Hosted by Karan Johar, Koffee With Karan is again with its season 8.
Bollywood energy couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh graced the premiere episode, twinning in black, and spoke about their 11-year relationship, their dreamy marriage proposal, life after marriage and Deepika’s battle with despair.
Mohnish Singh brings us a few of the revelations.
The Ram-Leela Connection
Ranveer Singh revealed he was initially paired reverse Kareena Kapoor in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela.
However when Kareena backed out, he steered Deepika Padukone’s title as he was impressed along with her efficiency in Cocktail.
He went on to explain the way in which he first met Deepika in Bhansali’s residence, when she walked previous his ‘massive, heavy door’, sporting a chikankari kurta, the ocean breeze blowing by her hair… That was the picture-perfect second when he fell in love along with her.
Netizens are having a area day with this revelation, as just a few seasons in the past, Ranveer described this actual manner as the primary time he met Anushka Sharma!
The Kissing Story
The chemistry between Ranveer and Deepika was one of many main highlights of Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela.
Ranveer recalled filming for the sensuously picturised music Ang Laga De the place the 2 needed to share a passionate kiss.
The actor revealed that the 2 of them have been so concerned in kissing one another that they didn’t realise when a brick flew in throw the window (as part of the scene) and Bhansali had stated ‘lower’.
The Wedding ceremony Video
The couple shared an unseen video of their marriage ceremony in 2018.
Within the clip, Deepika revealed why she agreed to marry Ranveer: ‘I used to be drawn to the person who many of the world has not seen. There’s a quiet aspect to him, a really clever aspect. There’s a delicate aspect to him. I like the truth that he cries. I like the truth that he was all coronary heart.’
In the identical video, Deepika’s father Prakash Padukone is heard saying Ranveer brings some pleasure to their ‘boring’ household of 4.
The Proposal Day
Ranveer revealed he proposed to Deepika when the 2 have been vacationing within the Maldives.
The proposal was romantic and naturally, she stated sure, however once they broke the information to her household, Deepika’s mom Ujjala had gotten very upset.
The actor additionally confessed that they began seeing one another in 2012 and bought secretly engaged in 2015 earlier than exchanging vows in 2018.
Marriage is Work
When KJo asks Deepika Padukone if sustaining a star marriage in an business like Bollywood is tough, the actress instantly says, ‘In fact, it is work. I believe any marriage is figure. And it is work on a regular basis. It is about two completely different folks coming collectively.
‘It does not imply that we do not have our fights, arguments and dangerous days, we do. The truth that we select to energy by it collectively, develop and study from expertise after which transfer on is what makes marriage stunning.’
The Flop Present
Ranveer opened up in regards to the consecutive field workplace failure of his movies ’83, Cirkus and Jayeshbhai Jordar and stated, ‘I had not seen three main flops in a row. It was new to me. When Cirkus launched, I used to be not good, however then I got here to phrases with the whole lot taking place with me and round me. I’ve come out of it with extra gratitude in my coronary heart than earlier than.’
Sassy Sartorial Selections
Ranveer additionally responded to criticism that he confronted for his flashy outfits and credited wifey Deepika for bettering his dressing sense.
‘I take everyone’s opinions, however finally, I do what I really feel like doing. If I really feel like sporting some I simply go together with the sensation. I felt like I needed to not put on these garments the place I did not need folks to speak about what I’m sporting. I would like you to speak about my movies, my performing and about me.
‘She stated, ‘You truly come off like a supremely assured particular person however you might be truly underconfident. You must cease distracting folks from who you might be with these flashy garments’. And that actually resonated with me.’
Battle with Melancholy
Deepika has all the time spoken overtly about her battle with despair.
She spoke about it once more on the sofa and stated that Ranveer tried to create a secure house for her as an alternative of giving up on her.
Karan Johar not solely acknowledged the actress for being sincere about her wrestle with psychological well being but additionally opened up about getting a panic assault on the launch occasion of the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in April 2023.
KJo revealed he has been in search of skilled assist and medicine to cope with the situation.
