Deepika Padukone 'refuses �1m private dance'

Deepika Padukone has reportedly turned down close to a million pounds to perform a private dance for a London-based family.

The actress can currently be seen in Dum Maaro Dum performing a controversial item number.

A source told Mid Day: "The family who made the offer is extremely rich and wealthy and from Knightsbridge.

"They were ready to pay her a bomb just for one song. The actress initially thought it was a joke, but when the proposal came in form of a letter with the amount cited, she was shocked."

The source added that the family wanted Padukone to perform the dance from the film, while wearing the same outfit.

Padukone admitted she was surprised to receive skirts in the post from fans urging her to cover herself up due to her skimpy outfit seen on screen.

Deepika fails to impress Bipasha

MUMBAI: In spite of the fact that Deepika Padukone's item song in Dum Maaro Dum might be getting mixed response from the audiences and critics, it's clear by now that Deepika's co-actor in the film; Bipasha Basu is not impressed a bit by Deepika's gyrations.

There is a sense of rivalry visible between Bips and Deepika these days, according to reliable sources.
Bipasha considers herself a better item-dancer than Deepika and is downplaying Deepika's latest item number even in front of the press, it is further learnt.