Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone has resigned as Mumbai Academy of Moving Image’s (MAMI) chairperson. The actress in her post said that the reason of her step is to give “undivided focus and attention” to her films.
The actress took to her official social media handle to announce her resignation and also issued a statement through a post. Taking to her Instagram account, Deepika wrote, “Being on the board of MAMI and serving as Chairperson has been a deeply enriching experience. As an artist it was invigorating to bring together cinema and talent from all over the world to Mumbai, my second home. I have come to realise however, that with my current slate of work, I will be unable to give MAMI the undivided focus and attention it requires.”
“I depart knowing that MAMI is in the best hands possible and that my bond and connection with the academy is one that will last a lifetime. I believe in MAMI’s vision and we are committed towards creating a community that cinema lovers and creators of a film-passionate nation like ours truly deserve.”
Meanwhile, on the work front, Deepika has a number of project lined up for the year. She was last seen in Meghna Gulzar directorial Chhapaak and will next be seen in Shakun Batra’s untitled with Siddhant Chaturvedi. She will also be seen as reel-life wife to her real-life husband Ranveer Singh in the film ’83’. It is based on the Indian Cricket Team’s 1983’s World Cup win. Apart from that, the actress is working on SRK-John Abraham starter Pathan. The actress will mark her south debut with Prabhas starrer Fighter.
