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Deepika Padukone’s exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit is a controversy that has refused to die down even after a whole year, and now, we have the actress'
perspective on it. While earlier reports attributed the actor’s departure to differences over working hours and remuneration, a new report claims there was a more fundamental reason behind her decision. Apparently, Deepika never seriously considered Spirit because she was not given a full narration of the film. The actor also had no inclination to collaborate with Vanga, citing what is described as the filmmaker’s 'misogynistic nature'.
Deepika Padukone Was Reportedly Never Considering Spirit
According to the source quoted by Hindustan Times, Deepika Padukone and Sandeep Reddy Vanga met only once while discussions around Spirit were taking place. The source claimed that the filmmaker was also an hour late for the meeting.
Despite the delayed meeting, Deepika reportedly remained professional throughout the interaction. However, the source claimed that the conversation did not involve a detailed narration of the film. The report claims that only a 'one-liner' of the film was shared with Deepika and she didn’t receive a full narration of the film. The source further claimed that Deepika does not commit to a project without hearing the complete story. Which is why Spirit was never a part of her plans.
The source also made a stronger claim about Deepika's reported stance towards the filmmaker, alleging that she would not want to collaborate with Vanga because of his image and. The report said that the actress won't work with him due to 'his misogynist nature: one that is greatly evident not only in his off-screen persona but in his movies too.'
Vanga's filmmaking style and the portrayal of gender dynamics in his movies has always been under fire. His previous films, including Kabir Singh and Animal, have generated considerable debate over their depiction of relationships, masculinity and women.
What Happened Between Deepika And Spirit Makers?
Deepika had reportedly been in discussions to star opposite Prabhas in Spirit last year, but she exited the film. At the time, one of the major explanations doing the rounds was Deepika's reported demand for a fixed eight-hour working day. The request was connected to her responsibilities as a new mother. The disagreement allegedly became one of the factors behind her departure from the project.
The discussion surrounding Deepika's departure from Spirit resurfaced this week after Pranay Reddy Vanga, Sandeep Reddy Vanga's brother, offered another explanation for the casting change. Speaking to NTV Telugu, Pranay claimed that remuneration and scheduling were among the reasons behind the disagreement. Pranay further alleged that the team had spent more than a year discussing the film's story and Padukone's character with her.
He claimed that the economics of the project did not work out for the makers and that they subsequently began exploring alternatives. However, he said it was disappointing that details from their internal discussions were allegedly being leaked by the actress' team.
