Palak Tiwari He has opened up about his longtime admiration Deepika Padukonerecalling a childhood encounter that left him completely tongue-tied, though Shah Rukh Khan standing next to them. Pala also spoke about his unusual career in the entertainment industry. Let’s learn about it in detail.
Palak Tiwari says Deepika Padukone is ‘perfect’
In an interview with Variety India, Palak Tiwari didn’t hold back when asked about what inspires him the most in the film industry. His answer was immediate and unequivocal: Deepika Padukone. “I think she’s the ultimate hero, you know? She’s perfect,” he said, adding that it’s completely understandable to be speechless in front of Deepika.
Palak Tiwari recalls meeting Deepika Padukone for the first time
In the same interview, Palak Tiwari recalled his stardom moment when he was just 12 years old, with his actress mother. Shweta TiwariOn the sets of ‘Comedy Nights with Kapil’, where Deepika was a guest to promote her 2014 film ‘Happy New Year’.In his words, “When I was 12, I met him on the sets of ‘Comedy Nights Kapil’. I think he was promoting ‘Happy New Year’ (2014). So far, that’s the first time in my life that I’ve been star-crossed. And that’s amazing to say because Shah Rukh Khan was there, you know?He went on to describe the moment in hilarious detail and said, “I saw Deepika and I was like, ‘Oh my God, she’s ethereal!’ I cried my eyes out. He spoke to me like you would a 12-year-old: ‘Hi, I’m Deepika. What is your name?’ And I was… [makes crying sounds]. And my mother said to me: ‘Say your name, stop embarrassing me!’ I was stammering, but Deepika said, ‘Palak, right? It’s very nice to meet you.’ And I continued to cry. I could do that again. Honestly, I’d like to complete the words.”
Palak Tiwari talks about carving his own path in Bollywood
Beyond the fan moment, Palak also reflected on Tiwari’s different journey in the industry, which has deliberately kept her independent from comparisons. She said: “I think I’m trying to do things in a very new and fresh way. The more I try to emulate someone, the less I can relate to them. My journey has been quite unique because I started with a music video, and my mom is a star, but she’s a TV star.”The actor added, “So it’s a dichotomy of a couple of things. But finding my own path and not looking at anyone else’s journey has really been a life saver for me,” she said.
Palak Tiwari in the field of work
On the work front, Palak Tiwari is currently seen in a show called ‘Lukkhe’. He has made his debut on the streaming platform with the series.
