‘Piku’ turns 9: Deepika Padukone teases Amitabh Bachchan; misses Irrfan Khan; see post

Actor Deepika Padukone shared a never-seen-before BTS photo from the sets of ‘Piku’ to celebrate the film’s 9th anniversary. The photo features Amitabh Bachchan and the late actor Irrfan Khan. A production assistant offers a platter of fruit to Big B as he points towards Deepika. Irrfan is also seen engaging in a conversation with them.

Sharing the photo, Deepika Padukone wrote, ‘He loves telling everyone how much I eat! @amitabhbachchanc@irrfan Oh how much we miss you...’

Deepika Padukone delivered one of her standout performances in the 2015 film ‘Piku,’ co-starring Amitabh Bachchan and Irrfan Khan.

The Shoojit Sircar directorial follows Deepika's character on a road trip with her father, played by Amitabh Bachchan, and Irrfan as their cab driver. Praised for its humor, all three actors delivered exceptional performances in the film.

Big B on Deepika’s eating habits

Earlier, Amitabh jokingly spoke about Deepika's eating habits, saying, ‘Yeh har 3 minute mein khaana khati hai (She eats food every 3 minutes).’

Shoojit on Deepika’s performance

Director Shoojit Sircar had previously praised Deepika's performance in Piku for portraying the complexities of a daughter's bond with her father. Deepika's recent Instagram post served as a reminder to fans of the film's lasting impact and her impactful role in it.

Deepika’s work front

Deepika Padukone is currently shooting for Rohit Shetty’s ‘Singham Again.’

Recently, she posed with junior artists on set, showcasing her pregnancy glow.

The actor, expecting her first child with Ranveer Singh in September 2024, continues to work during her pregnancy.

In ‘Singham Again,’ Deepika Padukone portrays a ruthless police officer. A junior artist shared a selfie with Deepika on Instagram, along with a sketch and flowers, praising her as ‘Lady Singham.’

Deepika Padukone was last seen in Siddharth Anand’s ‘Fighter’ with Hrithik Roshan.

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