Deepika to endorses Bengaluru Marathon

Deepika Padukone is the face of the Bengaluru Marathon, to be held on May 18 this year. The marathon is special for her as it is in her city. The actress was born and brought up in Bengaluru and her family still lives there. Fact Deepika will begin shooting for her film Karthik Calling Karthik with Farhan Akhtar next month.

Deepika's spokesperson reveals that she is not charging any fee to endorse the marathon and adds, "Deepika has a very strong affinity for sports having being an athlete herself, and someday hopes to have a foundation which will support sportspersons across India especially women who need special training but don't have the funds for it.

Deepika feels strongly for every sport (not just badminton) and thinks that the pride you take in your nation is reflected in the laurels you take back home for it like if you get 20 gold medals for India it shows how much you love it. So why not encourage sports persons to do their best for India?"

The source adds, "She wants to use her popularity to encourage more people to take part and instill pride in the city Deepika will also flag off the run and might run the dream run herself." Deepika admits, "I have been closely associated with sports as I have been an athlete all my life. In Bangalore, it will be nice to get people together to run and help the various causes associated with the marathon.

I am going down next week to announce and promote the marathon. I have always had a sports connection in lots of ways since childhood and Bangalore is my home city. Also I have always promoted fitness and health."