In a recent interview, Deepika Padukone discussed the diversity in Hollywood casting, which she refers to as “surface level.”

In an interview with Vogue, the Gehraiyaan actress stated that there is still a long way to go before people notice a difference in Hollywood’s efforts to recruit diverse actors.

“Right now, the conversation around diversity in Hollywood is surface-level,” the 36-year-old actor stated. It’s called ‘diversity casting’ as soon as a Black or Asian actor appears.”

“However, we have a long way to go before we see significant improvement.” “I believe that 80% of those in authority still see inclusive casting as a checkbox to be checked,” Deepika added.

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“No doubt, there are people who are truly engaged in turning the tide,” the Bollywood star added, “but they are getting it extremely wrong.”

“It’s a learning process, and I hope it’s an earnest one,” she concluded her statement.

In 2017, she made her big screen debut alongside Vin Diesel in xXx: Return of Xander Cage.

Deepika will make her comeback in 2021 with a cross-cultural love comedy that she will also co-produce.