Deepika Padukone’s character in “Break Ke Baad” is modeled on her ex-boyfriend Ranbir Kapoor. Deepika plays the role of a commitment-phobic Aalia, and it is well known in the industry that her ex-boyfriend Ranbir is better known for his commitment. A very close friend of Deepika’s confirmed that the Deepika was at first dazed when director Danish narrated the story to her. She also told that Deepika had also added some nuances to her character in the film and also that actors generally pick up traits from people they know personally.