When Deepika Padukone’s xXx: Return Of Xander Cage co-star Vin Diesel talked about their ‘steamy’ chemistry in the film: 'I loved every single moment spent with her'

Deepika Padukone is one of the biggest stars in Indian cinema. She made her Hollywood debut in 2017 with xXx: Return of Xander Cage alongside Vin Diesel. Their pairing grabbed a lot of attention. At the time, Vin Diesel even said he loved Deepika and called their chemistry “steamy.”

Vin Diesel on His Bond With Deepika
In a 2016 interview with CNN News 18, Vin Diesel spoke warmly about Deepika Padukone. He said, “I love her so much, and we share a natural chemistry. Everyone noticed it during her Fast 7 audition. It was only a matter of time before we worked together, and I enjoyed every moment with her.”



A Special Scene and a Heartfelt Moment
During the interview, Deepika appeared in a video and asked Vin to share his favorite scene from shooting the third xXx film. Smiling, Vin said his love for her was beyond words. He recalled many great scenes together, but especially loved the one they filmed by the waterfront.



Calling Her the Next Global Superstar
Diesel said the scene had “so much heart” and called Deepika “special.” He felt lucky to be part of a film that introduced her to the world. Praising her talent, he said, “The next global superstar is coming from India,” referring to the Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani actress.

On the work front, Deepika Padukone was last seen in Rohit Shetty’s Singham Again, starring Ajay Devgn. The film also included major stars like Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, Ranveer Singh, Kareena Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, and others in important roles.

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