One of the leading Bollywood actresses, Deepika Padukone had everyone awestruck with her latest performance in Gehraiyaan. Though the actress has given us some of the most iconic and memorable characters over the years, her latest stands special because, Alisha in Gehraiyaan was flawed and yet her strength was an inspiration, she also had a realness that was relatable for many.
Alisha became one of the most discussed characters of today owing to how contemporary and real her problems and life were. Playing a yoga instructor, Deepika dived deep into the mind of a person struggling with her personal relationships while dealing with the mental trauma of her childhood and also trying to make ends meet professionally. Which all she does while hiding the biggest lie about cheating on her boyfriend with her cousin's fiance. Her character kind of portrayed independence, while living in the fear of getting caught but still flowing with the wrong sometimes is exactly why this character is so relevant and relatable for many contemporary women. Many who had been through similar situations, could feel what Alisha felt as a woman.
Even with her stature, the regining Queen did not shy away from playing a character like this, which was clearly a big move for herself and her career. She chose to play Alisha and just how beautifully which only Deepika Padukone could have done. To be able to show her flaws, embracing it and all her various breakdowns in different situations, were so intricately and sensitively played by the superstar.
While Alisha stands out as one of the most relevant and relatable characters for Women, Deepika Padukone's courage and talent to play Alisha so beautifully is what makes her the actor that she is!