Mind Matters: What makes Deepika Padukone a disruptor?

Deepika Padukone, founder of The Live Love Laugh Foundation, has long been seen as someone who challenges the status quo in her career and beyond.

In a conversation with CNBC-TV18 on the occasion of World Mental Health Day, he revealed that his disruptive approach comes naturally.

Reflecting on her journey to becoming one of India’s biggest global brands, she said, “I don’t really know. I think I’ve always been like this.”

Foundation CEO Anisha Padukone drew parallels between Deepika’s approach and her father’s approach.

“They both have the ability to step out of their comfort zones when needed, sometimes before others even realize it,” he said.

Anisha highlighted Deepika’s constant invention, noting that stepping onto a film set without any prior connections or knowledge required learning everything afresh.

For Deepika, disruption also comes from honesty and authenticity.

“There’s also a deep need to be ridiculously honest and authentic, even if that means making mistakes, saying things that people don’t agree with, or going down a path that others don’t agree with. I don’t mind conflict. I don’t mind addressing it and ruffling feathers,” she explained.

His willingness to challenge age-old systems, take risks and constantly reinvent himself has been key to his success.

As Anisha said, it is the combination of fearlessness and adaptability that sets Deepika apart as a true subversive.

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