Vin Diesel shared a special post for his co-star Deepika Padukone on Instagram, featuring a throwback picture from their film xXx: The Return of Xander Cage. In the post, Vin Diesel expressed his appreciation for Deepika and mentioned that she brought him to India, which he loved. Deepika’s role as Serena Unger in the film marked her Hollywood debut, and Vin Diesel had also joined her for the film’s promotion in India.
Additionally, when Deepika Padukone was included in Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People list in 2018, Vin Diesel wrote a special note about her in Time. He praised her talents and stated that she represents not only India but the world. Vin Diesel shared how he knew Deepika was special when she auditioned for a Fast and the Furious film, and despite her schedule not working out for that movie, he persisted and cast her as the first role in xXx: Return of Xander Cage.
These gestures by Vin Diesel highlight the positive working relationship and admiration he has for Deepika Padukone.