Actress Deepika Padukone confesses being a huge fan of former Indian international cricketer Rahul Dravid. "My all-time favourite cricketer is Rahul Dravid. A lot of my idols are not what they have done in the sport and the game, but how they have conducted themselves outside. For me, he is somebody I have admired and looked up to, and he is from Bangalore," she said.

Deepika, who is busy promoting her film Chhapaak visited a cricket show. The actress reportedly opened up about sports and revealed that Ranveer and she watch various cricket matches together. The actress further added that Ranveer is a huge football fan and they sometime watch matches together.

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Deepika also emphasised on the importance of sports in life. "How much we focus on our physical strength -- our mental strength and mental endurance -- is equally important if not more. At times you feel your body is not keeping up with the mind. I think sometimes it's the mind that takes over -- and nurturing that is very important. A young athlete will figure that along the way, but they should pay attention to that -- the grit, courage, determination and spirit is important," said Deepika, on Star Sports' pre-show Nerolac Cricket Live.

Deepika soon makes her debut as a producer in the self-starring Chhapaak, directed and co-produced by Raazi maker Meghna Gulzar. The actress portrays real-life acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal in the film.

(Source: IANS/TOI)