As the world welcomed the New Year 2024, Bollywood star Deepika Padukone commenced the leap year with picturesque sunrise views from an undisclosed seaside location. Celebrating the occasion, Padukone extended her warm wishes to fans through a visually-pleasing sunrise video posted on her Instagram stories. The actress, who appeared to be savoring the moment from the tranquility of a cruise, captured the hearts of her followers with the serene beginning of the year’s first day.
As the day progressed, Deepika continued to enchant her audience by posting several more snapshots and clips of the panoramic views surrounding her, intriguing her fans who were left guessing about the stunning locale of her retreat. Significantly, the actress chose to keep the exact location of her getaway veiled, adding to the mystique of her New Year’s celebration. Among the series of posts was an unfiltered selfie gracing her Instagram feed, reflecting a natural and candid aspect of the star’s holiday.
In a heartfelt message to her admirers, sharing the captivating glimpses of the New Year, Deepika penned down an expression of the day’s charm, “A magical 1 of 366…yup, it’s a leap year!”. The post quickly garnered attention from her fans, including her husband Ranveer Singh, who was prompt to leave an endearing comment, “Hi bestie,” expressing his affection in his spouse’s lively Instagram space.
Continuing the sentiment of retrospection and anticipation, on the eve of the New Year, Deepika shared a montage filled with memorable and significant moments of her bustling 2023. It showcased the trailer of her upcoming movie ‘The Fighter’, providing fans with a look back at the highlights of the year gone by and a snippet of excitement for the cinematic ventures awaiting release.
The film industry and Deepika’s enthusiasts recently bore witness to the release of the official teaser of ‘The Fighter’, eliciting a massive wave of response. Spanning 1 minute and 14 seconds, the teaser unveiled Hrithik Roshan’s portrayal of Squadron Leader Shamsher Pathania, known as Patty, with Deepika taking on the role of Squadron Leader Minal Rathore, affectionately called Minni, and Anil Kapoor as Group Captain Rakesh Jai Singh, referred to as Rocky. Together, they navigate an aerial narrative filled with patriotism and stunts, embodying their characters’ dedication to the nation.
Absent from the teaser was actor Karan, but the footage made up for it with fast-paced jet action, a glimpse of lively party tracks, and a sizzling romantic scene featuring Roshan and Padukone. Culminating in an inspiring moment, the teaser concludes with the powerful “Sujlam Suflam” melody as Hrithik ceremonially unfurls the Indian tricolor from his aircraft.
Filmed primarily at Indian air bases featuring real Sukhoi fighter jets, ‘The Fighter’, directed by Siddharth Anand, stars Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, and Anil Kapoor in lead roles, and is all set for the silver screen debut on January 25. In addition to this thriller, Padukone’s action-packed calendar includes the sci-fi action film ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ opposite Prabhas, ‘The Intern’ with Amitabh Bachchan, and ‘Singham Again’, adding to her robust repertoire of upcoming projects.
The onset of 2024 seems to signal another year brimming with potential for Deepika Padukone. Her New Year beginning with a secluded, seaside idyll and the anticipation of her awaiting roles, reveals her embrace of both tranquility and the promise of an exciting year ahead in cinema.
