Deepika sports ‘Desi’ look with pigtails in Ashutosh Gowariker‘s next flick.

Ashutosh Gowariker says it is one of his favorite images from the movie. It showcases the grit and determination of the women of 1930s.

Deepika portrays the character of Kalpana Datta… These were times when women were not allowed to participate in freedom movements. But she braved all odds and took the gun in her hands to fight for the country.

Deepika is excited about her role in the film.

“I fight with men and I manufacture bombs. All this in the 1930s. It can’t get any more exciting,” she says.

The film additionally headlines Abhishek Bachchan.

The film is based on the book Do And Die by Manini Chatterji. It is the story of Bengal revolutionary Surya Sen who master-minded the Chittagong armory raid.

The film has been shot mostly in Goa along with portions in Mumbai.

Costumes have been designed by Neeta Lulla.

It was a yahoo time for Deepika Padukone when she met the lover boy of the 60’s, Shammi Kapoor at his residence recently.

Shammi Kapoor is apparently an ardent fan of Deepika Padukone. Being an avid blogger, he blogged praising Deepika’s acting skills in ‘Om Shanthi Om‘ and ‘Love Aaj Kal‘. To acknowledge his praiseworthy comments, Deepika rang his door bell!

Sources say she was there for a cup of coffee and then the conversation continued till dinner. She was melted by the hospitality offered to her and was flattered when Shammi Kapoor himself told he liked her acting and was her ardent fan.

When a few scribes approached her, she kept mum about the meeting, telling it was personal and they had discussed about ‘Shammiji’s ‘ experiences.

She’s getting her acting right and also her silence! Wow, Deepika is definitely learning to socialize! In Bollywood we mean! Wink.

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