Deepika Padukone Opens Up About Her Next Production Mahabharat; Calls It Her Most Ambitious Project

The reigning queen of Bollywood, Deepika Padukone is currently soaring high on the success of her last release Chhapaak. Based on the life of acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal, Meghna Gulzar’s directorial not only marked Deepika’s comeback to the silver screen after the 2018 super hit Padmaavat, but also was her first production venture. Interestingly, even before Chhapaak hit theatres, Deepika had already announced her second production, leaving fans excited.

Deepika’s second production will be a fresh take on the mythological tale Mahabharat, as seen from the eyes of Draupadi. The actress will play the lead role and according to reports the film will be made as a series, with the first part slated to release on Diwali 2021. While the audience has been waiting eagerly for more information, sadly nothing has been announced yet. However, in a recent chat with Mid Day, Deepika shared, “Making the Mahabharat is not like making any other film. From the scale of production to the budget and costumes, it will take five times longer to execute . I cannot turn it around in a short time frame. It is my most ambitious project.”

Well, we are sure this piece of news will please her fans for now. Meanwhile, Deepika will next be seen on the big screen in Kabir Khan’s sports drama 83, alongside husband Ranveer Singh. She will also share the big screen with Rishi Kapoor in the Bollywood adaptation of ‘The Intern’.