- By Sukanya Saha
- Sat, 10 Jun 2023 09:39 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Vin Diesel's Nostalgic Post Featuring Deepika Padukone: Hollywood heartthrob Vin Diesel recently took to Instagram to share a heartfelt tribute to his co-star Deepika Padukone, reminiscing their time together on the set of their 2017 film 'xXx: The Return Of Xander Cage. The throwback picture showcases their camaraderie, capturing a special moment from the movie that marked Deepika's Hollywood debut.
In the caption, Diesel expressed gratitude to Deepika for introducing him to India and conveyed his affection. He wrote, "Spirit lead me…She brought me to India and I loved it. All love, always." See his post below.
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For the inversed, Deepika portrayed the fierce character of Serena Unger, a formidable member of the 'xXx team in the film. Vin Diesel had also accompanied her during the promotional activities in India. Fans couldn't contain their excitement and flooded the comments section with fire and red heart emojis, showing their love and admiration for the duo.
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Were you aware that Vin Diesel penned a heartfelt tribute to Deepika in Time magazine? When Deepika was included in the prestigious Time 100 Most Influential People list in 2018, Vin Diesel expressed, "Deepika is a remarkable embodiment of the very best our planet has to offer. She not only represents India but also serves as a global ambassador."
For the unversed, Vin Diesel had penned a heartfelt tribute to Deepika in Time magazine. When the Piku actor was included in the prestigious Time 100 Most Influential People list in 2018, Diesel expressed, "Deepika is the best Earth has to offer. She's not just here to represent India; she's here to represent the world."
“When Deepika Padukone came in to read for one of the Fast and the Furious films, I knew instantly I was in the presence of someone very special. As soon as she entered the room, there was a synchronicity, a synergy, a chemistry-it promised great things to come. Her schedule didn't work for that movie, but I never gave up. She was the first role we cast in xXx: Return of Xander Cage.”
Deepika Padukone has openly discussed her bond with Vin Diesel on multiple occasions. During the 70th Cannes Film Festival, Deepika shared with France 24, " He's adorable. He's just the most amazing person I've ever met. He's generous and kind. All the amazing experiences I had are because of him and his faith in me for what I could do for the movie. He is a friend for life."
Talking about her upcoming projects, Deepika currently has Fighter opposite Hrithik Roshan and Anil Kapoor, Project K alongside Prabhas and Intern co-starring Amitabh Bachchan, in her kitty.