DEEPIKA’S EMOTIONAL SPEECH IN IIFA

After slaying the box-office with a stupendous performance in Bajirao Mastani, Ranveer won Best Actor for the film. Padukone, who was nominated for both Piku and  Bajirao Mastani, won it for playing the perfect daughter to a constipated nagging old man in Shoojit Sircar's Piku. We aren’t surprised, are we?

After sweeping the most prestigious award of the season, the evening turned overwhelming for Deepika. When an actor gets validated for the efforts that are put in, it's bound to feel good. This is the second Best Actress trophy for Deepika after she won for Raam Leela in 2013.

While many actors thank the entire cast and crew, family and co-stars, Deepika dedicated the trophy to her parents. Unlike other actors, DeePee read out an old letter her father had written to her, years back, as her acceptance speech.

"If you love what you do nothing else matters, not even awards. Follow your heart and live your dream. You are our daughter and then an actress."

Deepika hugged her dad Prakash Padukone and this sight left the audience teary-eyed. Another high point for Deepika was receiving the trophy from none other than Rekha.

There wasn't a dry eye in the house when Deepika Padukone went on stage to collect her Best Actress Trophy at the Filmfare Awards on January 15.
Dressed in red, Deepika went on stage to accept the award which celebrates her stellar performance in Piku, a film about the relationship of a young woman with her father. She felt it was only fitting then to read out a letter from her father, Prakash Padukone, as her acceptance speech.Fighting back tears, Deepika read out the letter which talks about Mr Padukone's early badminton days and his refusal to complain or whine about challenges.Dedicating her award to her parents, Deepika ended her speech with a promise to parents all over the world on behalf of all children - words that fetched her tremendous applause from the audience and a standing ovation from Bajirao Mastani co-star Ranveer Singh.