In the realm of Indian cinema, luminary Deepika Padukone has etched her mark through stellar performances in various cinematic masterpieces. Among her illustrious portrayals, one that stands out prominently is her rendition of Mastani in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s opus, Bajirao Mastani, circa 2015. Padukone’s artistic prowess continues to garner accolades not only domestically but also on the global stage, as evidenced by her recent feature in an excerpt released by the esteemed Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, showcasing her ethereal dance to the mellifluous strains of “Deewani Mastani.”

Presented on The Academy’s official Instagram platform, the vignette showcases Padukone’s graceful movements synchronized with the enchanting melody from her cinematic endeavor of yore. Co-starring her real-life partner Ranveer Singh and the enigmatic Priyanka Chopra, the film epitomizes a confluence of talent and aesthetic finesse. Notably, the melodic rendition is brought to life by the mellifluous tones of songstress Shreya Ghoshal.

In their caption accompanying the video, the Oscars’ official website aptly delineates the spectacle, highlighting Padukone’s mesmeric portrayal in the film helmed by the visionary Sanjay Leela Bhansali. The comment section, abuzz with admiration, witnesses Singh, Padukone’s spouse, expressing profound pride at her virtuosity. His succinct yet heartfelt comment, “Mesmeric!” reverberates amidst a chorus of laudatory sentiments from admirers extolling Padukone’s unparalleled grace and cinematic prowess.

Notably, this recent stint under the global spotlight isn’t Padukone’s first foray into international acclaim. Previously, she captivated audiences at the 95th Academy Awards in Los Angeles, offering a tantalizing glimpse of the Oscar-winning anthem “Naatu Naatu” from the magnum opus RRR. Composed by the maestro MM Keeravani, the song etched its name in history as the first Telugu composition to secure a coveted Oscar nomination and emerge victorious on the grand stage.