Deepika Padukone turns Kannada teacher for Diljit Dosanjh; netizens feel ‘Lover’ singer can now bargain with Bengaluru auto drivers
In a viral video, Piku actress Deepika Padukone is captured teaching Kannada phrases to the internationally acclaimed Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh. The spontaneous language exchange began when Diljit requested a lesson, prompting Deepika to guide...

In one clip shared on Instagram, the crowd erupted with excitement as Deepika walked onto the stage. She greeted the audience with waves, bowed her head, and folded her hands in a gesture of gratitude. She then embraced Diljit and danced briefly with him, adding to the electrifying atmosphere.
Deepika Turns Kannada Teacher
In a widely-shared video, the Piku star Deepika Padukone is seen teaching a few words of Kannada to the globally renowned Punjabi artist, Diljit Dosanjh. The impromptu language lesson began at Diljit’s request, with Deepika guiding him to repeat the phrase, “Nanu Ninige Preetistini” (which means "I love you"). The crowd erupted with cheers and applause as the two stars shared this light-hearted moment, creating an atmosphere that was both lively and contagious.Praising her work, Diljit said, "She has done such beautiful work. We’ve seen her on the big screen, but I never thought I’d get to see her so up close. She’s carved a place for herself in Bollywood on her own merit."
He added, "You’ve done such wonderful, heartfelt work. Everyone here should feel proud, and we all do. Thank you so much for being part of our show, ma’am. Much love to you." Deepika smiled, bowed, and waved to the audience before leaving the stage. For the concert, she opted for a casual look, wearing an oversized white T-shirt paired with denim.
The clip went viral on X. Sharing the video, one X user wrote, “Now Diljit can get an auto in Bengaluru..”
On the work front, Padukone was last seen in Rohit Shetty’s Singham Again, portraying the fierce Shakti Shetty, also known as Lady Singham. The film boasted a star-studded cast, including Ranveer Singh, Kareena Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff, and Akshay Kumar.
Diljit Dosanjh is currently making headlines with his Dil-Luminati Tour, captivating audiences worldwide. Last month, he delivered an electrifying performance in Kolkata, and he is set to conclude the tour with a final concert in Guwahati on December 29.
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