Actor Deepika Padukone is opening up about her journey to international fame — and why her Hollywood career was never about fitting in, but about standing firm. Discussing colourism and casting bias, Deepika said her path to global recognition stemmed from one clear choice — to represent India as she knows it, not as the West expects it. She revealed that her move to Hollywood was a slow and deliberate process. Deepika said, “I was clear about taking India to the world, but the India that I know. Doing it in a way that suits a global audience was something I never wanted to do, even if it took longer.” Watch the video.
