Deepika Padukone to dawn the role of Draupadi

Bollywood to witness another epic as Deepika Padukone prepares to play Draupadi in a film that narrates Mahabharat in the female perspective. This will be her third production after Chhapaak and '83.

Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone is all set to make history, like literally! After announcing her debut as a producer with Chhapaak that talks about the story of an acid-attack survivor and activist Laxmi Agarwal and '83 that talks about the veteran cricketer Kapil Dev, she is all set to get into the shoe again. She will be producing the adaptation of the epic Mahabharat and will be playing the iconic mythical character of Draupadi.

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In this adaptation, the story of this epic will be conveyed through the female perspective. Deepika Padukone who has portrayed strong female characters in movies like Cocktail, Bajirao Mastani, Padmavat etc will give life to another strong female character with this movie. She said, “I’m absolutely thrilled and honoured to be essaying the role of Draupadi. I truly believe that it is the role of a lifetime". 

Here is how Twitter reacted to the news:

Deepika Collaborating with Madhu Mantena for the lavishly-mounted project #Mahabharat...The epic extravaganza unfolds through the eyes of its female protagonist, #Draupadi... Deepika Padukone in the CENTRAL role... planned two our more parts film.. first part #Diwali2021 release pic.twitter.com/kZpzWfnmyS

— Pradip (@itsrjpradip) October 24, 2019

Official: @deepikapadukone to play #Draupadi in the cinematic adaptation of #Mahabharat, which is schedule to hit the big screen during the #Diwali2021 weekend. The epic saga will be made in two parts, produced by the actress with #MadhuMantena

— Himesh (@HimeshMankad) October 25, 2019

#Mahabharat & #Draupadi is Trending Now ? pic.twitter.com/oltZjBBxid

— VISHNU (@Vishnu__Bala) October 25, 2019

I hope y'all are understanding the power this news has!!! Not just for her she is paving a new path for actresses. And we all are so here for it.. Go girl ✊@deepikapadukone #Mahabharat https://t.co/hFTOvjXNJY

— Lovely (@Lovelydutta6) October 25, 2019

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. @deepikapadukone steps into the role of a life time as she will essay Draupadi in her film Mahabharat!#MadhuMantena #Draupadi #Mahabharat pic.twitter.com/ZirJZS8huR

— bollywoodcandid (@bollywoodcandid) October 25, 2019

It all dependents who is directing the movie n can get the best out from an actor. N i m sure #DeepikaPadukone has proved time n again that she is the best in current lot of actresses to portray a princesses with layered shades in a character like #Drapadi #Mahabharat.

— Neeraja (@wellbeing123456) October 25, 2019

I always wanted this to Happen. Finally my dream of seeing #DeepikaPadukone as #Draupadi in #Mahabharat is coming true. Cant wait to see her onscreen in this amazing project. https://t.co/xwSrmYrcMV

— Ketan Ojha ?? (@KetanOjha05) October 25, 2019

#Draupadi is one of the strongest characters in #Mahabharat with so many layers to it. I hope this film does justice to her character, shows her feelings, showcases her struggle and most importantly, gives us a film to cherish forever. So proud of you.#DeepikaPadukone

— mohdsalmankhan (@mohdsalmankhan2) October 25, 2019

#Mahabharat It is the root of a tree that really matters- Branches may grow in all directions-Likewise,Deepika Padukone has grown immensely but what's appreciable is the love & regards for the root of Hindu culture from which she has evolved!Good, God Bless &all the best Deepika!

— sadanand (@sadanan12623697) October 25, 2019

Mahabharata is on trending
I just want to see it as beautiful as B. R. Chopra and Ravi Chopra had made it.?#Mahabharat #Bollywood

— Rishabh shrivastava (@rajrishabhsri93) October 25, 2019

The movie is set to release in Diwali 2021.

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