Deepika Padukone's performance as Mastani, in “Bajirao Mastani”, by Sanjay Leela Bhansali is one of the history books. So it came as no surprise when the Academy featured a snippet from the movie’s aesthetically picturised song, “Deewani Mastani”. In the clip shared on Academy’s official Instagram handle, Deepika performs to the melodious tune of the song, sung by Shreya Ghoshal. The song also features Ranveer Signg and Priyanka Chopra Jonas.
Apart from the fans flooding the post with comments Deepika's husband Ranveer Singh, showered praise on his wife. The actor expressed his admiration by writing “Mesmeric” under the post, accompanied by a star emoji. Fans have always admired their chemistry. Not to mention the many fan accounts that have spawned from the days of their first film together, “Ram Leela”. Fans were quick to appreciate the doting husband that Ranveer is!
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The moment the Academy posted the snippet, Deepika's fans flooded the comments section with adoration. One fan praised her portrayal, calling it "iconic" and "mesmerising," while another expressed that no other actress could have done justice to the role as Deepika did.
Another fan echoed the sentiment and thanked the Academy for recognising the beauty and talent showcased in the song. Deepika later shared the story on her account, thanking her fans and the Academy for the recognition.
Currently, Deepika is busy preparing for motherhood as she is expecting her first child with Ranveer Singh in September 2024. Amidst this exciting phase, she continues to make appearances. The fans are in awe of her elegant fashion choices and take to the internet often, to commend her sophisticated style.
The actor's last movie, "Fighter", released in January 2024.