Deepika Padukone is game for Olympics

The 26-year-old plans to take time off from the film’s shoot to make a quick visit to London for the Olympics Games, that commence this month.

Bollywood beauty Deepika Padukone’s performance in Cocktail earned her some positive reviews. And now, the leggy star will resume shooting for filmmaker Ayan Mukerji’s rom-com, Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani, where she’s paired with former boyfriend, actor Ranbir Kapoor.

However, the 26-year-old plans to take time off from the film’s shoot to make a quick visit to London for the Olympics Games, that commence this month. “It gives me gooseflesh when I think of the Games because sports have been a part of my life. I’ve played badminton at state level, and I know how our sporting heroes must feel right now,” says Deepika, who shot a video to encourage sportspersons representing the country.

The actor adds, “My dates have been allotted to the movie, but if I request Ayan, he may just let me go. I don’t mind even if it’s for a day.”