Deepika Padukone turned heads at the Cartier High Jewellery event in Stockholm, Sweden. She wore a bold red outfit that highlighted her elegance. To complete the look, she chose striking jewellery pieces from Cartier’s exclusive collection. She styled her hair in a sleek, open fashion and let the jewellery stand out. Deepika looked confident and graceful as she posed at the event. Hollywood actress Zoe Saldana also attended the gala. Later, Deepika shared her look on Instagram. She posted a picture with the caption, “Hej from Stockholm!”
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Film Exit Rumours Follow Glamorous Appearance
Even as fans admired her style, talk about her film career continued. Rumours about her leaving the film Spirit gained momentum. Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga added fuel to the speculation with a cryptic social media post.
Although he didn’t mention names, many believed his words pointed at Deepika. In his post, he expressed frustration over broken trust. He wrote,
“When I narrate a story to an actor, I place 100 per cent faith. There is an unsaid NDA between us. But by doing this, you’ve ‘DISCLOSED’ the person that you are…”
Director’s Comments Hint at Casting Trouble
Vanga didn’t stop there. He shared deeper concerns about the situation. He added,
“Putting down a younger actor and ousting my story? Is this what your feminism stands for? As a filmmaker, I put years of hard work behind my craft & for me, filmmaking is everything. You didn’t get it. You won’t get it. You will never get it.”
These strong words sparked debates online. Many assumed he was reacting to Deepika’s reported decision to leave the project.
Triptii Dimri Steps In as New Lead
Shortly after the rumours surfaced, the filmmakers confirmed a casting change. Actress Triptii Dimri replaced Deepika as the female lead opposite Prabhas in Spirit. Triptii, who starred in Vanga’s hit film Animal, shared her excitement on social media. She posted,
“Still sinking in… So grateful to be trusted with this journey. Thank you @sandeepreddy.vanga…Honoured to be a part of your vision.” Fans welcomed the news with enthusiasm. While Deepika hasn’t commented publicly, the buzz around her exit continues.
