Deepika Padukone played the lead role in Love Aaj Kal .
Padukone received praise for his portrayal of minor roles in the romance Love Aaj Kal ( 2009 ) and the drama Lafangey Parindey ( 2010 ) but her performances in the romance Bachna Ae Haseeno ( 2008 ) and the comedy Housefull ( 2010 ) were met with negative reviews .