- Age: 37 (Born January 5, 1986)
- Birthplace: Copenhagen, Denmark
- Profession: Actress, Model
- Height: 5’8″ (173 cm)
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- School: Sophia High School, Bangalore; Mount Carmel College, Bangalore
- Education: Indira Gandhi National Open University (dropped out)
- Nationality: Indian
Awards:
Throughout her career, Deepika Padukone has received numerous awards and nominations, including three Filmfare Awards for Best Actress.
Net Worth:
As of 2023, Deepika Padukone’s net worth is estimated to be around $40 million.
Career:
Overview
Deepika Padukone began her career as a model and made her acting debut in the Kannada film “Aishwarya” (2006). She gained widespread recognition with her Bollywood debut in “Om Shanti Om” (2007) opposite Shah Rukh Khan. Over the years, Deepika has starred in many successful films, including “Love Aaj Kal” (2009), “Cocktail” (2012), “Chennai Express” (2013), “Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela” (2013), “Piku” (2015), and “Padmaavat” (2018).
Milestones and Achievements
- Made a successful Bollywood debut with “Om Shanti Om” (2007), which earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.
- Starred in “Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela” (2013), which marked the beginning of her collaboration with director Sanjay Leela Bhansali and actor Ranveer Singh.
- Played the lead role in “Piku” (2015), for which she won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress.
- Made her Hollywood debut with “xXx: Return of Xander Cage” (2017) opposite Vin Diesel.
- Received the prestigious Crystal Award at the World Economic Forum in 2020 for her leadership in raising mental health awareness.
Personal Life:
Relationships
Deepika Padukone is married to actor Ranveer Singh, whom she married in 2018.
Family
Deepika Padukone is the daughter of former badminton player Prakash Padukone and travel agent Ujjala Padukone. She has a younger sister, Anisha Padukone, who is a professional golfer.
Trivia and Lesser-Known Facts:
- Deepika Padukone was a national-level badminton player before she started her modeling and acting career.
- She is the founder of the Live Love Laugh Foundation, which aims to create awareness about mental health in India.
- Deepika Padukone was the first Indian actress to be featured in a global campaign for the fashion brand Louis Vuitton.
Social Media Links:
- Instagram: @deepikapadukone
- Twitter: @deepikapadukone
- Facebook: @DeepikaPadukone
