with Deepika for about 18 months. The director was interested in casting her in the film. However, he ultimately decided to go ahead without Deepika.

Prannoy also claimed that the box office success of Deepika's films in recent times had put her in a strong position in negotiating remuneration.

He alleged that Deepika had demanded not only her acting fee but also 10 percent of the film's profits. According to Prannoy, after giving such a large share, it became difficult to reconcile the budget and financial accounts of the film. That is why they started looking for alternatives. Later, news of finding an alternative actress started coming out.

However, there is a discrepancy between the claims of sources close to Deepika and Prannoy's statement, which has sparked a fresh debate about the real reason for Deepika's exit from 'Spirit'.

Source: NDTV

Deepika would never work with a director like Bhangra


Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone's exit from the film 'Spirit' has sparked fresh controversy. More than a year after Deepika walked out of the film directed by Sandeep Reddy Bhanga and starring Prabhas, the issue has come to the fore. Recently, the director's brother Prannoy claimed that Deepika had demanded 10 percent of the film's profits. After this, new information has come to the fore.

In an interview, a source close to Deepika claimed that the actress has met Sandeep Reddy Bhangra only once in her life. The source also claimed that the director arrived an hour late for that meeting.

The source said that although Deepika behaved professionally in that meeting, she was not told the entire story of the film. Only one line was given about the idea of ​​the film. However, Deepika does not agree to work in any film without hearing the entire story. Therefore, it is claimed that 'Spirit' was not in her consideration from the beginning.

The source close to Deepika also claimed that Deepika would never have wanted to work with a director like Sandeep Reddy Bhangra due to his misogynistic attitude. The source claims that this attitude is reflected not only in her personal life but also in the films she has produced.

In an earlier interview, Pranay spoke about Deepika's exclusion from 'Spirit'. He said that various issues including remuneration, working hours, etc. were discussed.

Pranay's comment is that the reasons are the same as mentioned earlier. One was the remuneration, the second was the schedule. Apart from that, there were some other reasons.

He claimed that Sandeep had been in talks with Deepika for about 18 months. The director was interested in casting her in the film. However, he ultimately decided to go ahead without Deepika.

Prannoy also claimed that the box office success of Deepika's films in recent times had put her in a strong position in negotiating remuneration.

He alleged that Deepika had demanded not only her acting fee but also 10 percent of the film's profits. According to Prannoy, after giving such a large share, it became difficult to reconcile the budget and financial accounts of the film. That is why they started looking for alternatives. Later, news of finding an alternative actress started coming out.

However, there is a discrepancy between the claims of sources close to Deepika and Prannoy's statement, which has sparked a fresh debate about the real reason for Deepika's exit from 'Spirit'.

Source: NDTV

In an interview, a source close to Deepika claimed that the actress has met Sandeep Reddy Bhangra only once in her life. The source also claimed that the director arrived an hour late for that meeting.

The source said that although Deepika behaved professionally in that meeting, she was not told the entire story of the film. Only one line was given about the idea of ​​the film. However, Deepika does not agree to work in any film without hearing the entire story. Therefore, it is claimed that 'Spirit' was not in her consideration from the beginning.

The source close to Deepika also claimed that Deepika would never have wanted to work with a director like Sandeep Reddy Bhangra due to his misogynistic attitude. The source claims that this attitude is reflected not only in her personal life but also in the films she has produced.

In an earlier interview, Pranay spoke about Deepika's exclusion from 'Spirit'. He said that various issues including remuneration, working hours, etc. were discussed.

Pranay's comment is that the reasons are the same as mentioned earlier. One was the remuneration, the second was the schedule. Apart from that, there were some other reasons.

He claimed that Sandeep had been in talks with Deepika for about 18 months. The director was interested in casting her in the film. However, he ultimately decided to go ahead without Deepika.

Prannoy also claimed that the box office success of Deepika's films in recent times had put her in a strong position in negotiating remuneration.

He alleged that Deepika had demanded not only her acting fee but also 10 percent of the film's profits. According to Prannoy, after giving such a large share, it became difficult to reconcile the budget and financial accounts of the film. That is why they started looking for alternatives. Later, news of finding an alternative actress started coming out.

However, there is a discrepancy between the claims of sources close to Deepika and Prannoy's statement, which has sparked a fresh debate about the real reason for Deepika's exit from 'Spirit'.

Source: NDTV

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