Deepika Padukone Says Her Voice Was 'Mocked' When She Joined Bollywood: 'My Accent...'

Deepika Padukone has opened up about being mocked in the film industry during her initial career days. Recently, the actress attended CNBC’s Global Leadership Summit, where she talked about becoming the new

voice of Meta AI across multiple countries and revealed that even though she is being appreciated today for her voice, it was not always the case.

“I am someone whose voice was sort of mocked when I came into the industry and now suddenly I am the voice of Meta AI- strange! And my accent, but I continue to own it. I think that’s probably how and why it happened,” Deepika said.

The actress further shared her views on Artificial Intelligence and added, “I am so excited about the possibilities, the only thing I believe it cannot replace is human emotion. I think that is the only place where AI will not be allowed or will not be able to match up. Barring human emotion and how an actor would emote, because you can’t infuse soul into AI.”

When Deepika Padukone Addressed Pay Parity In Bollywood

Deepika Padukone has been spilling truths about Bollywood for a long time now. Previously, Deepika Padukone spoke exclusively to CNBC-TV18 when she addressed the ongoing debate surrounding working conditions and pay parity in Bollywood.

“I have done this at many levels; this is not new to me. I think, even as far as pay is concerned, I have had to deal with whatever comes with it. I don’t even know what to call it, but I am someone who has always fought my battles silently. And for some strange reason, sometimes they become public which is not the way I know and not the way I’ve been brought up. But yes, to fight my battles silently and in a dignified way is the way I know,” she said.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Deepika Padukone will soon be seen in Shah Rukh Khan’s King. Shooting for the film is currently underway.