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Lafangeys Deepika, Neil visit Tilakwadi

As the much awaited Lafangey Parindey releases today, actors Deepika Padukone and Neil Nitin Mukesh interacted with the crowds as a promotional stunt for the movie in Tilakwadi. Here are a few pics.

  • Tilakwadi in South Mumbai might be the last place one would expect the stars to visit , but Bollywood stars Deepika Padukone and Neil Nitin Mukesh arrived at the small <i>chal</i> to promote their new movie <i>Lafangey Parindey</i>.
    Tilakwadi in South Mumbai might be the last place one would expect the stars to visit , but Bollywood stars Deepika Padukone and Neil Nitin Mukesh arrived at the small chal to promote their new movie Lafangey Parindey.
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  • The residents of Tilakwadi, where the character Pinky Palkar (played by Deepika) is born, were delighted to meet the two stars.
    The residents of Tilakwadi, where the character Pinky Palkar (played by Deepika) is born, were delighted to meet the two stars.
  • <i>Lafangey Parindey</i> is a movie set in the gritty , dark streets of Mumbai and revolves around the love and struggle of two youngsters, played by Deepika and Neil.
    Lafangey Parindey is a movie set in the gritty , dark streets of Mumbai and revolves around the love and struggle of two youngsters, played by Deepika and Neil.
  • The movie is an unusual love story between Nandu ( Neil) and Pinky (Deepika) whose path to love and success together is paved by friendship, hope, determination and heartbreak .
    The movie is an unusual love story between Nandu ( Neil) and Pinky (Deepika) whose path to love and success together is paved by friendship, hope, determination and heartbreak .
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  • The two actors interacted with crowds on a very personal level, doing justice to the movie's theme. The residents surely loved them.
    The two actors interacted with crowds on a very personal level, doing justice to the movie's theme. The residents surely loved them.
  • The film's trailer asks `What price will they have to pay for love?' as he teaches her how to fight and she teaches him how to love.
    The film's trailer asks `What price will they have to pay for love?' as he teaches her how to fight and she teaches him how to love.
  • Deepika with the little <i>parindeys</i>.
    Deepika with the little parindeys.
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  • Deepika and Neil cheered the youngsters.
    Deepika and Neil cheered the youngsters.
  • The event included dancing competitions and dahi handi competitions.
    The event included dancing competitions and dahi handi competitions.
  • Deepika Padukone plays the role of a blind girl Pinky Palkar in the movie who is ?born to fly'.
    Deepika Padukone plays the role of a blind girl Pinky Palkar in the movie who is ‘born to fly'.
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  • Despite her disability , the girl is ambitious and determined. She is a talented dancer, and dances with skates on.
    Despite her disability , the girl is ambitious and determined. She is a talented dancer, and dances with skates on.
  • Reportedly the actress refused to use body ?doubles for the role.Neil has also performed some daring stunts in the film.
    Reportedly the actress refused to use body –doubles for the role.Neil has also performed some daring stunts in the film.
  • Deepika is seen in an action avtar. She rides bikes and does daredevil stunts.
    Deepika is seen in an action avtar. She rides bikes and does daredevil stunts.
  • Neil Nitin Mukesh plays the role of Nandu Kamtekar, known as one-shot Nandu for his expertise in the boxing arena.
    Neil Nitin Mukesh plays the role of Nandu Kamtekar, known as one-shot Nandu for his expertise in the boxing arena.
  • He pummels his opponents in the ring blindfolded.
    He pummels his opponents in the ring blindfolded.
  • `He is wild and born to fight'
    `He is wild and born to fight'
  • Deepika and Neil laugh along with the others. The movie holds a mass appeal because of its relatable storyline.
    Deepika and Neil laugh along with the others. The movie holds a mass appeal because of its relatable storyline.