```htmlIt seems that the long-awaited Hindi version of The Intern has encountered yet another development. As reported by Mid-Day, Deepika Padukone, who
was initially slated to feature in the film alongside Amitabh Bachchan, has opted to withdraw from the acting role but will continue as a producer. This adaptation, inspired by the 2015 hit starring Anne Hathaway and Robert De Niro, was first revealed in 2020 under Padukone’s KA Productions.
Deepika to focus solely on producing The Intern
Originally, the prominent role was intended for Rishi Kapoor, but his unexpected demise left the film without a lead until Amitabh Bachchan took over. Despite the involvement of high-profile names and significant studio support, the project faced challenges in getting off the ground due to various reasons, including the pandemic, changing schedules, and Padukone’s maternity leave.
Now, after five years of uncertainty, the actress is making a calculated decision to finally move the film forward. A source informed Mid-Day, “This time, Deepika will refrain from acting in the film and will focus exclusively on her role as a producer, managing the creative and logistical revival. A new actress is being sought to fill the role she was previously set to play.”
ALSO READ:Deepika Padukone Named Among 90 Plus Global Women Shaping Culture; Joins Icons Selena Gomez, Angelina Jolie, Zoya Akhtar
The insider also disclosed that Padukone is eager to broaden her scope as a storyteller, with The Intern being the first of five projects she aims to develop in the upcoming year. The actress aspires to share stories that resonate on a global scale.
More about The Intern
The original The Intern (2015), directed by Nancy Meyers, featured Anne Hathaway as the head of a rapidly expanding fashion e-commerce business and Robert De Niro as a 70-year-old widower who becomes her senior intern. This touching comedy-drama delved into themes of friendship, mentorship, and discovering purpose at any stage of life, achieving both box office success and widespread acclaim globally.
```
