Deepika Padukone doesn’t care about big cheques, but rather focuses on…, says, ‘They give money and think…’

Deepika Padukone said she turned down high salaries to choose true stories. She explained that she only takes roles that resonate with her and has established herself as a 'global Indian,' a position she is proud of.

Nov 18, 2025 - 08:00
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Deepika Padukone doesn’t care about big cheques, but rather focuses on…, says, ‘They give money and think…’

Deepika Padukone has been in the news ever since she became a mother. After her 8-hour shift, another statement from the Bollywood actress has surfaced, making headlines. Actress Deepika Padukone is nothing if not authentic. Her recent interview reveals this. In the interview, she stressed that today she takes every decision related to her life and career with honesty and a true heart. Not only this, if she does not find something authentic, she simply does not pursue it further. Deepika Padukone has now made a new revelation and told why she turned down many big cheques.

Deepika Padukone gives importance to this thing, not money

Global icon Deepika Padukone has established herself as a global phenomenon with her confidence, bold style, stunning performances, and beauty. Now, speaking to Harper’s Bazaar India(BHARAT), Deepika Padukone revealed that she has been offered a lot of money for films in the past, but she has tried to be more thoughtful and choose work that reflects her true self. When asked about her priorities at work, she said, “The only non-negotiable thing is authenticity, which I don’t like. Sometimes people offer a lot of money and think it’s enough, but it’s not, and the opposite is also true… Some things can’t be commercially big… I’m happy that I prioritized good work over money.”

What did Deepika say about the 10-year-old decision?

She further added that this clarity didn’t come overnight. The actress said, “She may have had similar thoughts before, but experience has strengthened her conviction. Was I always this clear? Maybe not, but I’ve reached that clarity now. Do I sometimes look back and think, what was I thinking? It’s part of learning. Maybe 10 years from now, I’ll question some of the choices I made today, but right now, these seem like very honest decisions.”

Deepika Padukone’s upcoming film

The ‘Global India(BHARAT)n’ is now gearing up for the release of her upcoming film, “King,” which also stars Shah Rukh Khan. Directed by Siddharth Anand, the film marks her sixth full-fledged collaboration with Shah Rukh Khan, with whom she made her Bollywood debut in 2007’s “Om Shanti Om.”

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