Being sad and being depressed are two different things. Also, people going through depression don't look so, while someone sad will look sad. The most common reaction is, 'How can you be depressed? You have everything going for you. You are the supposed number one heroine and have a plush home, car, movies... What else do you want?'

— Deepika Padukone

I can't resist South Indian cuisine, particularly what is prepared at home. My mom is my favorite cook. She can cook a variety of cuisines. I Seymour her cooking at home, and she's undoubtedly the best.

— Deepika Padukone

I don't want to be typecast as a heroine who does a certain kind of cinema, which is why I experiment with the types of films that I do. But yes, I won't deny that romantic love stories or romantic comedies are what I enjoy doing the most, because as an audience those are the kind of films that I like watching.

— Deepika Padukone

I feel ups and downs are a part of one's career, and this totally depends on how you take it. You can either be knocked down by the negative things, or you can take it positively and learn from it.

— Deepika Padukone

I have a lot of friends, but my biggest fear is loneliness. I miss my family in Mumbai, and my biggest nightmare every day is to go back home alone.

— Deepika Padukone

I'm not into superhero movies, but I love cartoons. Twenty bird is my favorite.

— Deepika Padukone

I try and work out as often as possible. Since I travel very often, it becomes very difficult to have a daily work-out routine, but I practice yoga every day or try and play some sport. Also, I am very aware of what suits my body in terms of food and exercise.

— Deepika Padukone

I've always believed that as actors, one of the biggest advantages of being in the film business - not just of being actors, but being in this industry - is the fact that you get to travel so much, and you get to see places that you probably would not if you went just as a tourist.

— Deepika Padukone

I wish to be appreciated not only as a film star but also for the person I am. If I manage to bring a smile on people's faces, then I think I'll be successful.

— Deepika Padukone

Maybe because I am from a sports background, I don't give up easily. I am a fighter.

— Deepika Padukone