Diana Penty Calls Deepika Padukone 'Disciplined' After Exit From Kalki Sequel Over 'Commitment' Issues

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were taken aback when Vyjayanthi Movies announced that Deepika Padukone would not feature in the sequel to Kalki 2898 AD, citing a lack of commitment. While Deepika chose not to comment, many fans came to her defence.

Diana on Her Debut With Deepika Padukone

Diana Penty has shared her thoughts on working with the actress during an appearance at the NDTV Yuva Conclave. Diana made her Bollywood debut in Cocktail, starring alongside Deepika Padukone and Saif Ali Khan. Recalling her experience, she said: "She was honestly the best co-actor to have in my first film. Deepika and Saif were both my pillars of support through the times when I knew nothing. I mean, I was literally on a film set for the first time in my life, doing my first few scenes, my first few dialogue deliveries… I had so many scenes with her, and I've always seen her - she's very, very hard working, extremely dedicated. And I mean, I think she has a great working style."

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On Deepika’s Professionalism

Diana went on to highlight Deepika’s discipline and professionalism: "Extremely professional. 10. Yeah, 10. She is very, very disciplined. And I think that also comes from her upbringing and her background, being a sports player as well. She is disciplined."

Makers Respond to Deepika’s Exit

The announcement from the makers of Kalki 2898 AD left many fans surprised. Their statement read:"Despite the long journey of making the first film, we were unable to find a partnership. And a film like @Kalki2898AD deserves that commitment and much more. We wish her the best with her future works." Kalki 2898 AD starred Deepika alongside Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, and Disha Patani, with Deepika in a pivotal role.Diana Penty was recently seen in the Amazon Prime Video series

Do You Wanna Partner, also starring Tamannaah Bhatia and Neeraj Kabi.