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

Deepika Padukone

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" I have fought my own battle with depression, and it was important for me to bring a little awareness about it for others. "

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" To me, the mind and body are one. I'm very transparent, in a way, and people can very easily make out what mood I'm in. "

" The only day I will worry is if I stop getting exciting roles. As an actor, I have so much to give. There's a lot of fire and hunger in me to juice every part that I get. "

" My parents never raised their hand or fired me. Their way of disciplining me was to tell me what is right or wrong. "

" 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. "

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" I don't think I am a star; I consider myself like any other girl who is of my age. Others may be working in office and doing different jobs. Similarly I don't think I am doing something different... I am also working. "

" There are days when I love a fresh blow-dry, but sometimes I just go with bedhead. "

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" I believe chemistry is based on the trust between two performers. What actually works is something intangible - being extremely comfortable in each other's presence. "

" Everybody doesn't get to do each and every film. I don't compete with others; I compete with myself. I have been an athlete, a sportsperson; so I know how to be competitive in a healthy way. "

" I guess I learnt to appreciate old Hindi-movie music from my dad and somewhere down the line picked up jazz as well. "

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" India is home, and that's never going to change. "

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" There are certain things I talk to my mom and certain things I speak to dad for. But I also know that it has never been that I can tell my mum something and my dad won't know. They are very dependent on each other even though they may not say it or realise it. "

" 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. "

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" The best feeling is when you are remembered for the character you play on the screen and people associate you with that character. There is no better feeling than that feeling. "

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" Even though I played national level badminton, I told my parents when I was in 10th that I was not interested in continuing. Being a model or actor fascinated me from a young age, and I even did a couple of ads when I was just eight years old. "

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