Paatal Lok and the intriguing film,
Bulbbul. In May last year, her web series
Paatal Lok, created a sensation. Written and created by Sudip Sharma, the gritty crime thriller was lauded for its brilliant writing and strong performances. At the inaugural Filmfare OTT Awards it was nominated in eight categories and won in five. Her most recent production
Bulbbul starring Tripti Dimri was also acclaimed for its strong feminist narrative.
Deepika Padukone’s superstardom has never come in the way of her constant exploration of new horizons. Padukone formed her own company Ka Productions in 2018. In 2020,
Chhapaak, her first production in collaboration with Fox Star Studios, hit the screens. The film directed by Meghna Gulzar was based on the life of acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal. Despite the controversy that dogged the film’s release, Padukone stood her ground showing her critics and supporters alike that she would always back causes and stories that she believes to be important..