Deepika Padukone Launches 'The OnSet Program', Expresses Rom-Com Desire Amidst 'Dhurandhar' Success

• Deepika Padukone launched 'The OnSet Program' on her birthday, an initiative under 'Create With Me' to empower aspiring creative artists.
• She expressed a strong desire to star in a rom-com, believing audiences are "seeking something else" despite current trends.
• Padukone acknowledged Ranveer Singh's film 'Dhurandhar' as "alright" while discussing her genre preference.
• 'Dhurandhar' made history by becoming the first Hindi film to cross Rs. 800 crore nett at the Indian box office, reaching Rs. 806.80 crore by day 30.
• Actor Naveen Kaushik stated Ranveer Singh deserved more recognition for his performance in the blockbuster 'Dhurandhar'.

Why It Matters: Deepika launches creative talent program, eyes rom-coms, as Ranveer's 'Dhurandhar' smashes box office records.