
Deepika Padukone
Biography
Deepika Padukone (born January 5, 1986) is an Indian film actress. She is one of the highest-paid actresses in the world and is cited in the media as one of the nation's most popular and attractive personalities. Padukone has established a career in Hindi films, and is the recipient of several awards, including three Filmfare Awards. Padukone, the daughter of the badminton player Prakash Padukone, was born in Copenhagen and raised in Bangalore. As a teenager she played badminton in national level championships, but left her career in the sport to become a fashion model. She soon received offers for film roles, and made her acting debut in 2006 as the title character of the Kannada film Aishwarya. Padukone then played a dual role in her first Bollywood release —the 2007 blockbuster Om Shanti Om— and won a Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. The 2012 box office hit Cocktail marked a turning point in Padukone's career, earning her praise and Best Actress nominations at several award ceremonies. She rose to prominence with starring roles in the comedies Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013), Chennai Express (2013), and Happy New Year (2014), and the historical romance Bajirao Mastani (2015), all of which rank among the highest-grossing Bollywood films. Padukone's acclaimed portrayal of a character based on Juliet in the tragic romance Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela (2013) and a headstrong architect in the comedy-drama Piku (2015) won her two Best Actress awards at Filmfare. Alongside her acting career, Padukone participates in stage shows, has written columns for an Indian newspaper, is a prominent celebrity endorser for brands and products, and is vocal about issues such as feminism and depression. She has designed her own line of clothing for women and is the founder of The Live Love Laugh Foundation, which creates awareness on mental health in India.
Acting (40 movies)

Chandni Chowk to China
2009

Main Aurr Mrs Khanna
2009

Om Shanti Om
2007

Karthik Calling Karthik
2010

Gehraiyaan
2022

Bachna Ae Haseeno
2008

Lafangey Parindey
2010

Billu
2009

Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey
2010

Break Ke Baad
2010

Love Aaj Kal
2009

Aarakshan
2011

Housefull
2010

Desi Boyz
2011

Jawan
2023

Cocktail
2012

Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
2013

Chennai Express
2013

Cirkus
2022

Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela
2013

Kochadaiiyaan
2014

Happy New Year
2014

Finding Fanny
2014

Piku
2015

Tamasha
2015

Singham Again
2024

Bajirao Mastani
2015

Race 2
2013

xXx: Return of Xander Cage
2017

Bombay Talkies
2013

Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva
2022

Padmaavat
2018

Dum Maaro Dum
2011

Raabta
2017

Chhapaak
2020

83
2021

Fighter
2024

Kalki 2898-AD
2024

Pathaan
2023

Zero
2018