Deepika Padukone and Sridevi; Mutual Admiration Society Inc: Bollywood Queens

Sridevi with Deepika Padukone at Filmfare party

Compliments are always welcome but when a star like Sridevi puts her faith in you, it is to be cherished. Deepika Padukone has a reason to cheer as actress Sridevi, who is riding high on the success of English Vinglish, feels Deepika Padukone is the current Bollywood star to watch.

Sridevi, recently at the launch of a magazine, was told about Deepika bagging one of the first awards of the year, for the best actress in romantic role for Cocktail. Sridevi on hearing this said “In my opinion, Deepika is one of the most promising actresses. I really like her performances and choice of roles. I would like to congratulate her and wish her all the very best.”

Deepika on hearing the compliment was heard gushing, “It is a huge compliment. She (Sridevi) is someone I have admired. I have grown up watching her films. It is nice to know she likes my work.”

And it seems Deepika, who has been Sridevi’s fan since childhood, has taken the praise at face-value as she is reportedly doing thorough research for her forthcoming Sanjay Leela Bhansali film.

From DNA

More of Sridevi mentioning Deepika Padukone and pics of Sri with Deepika here.