Deepika Padukone steps down as MAMI chairperson

NewsBharati    12-Apr-2021
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Mumbai, April 12: In the major development, Deepika Padukone has resigned as the Chairperson for Mumbai Academy of Moving Image (MAMI) to focus on a film project. Deepika took to her Instagram story and released a statement regarding the same citing her slate of work as the reason behind it.  
 
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The actor said she will not be able to give undivided attention to the festival it requires. Deepika Took Over as the Chairperson of MAMI in 2019, she had replaced filmmaker Kiran Rao.
 
 
Deepika's statement read as "Being on the board of MAMI and serving as Chairperson has been a deeply enriching experience. As an artist, it was invigorating to bring together cinema and talent from all over the world to Mumbai, my second home.
 

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The actor elaborated stating that she is departing knowing that MAMI is in the best hands possible and that her bond and connection with the academy is one that will last a lifetime. "I have come to realise, however, that with my current slate of work, I will be unable to give MAMI the undivided focus and attention it requires. I depart knowing that MAMI is in the best hands possible and that my bond and connection with the academy is one that will last a lifetime."
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