When Natha met Dippy

By: The Hitlist Team Date: 2010-08-06 Place: Mumbai

Mid Day Archives Peepli [Live] gets it's first award Aamir brings Peepli cast to TV Aamir Khan takes Peepli [Live] to LA Amma in Peepli [Live] proved the toughest to cast First look: Aamir's Peepli Live This time, Natha goes live Aamir Khan fulfils Peepli [Live] actor's dream of meeting his fave star Omkar Das Manikpuri, who essays the character of Natha in Peepli [Live], realised his dream yesterday. The folk actor from Chattisgarh met Deepika Padukone whom he adores. GIFT OF JOY: Kiran Rao, Omkar Das Manikpuri and Deepika Padukone. pic/ yogen shah Ever since he saw some parts of Love Aaj Kal on a flight while travelling for the promotions of Peepli [Live], he had expressed a desire to meet her. He requested producers Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao to arrange a meeting with the actress. Lucky charm as gift As a result, Aamir had to request Dippy to interact with her fan. Deepika, who was shooting for a commercial at Mehboob Studios, took time off to meet Manikpuri. Kiran accompanied Manikpuri for his starry encounter. When he saw Deepika, he could not stop smiling. He gifted her a Chattisgarhi necklace made of old and new coins that is worn by women from his region for good luck. The actress presented him with a collection of her movie CDs. He then proclaimed that he loved Deepika's dimples! Earlier, Manikpuri had put Aamir in a dilemma when he initially told him that he was keen to meet Katrina Kaif. But later he told him that he had actually meant Deepika.