Deepika Padukone named MAMI president because of her "status"? "That's precisely why," she says

Mumbai:

Actress Deepika Padukone, who was named president of the Mumbai Moving Image Academy (MAMI), believes that Indian cinema is on the verge of A "beautiful global recognition".

On Deepika said, "I think the reason I accepted this decision is that it's important that young people be part of organizations, movements or things that bring changes because the future is in our hands ".

had talks on Tuesday with the media at the 2019 Zee Cine Awards ceremony.

"I think that in a way we are responsible for the way the film industry evolves from now on, so this was a calculated gesture on my part: This is a topic we talked about.I recently read an article in which it was written: "I've been named president because of my status or my position "Yes, that's precisely why we did it."

The Padmaavat actress, now also producing, added that if one of India's most prestigious film academies could take advantage of its position on the board of directors, then "be so".

"Because I think Indian cinema is on the verge of a great global recognition.If that has not happened yet, I think there is still much to be done and, hopefully, we will move it to a whole new level, "she said.

As for her upcoming films, she stated that she would be wise. leaving soon for Delhi for the filming of his next film Chhapaak .

"It's so ironic that on Holi's day, I leave for Delhi to shoot Chhapaak We're going to start filming on Monday, it's a very important film and I feel that the story we show in our film must be told, "she said.

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