Watch: Deepika and Vin Diesel wish you an awkward/cute happy Diwali in Hindi

There’s no time like Diwali time to spread a good message in the spirit of festive cheer - and promote your movie. Which is just what Vin Diesel and Deepika Padukone did on Instagram on Saturday.

There’s no time like Diwali time to spread a good message in the spirit of festive cheer - and to promote your movie. Which is just what Vin Diesel and Deepika Padukone did on Instagram on Saturday.

xXx: The Return of Xander Cage arrives on January 17, and is expected to have an Indian premiere. (Instagram)

Deepika and Diesel, dressed in traditional Indian attire, wished fans a happy Diwali ahead of the release of their upcoming flim - and Deepika’s Hollywood debut - xXx: The Return of Xander Cage.

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This isn’t the first time Diesel has tried his hand at speaking Hindi, but this time, he seems to have brushed up his game (or at least his teleprompter reading skills) when he wishes everyone with a ‘Aap sab ko Diwali ki shubhkamnaien.”

Then, Deepika steps up to remind everyone to have a safe Diwali, and that their new film is coming soon to a theatre near you.

xXx: The Return of Xander Cage arrives on January 20, and is expected to have an Indian premiere.

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