A Nike advert which starred Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone was viewed more than two million times in just 12 hours.

The video shows leading Indian athletes and sportswomen training together on city streets.

Ms Padukone, who has starred in some of the highest ever grossing Bollywood films, can be seen in the video playing badminton.

In a post on her Facebook page alongside the video, she explained how sport helped her when she was struggling with depression.

Ms Padukone said: "When I was growing up my father said to me. To be the best, always remember the three D's - Discipline, Dedication and Determination. Follow your heart. Do what you are passionate about.

"Sport has taught me how to handle failure. It has also taught me how to handle success. It has kept me grounded. It has taught me humility.

"Two years ago I struggled with depression. I was sinking. I almost gave up. But it was the athlete in me that gave me the strength to fight and never ever give up!

The ten best: Bollywood movies Show all 10 1 /10 The ten best: Bollywood movies The ten best: Bollywood movies The ten best: Bollywood movies Sholay (Embers)

(1975)

India's 'Curry Western' really does have everything. Love, action, explosions and hit songs. Helen continued to sexualise the industry with her racy cameo in 'Mehbooba' and the late Amjad Khan delivered a ruthless performance as legendary villain, Gabbar Singh. Even a disastrous remake in 2007 couldn't tarnish this original's phenomenal legacy. The ten best: Bollywood movies Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (The Big Hearted Will Take Away The Bride)

(1995)

DDLJ is the longest running film in Indian cinema - an incredible 700+ weeks! A plot every Asian can relate to (arranged versus love marriage), love for the homeland, a blockbuster soundtrack and the perfect on-screen couple in Shahrukh Khan and Kajol, this loveable movie defines Bollywood. The ten best: Bollywood movies Black

(2005)

Rani Mukherji and Amitabh Bachchan's performances of characters limited by severe disabilities are sensitive, sincere and simply world class. At just two hours long and with no solid soundtrack, Black isn't your typical Bollywood film but is a critic and cult favourite. The ten best: Bollywood movies Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (From The End To The End)

(1988)

Aamir Khan and Juhi Chawla became overnight stars with their Romeo and Juliet-like portrayals of a young couple falling hopelessly in love for the first time. Much to the anger of their disagreeing parents, of course. A simple plot and memorable soundtrack, this is every twentysomething's first memory of Bollywood. The ten best: Bollywood movies Mother India

(1957)

India's first ever entry into the Oscars was released over five decades ago. Tackling issues such as single parenting, appalling poverty and agricultural life mean this classic still relates to modern India while maintaining its place as one of the country's all time box office hits. The ten best: Bollywood movies Hum Aapke Hain Kaun? (Who Am I To You?)

(1994)

A monster 14 songs meant this was one of the longest movies of the decade. Salman and Madhuri were a golden couple on-screen. And the film's jubiliant celebration of family ties, in-laws, wedding preparations and inevitably the massive wedding itself mean it's a delight to watch and well worth the sore behind! The ten best: Bollywood movies Lagaan: Once Upon A Time In India (Land Tax)

(2001)

Consistently triumphant, not least because it helped Bollywood penetrate Western movie markets. Everyone loves the underdog and here, we see how humble Indian peasants overcome the struggle of paying high taxes to their unforgiving British rulers. And all by playing on the country's national love: cricket. An absolute winner. The ten best: Bollywood movies Lage Raho Munna Bhai (Carry On Munna Bhai)

(2006)

It's not just the laughs that the audience love - Sanjay Dutt's spreading of Ghandism and his sidekick's unique dialect of 'Bumbaiya' Hindi have surprisingly captured Indian culture like no other film. And the film's love interest is an adorable radio presenter who takes her lead from Robin Williams in Good Morning, Vietnam! The ten best: Bollywood movies Taare Zameen Par (Stars On Earth)

(2007)

Never afraid to veer off the trodden path, Aamir khan shunned song, dance and even romance for his directorial debut. Focusing on a dyslexic school pupil battling fear and humiliation wth the help of his teacher, TZP is moving, inspirational and uplifting.

"And so I want to say to every girl and every boy and every woman and every man...play a sport...because it changed my life...and it will change yours too!

"Sport has taught me how to survive! It has taught me how to fight! It has made me unstoppable!"