‘I have no time for romance’

Deepika Padukone has seen her first Friday — and has not stopped smiling since. She was in the Capital for the first time after the release of Om Shanti Om for the launch of Kimaya’s store at Select Citywalk in Saket. She talked to GUNJAN SANGWAN and wondered, Bollywood-style, when told that she was hailed as the next big star. Excerpts:

Your film has got great reviews and your performance is being appreciated. How does it feel after the first Friday?
Well, to be really honest, I am really content. It is a great high to know that my hard work has paid off and the audience has loved me in the film. The very idea that the movie has been well received feels good.

Along with Om Shanti Om, Saawariya too was released with newcomers Sonam Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor — and you have come up trumps. How does it feel to be called the next big star?
Is that so? Am I the next big star? Well, we all gave our best and it is up to the audience to decide.

Are there any projects in the pipeline?
I am looking at a couple of scripts but haven’t signed anything right now.

Now, after a perfect debut, is there a dream role that you want to portray?
No, nothing of that sort. But I would definitely like to try my hand at comedy.

The rumours mill are running overtime about your affairs.
I am completely involved in my work and hardly have time for romance.

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