Hollywood luminary Vin Diesel took a delightful stroll down memory lane on Friday, sharing a nostalgic throwback snapshot featuring actor Deepika Padukone on his Instagram.
In the heartwarming post, Vin posted the picture and accompanied it with a caption that expressed his gratitude for the incredible journey he has had, traversing numerous captivating countries, including India. He marveled at the experience of immersing himself in their rich cultures, all while acknowledging his own origins as a fortunate youngster hailing from New York. His caption read, “So grateful and blessed, to have travelled to so many wonderful countries, like India… and to experience their beautiful cultures… a lucky kid from New York. Haha. All love, Always.”
The photograph itself captured Vin Diesel and Deepika Padukone comfortably seated inside a vibrant auto-rickshaw, emanating a sense of camaraderie and fond reminiscence.
Promptly following the post, Vin’s devoted fans inundated the comment section with an outpouring of red hearts and fiery emoticons, reflecting their enthusiasm for the heartfelt moment.
One follower expressed, “Love from INDIA,” encapsulating the affectionate sentiment of many.
Another fan conveyed their wish for a future collaboration between Deepika Padukone and Vin Diesel, especially within the context of the ‘Fast and Furious’ franchise: “We want @deepikapadukone x @vindiesel again but this time for the fast and furious movie.”
The two actors had previously united for the action-packed thriller film ‘XXX: Return of Xander Cage,’ which debuted in 2017 and marked Deepika Padukone’s introduction to Hollywood.
Directed by D.J. Caruso, the film boasted an ensemble cast including Donnie Yen, Kris Wu, Ruby Rose, and Tony Jaa, each playing pivotal roles.
Meanwhile, in the professional realm, Vin recently graced the screen with his presence in the action-packed thriller ‘Fast X,’ a film that garnered an overwhelming response from his devoted fan base.
Under the direction of Louis Leterrier, ‘Fast X’ also featured a star-studded lineup including Jason Momoa, Jason Statham, John Cena, Brie Larson, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris, Jordana Brewster, Nathalie Emmanuel, Sung Kang, Scott Eastwood, Michael Rooker, Daniela Melchior, Alan Ritchson, Helen Mirren, and Cardi B.
Turning the spotlight onto Deepika Padukone, she is poised to grace the silver screen in the eagerly anticipated pan-Indian film ‘Kalki 2898 AD,’ sharing the screen with Prabhas and Amitabh Bachchan.
Moreover, she has also secured a role in director Siddharth Anand’s adrenaline-pumping aerial action thriller ‘Fighter,’ where she will share the screen with Hrithik Roshan. The film is slated for release on January 25, 2024, promising an exhilarating cinematic experience.