By Isha Sharma | Sep 20, 2025 | 05:55 PM
**Actor Diana Penty Praises Deepika Padukone’s Professionalism and Dedication**
Actor Diana Penty recently lauded Deepika Padukone for her professionalism and dedication to her craft. Speaking at the NDTV Yuva Conclave session, Penty said, “Extremely professional. 10. Yeah, 10. She is very, very disciplined. I think that also comes from her upbringing and her background, being a sports player as well.”
Penty, who worked with Padukone in her debut film *Cocktail* (2012), made these comments amid recent reports of Padukone being dropped from *Spirit* and the *Kalki 2898 AD* sequel over alleged unprofessionalism.
### Career Transition: From Modeling to Acting
Reflecting on her own journey, Penty shared insights about her transition from modeling to acting. She entered the industry without any prior acting background but took a leap of faith with *Cocktail*.
“The recipe has always been to keep it different each time. So for me, you throw a challenge at me and I will make it my life’s mission to make sure that I do my best at it,” she remarked.
### Support from Co-stars During *Cocktail*
Penty also spoke about the invaluable support she received from her co-stars Deepika Padukone and Saif Ali Khan during her debut film.
“Deepika and Saif were both my pillars of support through the times when I knew nothing. I had so many scenes with her, and I’ve always seen her — she’s very, very hard working, extremely dedicated. And I mean, I think she has a great working style,” she said.
### Industry Insights: Advice for Aspiring Actors
Offering advice to those hesitant about entering the entertainment industry, Penty emphasized perseverance and authenticity.
“No matter what your personality is, you just keep at it, do the best that you can do, prove to people why they need you and what you can bring to the table. I feel like if you’re true to yourself, which is also very, very important, I think that being authentic and individuality is your biggest strength,” she explained.
### Career Highlights: Recent Projects and Web Series Debut
Diana Penty was recently seen in the Amazon Prime series *Do You Wanna Partner?*, where she plays the character Anahita. This web series marks her debut in long-format digital storytelling.
Prior to this, she appeared in films such as *Detective Sherdil*, *Chhaava*, and *Azaad*. Her other recent notable projects include *Selfiee* alongside Akshay Kumar and Emraan Hashmi, and Kunal Deshmukh’s *Shiddat*.
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Diana Penty continues to carve a unique space for herself in the industry, guided by her dedication, authenticity, and passion for challenging roles.
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