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Deepika Padukone & Vin Diesel to reunite for Xander Cage 4?

Deepika Padukone is one of the most influential celebrities in the world. She does not only have a huge fanbase in India, but in several parts across the globe also. After establishing herself as one of the leading actresses of Hindi cinema, Padukone went to Hollywood and made her debut there with the 2017 action entertainer xXx: Return of Xander Cage opposite Vin Diesel.

Though the movie did not leave the cash registers jingling at the box-office, the audience did appreciate Deepika Padukone’s performance as Serena Unger. Now, two years after the release of xXx: Return of Xander Cage, Vin Diesel has shared a post, hinting that the next instalment of the xXx franchise is in the works. And not just that, Deepika Padukone could also join the cast in the upcoming instalment. Yes, you read it right!

On Instagram, Vin Diesel shared a picture of himself clothed in a huge fur coat. He captioned it, "Appreciate the creativity. How ironic that I had a Xander Cage meeting. Each Franchise has their respective beautiful Family. Blessed."

That was not all. The superstar also hashtagged the names of the actor who are going to be part of the upcoming instalment of xXx: Return of Xander Cage. And the names included Ruby Rose, Nina Dobrev and Deepika Padukone

If it does turn out to be true, Xander Cage 4 will mark Deepika Padukone’s second outing in Hollywood. Meanwhile, the actress is busy promoting her upcoming Hindi film Chhapaak. Apart from playing the female lead, the actress has also co-produced the film in association with Fox Star Studios. To be directed by Meghna Gulzar, Chhapaak also stars Vikrant Massey in the lead role. The film is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on 10th January, 2020.

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  • Entertainment workers report 50-60 per cent pay cuts compared to earlier years.
  • Behind-the-scenes staff most affected by industry slowdown.
  • Many workers leave Mumbai or take side jobs to cover expenses.
India's entertainment industry is facing growing money problems as workers across Bollywood and television production report major pay cuts and less work.
A survey by Top India, involving more than 1,000 people linked to the entertainment sector, shows many workers are either getting limited work or seeing their salaries drop sharply.

Many people in the survey said payments for available projects have fallen by nearly 50 to 60 percent compared to previous years. The money troubles come as the world deals with tensions and economic uncertainty.

Recent moves for energy savings and tighter spending across sectors have added pressure, with clear effects now showing in Bollywood and television production.

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