Biography
Deepika Padukone is one of the most successful and highest-paid actresses in Indian cinema. Daughter of badminton legend Prakash Padukone, she initially pursued a career in modeling before entering films. She made her Bollywood debut opposite Shah Rukh Khan in Om Shanti Om (2007), which became a blockbuster. Known for her versatility, she has acted in critically acclaimed and commercially successful films across multiple genres. Deepika is also a mental health advocate, having founded the Live Love Laugh Foundation to raise awareness about depression.
Career
2006: Acting debut in Kannada film Aishwarya.
2007: Bollywood debut with Om Shanti Om, won Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.
2012: Breakthrough with Cocktail, showcasing acting versatility.
2013–2015: Starred in Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Chennai Express, Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela, Piku, Bajirao Mastani.
2018: Played lead in Padmaavat, one of the highest-grossing Indian films.
2017: Hollywood debut with Vin Diesel in xXx: Return of Xander Cage.
2023–2024: Featured in Pathaan, Jawan, and Fighter, strengthening her global presence.
2007: Bollywood debut with Om Shanti Om, won Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.
2012: Breakthrough with Cocktail, showcasing acting versatility.
2013–2015: Starred in Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Chennai Express, Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela, Piku, Bajirao Mastani.
2018: Played lead in Padmaavat, one of the highest-grossing Indian films.
2017: Hollywood debut with Vin Diesel in xXx: Return of Xander Cage.
2023–2024: Featured in Pathaan, Jawan, and Fighter, strengthening her global presence.
Awards & Achievements
3 Filmfare Awards (including Best Actress).
Featured in TIME’s 100 Most Influential People (2018).
Named among Forbes’ Highest-Paid Actresses globally.
Honored with several IIFA Awards and Zee Cine Awards.
Founder of Live Love Laugh Foundation for mental health awareness.
Featured in TIME’s 100 Most Influential People (2018).
Named among Forbes’ Highest-Paid Actresses globally.
Honored with several IIFA Awards and Zee Cine Awards.
Founder of Live Love Laugh Foundation for mental health awareness.