Deepika Padukone Was ‘Abused Without Any Hesitation’ During Workshop: Jayati Bhatia Recalls Preparing Her for Ram-Leela
Veteran actress and acting coach Jayati Bhatia has opened up about her experience working with Deepika Padukone during the preparation for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s blockbuster Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela. In a recent interview, Bhatia revealed that the workshops involved intense and unconventional methods to help actors fully immerse themselves in their characters.
Recalling the training sessions, Jayati Bhatia said that she deliberately used harsh language and even “abused” Deepika during rehearsals without hesitation. She clarified that it was never personal but part of a carefully designed acting exercise intended to break inhibitions and evoke genuine emotional responses from the actress. According to Bhatia, such techniques are sometimes used in professional acting workshops to prepare performers for emotionally demanding scenes.
Despite the intensity of the sessions, Deepika Padukone remained completely committed to the process. Bhatia praised the actress for her discipline, humility, and willingness to trust the creative process. She noted that Deepika never questioned the methods used during the workshop and instead embraced every exercise with dedication.
The workshops reportedly focused on helping the cast understand the emotional depth, body language, and cultural nuances of their characters. Bhatia said that Bhansali’s films require extraordinary preparation because of their dramatic storytelling and emotionally layered performances.
Released in 2013, Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela became one of the biggest successes of Deepika Padukone’s career. Her portrayal of Leela received widespread critical acclaim and earned her several awards and nominations. The film also marked the first on-screen collaboration between Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh, whose chemistry became one of the film’s biggest highlights.
Jayati Bhatia emphasized that acting workshops often push artists beyond their comfort zones to achieve authenticity on screen. She added that while the methods may sound unusual, they are conducted in a controlled and professional environment where the actor understands the purpose behind every exercise.
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The revelation has sparked discussions among film enthusiasts about the rigorous preparation actors undergo before delivering memorable performances. Many fans have appreciated Deepika Padukone’s dedication to her craft, while others have expressed curiosity about the behind-the-scenes training that contributed to one of Bollywood’s most celebrated performances.
