"Indian Women Are The Best": Kangana Ranaut Praises Deepika Padukone After Her On-Stage Appearance At Oscars 2023
Oscars 2023: Kangana Ranaut had some high praise for Deepika Padukone!

Quite surprisingly, Kangana Ranaut had some high praise for Deepika Padukone. For the unversed, Deepika Padukone had introduced 'Naatu Naatu' performers on stage at Oscars 2023 and as a result, Kangana Ranaut wrote a lengthy note, praising the 'Pathaan' star. Deepika Padukone had introduced 'Naatu Naatu' singers Kaala Bhairava and Rahul Sipligunj and she described the song as a "banger". Taking to Twitter, Kangana Ranaut wrote: "How beautiful @deepikapadukone looks, not easy to stand there holding entire nation together, carrying its image, reputation on those delicate shoulders and speaking so graciously and confidently. Deepika stands tall as a testimony to the fact that Indian women are the best."
How beautiful @deepikapadukone looks, not easy to stand there holding entire nation together, carrying its image, reputation on those delicate shoulders and speaking so graciously and confidently. Deepika stands tall as a testimony to the fact that Indian women are the best 🇮🇳 https://t.co/KsrADwxrPT
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) March 13, 2023
Deepika Padukone, who was introducing the performers of 'Naatu Naatu', had to stop multiple times on stage as the crowd kept on cheering and hooting.
For the unversed, Kangana Ranaut has taken quite a potshots at Deepika Padukone in the past and there was one instance, where she had also mocked Deepika's battle with depression.
'Naatu Naatu' ended up winning the Best Original Song at Oscars 2023. India's 'The Elephant Whisperers' also ended up winning the Best Documentary Short Film award.
For the 95th Academy Awards, Deepika Padukone slipped into a gorgeous off-shoulder black Louis Vuitton ballgown and served old Hollywood glamour with her jaw-dropping look. She accessorized the stunning gown with a Cartier neckpiece.
The pictures show Deepika Padukone dressed in an off-shoulder black Louis Vuitton ballgown, styled with a sleek hairdo and statement-making diamond jewels.
She also showed off a new tattoo - 82°E (inspired by her beauty brand) - on the neck in the photos.
This is not the first time that Deepika Padukone slayed a red carpet look. The Bollywood beauty has quite a bit of a reputation for ruling international red carpets and events. Last year, she unveiled the FIFA World Cup 2022 trophy along with Iker Casillas.
Last year, Deepika Padukone also attended the Paris Fashion Week, Louis Vuitton 2023 Cruise Show. Deepika Padukone, a Cannes veteran, attended the Film Festival as a jury member in 2022.
Coming back to Oscars 2023, the ceremony was held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Jimmy Kimmel hosted the mega awards night and this was his third time hosting the event, after the 89th and 90th editions of the ceremony which were held in 2017 and 2018, respectively.
The nominations for Oscars 2023 were announced on January 24 by actors Riz Amed and Allison Williams.