Deepika Padukone has found a friend
for life in her co-star from “Lafange Parindey” actor Neil Nitin Mukeh. Neil
once went out of his way to put Deepika’s makeup for an accident scene.
‘I think I have made a friend for
life and I think that’s what I cherished the most because he is a wonderful
human being and that comes across on screen. We got along really well,’ said
Deepika.
‘There is an accident scene, where I
need a different kind of make-up and he is trained in it so he told dada
(Pradeep Sarkar) that he will do my make-up and he did. Another day where I was
doing…not exactly an action sequence, but lot of cable work and all of that, he
choreographed the entire act. So I think in every way he was there for me,’ said
Deepika.
The movie is set in the mean streets
of Mumbai city. It is a love story where Neil Nitin Mukesh plays the character
of Nandu, a fighter who pummels his opponents in the ring and Deepika Padukone
plays Pinky Palkar, a dancer who is blind but ambitious and dances with roller
skates on her feet.
Neil used to be around Deepika, even
on his off days. ‘I can confidently say that he has been the most supportive
and encouraging co-star, with whom I have worked so far. Even on days when he
was not required, he would be there,’ said Deepika.
‘I think he is ready to direct. We
keep thinking that he is new, we saw him in three-four films, but I think in
terms of experience and his knowledge where cinema is concerned, I think he is
technically very sound and he is ready to direct a film,’ said Deepika.
