Indian body type not suited for a bikini: Deepika Padukone

Mumbai: Actress Deepika Padukone would be seen flaunting a bikini in her forthcoming film 'Cocktail', but the actress feels that Indian body type is not naturally suited for the costume.

"I wish it was so easy and natural. I think the Indian body type is somehow not suited for a bikini. We as Indians have to work a little extra hard if we wish to carry it off," the 26-year-old said here Thursday while unveiling the Melange Cocktail fashion collection.

Talking about her regime for the bikini shot, she said, "I changed my workout slightly. Basically, I just had to sacrifice going out for dinners every time Dino (producer Dinesh Vijan) took the cast out for dinners. I would just sit in my room alone and ate steamed fish and not have any dessert."

The first look of 'Cocktail' starring Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone and Diana Penty was out on May 21.
Deepika has earlier donned a bikini for her films.
Deepika in a still from Cocktail. It is made under the banner of Saif's Illuminati Films and Eros International.
Saif and Diana in a still from Cocktail. The film has been directed by Homi Adajania.
This is Saif and Deepika's third film together after Love Aaj Kal and Aarakshan.
The film is produced by Saif Ali Khan and Dinesh Vijan.
The film is co-produced by Sunil Lulla and Andrew Heffernan.
Cocktail is written by Imtiaz Ali and Sajid Ali.
Cocktail is being released on July 13, 2012.
Boman Irani and Dimple Kapadia are also playing roles in the film.
Saif in a drag act in the film.
Diana Penty is debuting in Cocktail.
The film is a love triangle between three friends.
Earlier, Imran Khan was signed on to play the lead opposite Deepika in the film.
After Aarakshan and Race 2, Deepika Padukone and Saif Ali Khan will work together again for the latter's home production.
Saif said three things with Deepika was not something he planned.
"Now we have to make an effort to look different and act differently in each movie, which is a challenge and interesting in itself," Saif told reporters.
Made under Illuminati Films, Homi Adajania held the megaphone for the love story.
The film was partly shot in London.
Deepika and Saif's chemistry was really appreciated in Imtiaz Ali-directed 2009 hit movie Love Aaj Kal, which was produced by Illuminati Films.
The music for the film has been scored by Pritam.
The cinematography is by Anil Mehta.
The editing is by Sreekar Prasad.
Neeraj Shridhar has sung for the film.
There is peppy music also by Gippy Grewal and Yo Yo Honey Singh.
The film was shot at London's Borough High Street, Borough market, Portobello Road and Leicester Square.
Scenes were also shot at the famous Piccadilly Circus, Mayfair, Clapham Junction and Colville Gardens (Notting Hill Gate).
Deepika looks gorgeous in the film.
Diana Penty is a 25-year-old model and a regular on the Lakme Fashion Week ramp.
Penty has endorsed brands such as Maybelline.
Homi Adjania has earlier directed Being Cyrus.
Agent Vinod was Saif's previous film where he played a RAW agent.
Saif plays Gautam, a freewheeling casanova in this film.
Penty brings a certain freshness to the screen.
Saif's debut home production Agent Vinod failed to create magic at the Box Office.
Saif, 41, has produced Agent Vinod through his Illuminati Films banner besides playing the central character of a RAW agent in the movie, which hit the screens on March 23.
Both Saif and Deepika have a busy year ahead.
He will begin shooting the Judwaa sequel. The actor, who turned producer with Love Aaj Kal, says he wants to improve the quality of films by producing interesting stories.

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Indian body type not suited for a bikini: Deepika

Actress Deepika Padukone would be seen flaunting a bikini in her forthcoming film \'Cocktail\'.

But once the shoot was over, Deepika let herself loose.

"I remember being so disciplined that the day I finished the bikini shoot and I knew I could start eating normally. He (Vijan) took me out for dinner and I had this big chocolate dessert. Food and desserts, I think the restaurant ran out of food," said Deepika humorously.

The film also stars Saif Ali Khan and model Diana Penty and hits theatres on July 13.