Deepika Padukone Refuses To Play Barbie As She Stands Up For South Asian Woman Playing Meaty Characters: “I Want To Be Wonder Woman, Bat Woman…”

 The divide between Bollywood and Hollywood is increasingly closing as more people turn their attention to the larger "cinema" picture. We have Citadel, which features Priyanka Chopra Jonas in the lead role as well as Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu in the Indian version. In addition, brilliant performers like Randeep Hooda are working with directors like the Russo Brothers on blockbusters like Chris Hemsworth's Extraction. Deepika Padukone is advocating for possibilities for South Asian actresses amidst all of this.

DP co-starred with Vin Diesel in such notable films as xXx: Return Of Xander Cage. But, really, is that all there is? With Heart Of Stone, Alia Bhatt makes her Hollywood debut. She may only get a small amount of screen time, but one can only hope that the role is substantial. South Asian actresses taking on leading parts like Wonder Woman have suddenly become a topic of discussion thanks to the Tamasha star.

The Times of India reports that Deepika Padukone stated, "I think we have a long way to go when it comes to South Asian representation," during a recent event. That is what I believe I am looking for, therefore. Whether I'm the Indian doctor in a movie or the Indian taxi driver, I'm done for all of us—on our behalf. There is no reason why I can't be Wonder Woman or Bat Woman, and when I say I, I mean we.

I have no justification for wanting to make us Barbie.

According to The Times of India, Deepika Padukone said at a recent event, "I think we have a long way to go when it comes to South Asian representation." Hence, I think that is what I am seeking for. I'm done for all of us—on our behalf, whether I'm the Indian doctor in a movie or the Indian cab driver. There is no reason why I, and by I, I mean we, cannot be Wonder Woman or Bat Woman. I don't have a reason for trying to turn us into Barbie.

"I want us to be all of those things, and there's no reason why we can't be," Deepika Padukone concluded. Hence, the decision to make these films or to choose not to make them was made on purpose to say, "Bring me, bring us something that is worth our skill, worth our time, and worth our energy."

Yeah, the world is definitely moving towards actresses being more than just "eye candy." Katrina Kaif will soon be starring in a movie about a female superhero. With so many action scenes, Deepika herself had a prominent role in Pathaan. Hopefully we can make it to the top rank as well soon enough! Without a doubt, Priyanka Chopra Jonas has started the heritage.

Deepika Padukone will next be seen in Project K, starring alongside Prabhas.