Deepika Padukone
Born: 1986-01-05 in Copenhagen, Denmark
Known For: Acting
Biography
Deepika Prakash 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.
Filmography
2026
2024
- Kalki 2898-AD as SUM-80 "Sumathi"
- Fighter as Minal Rathore (Minni)
- Singham Again as Shakti Shetty
2022
- Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva as Amrita
- Gehraiyaan as Alisha Khanna
- Cirkus as Vrindamma
2021
- 83 as Romi Dev
2020
- Chhapaak as Malti
2018
- Padmaavat as Queen Padmavati
- Zero as Self (Special Appearance)
- Mega Icons as Self
2017
- xXx: Return of Xander Cage as Serena Unger
- Raabta as Special Appearance in "Raabta Title Track" Song
2016
- The Kapil Sharma Show as Self
- BFFs with Vogue as Self
2015
- Comedy Nights Bachao as Self
- Bajirao Mastani as Mastani
- Tamasha as Tara Maheshwari
- Piku as Piku Banerjee
2014
- Happy New Year as Mohini
- Finding Fanny as Angelina ’Angie’ Eucharistica / Da Gama
- Kochadaiiyaan as Princess Vadhana Devi
2013
- Comedy Nights with Kapil as Self
- Chennai Express as Meenamma Lochini Azhagusundaram
- Bombay Talkies as Self, special appearance in "Apna Bombay Talkies" (uncredited)
- Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani as Naina Talwar
- Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela as Leela Sanera
- Race 2 as Alina
2012
- Satyamev Jayate as Self
- Cocktail as Veronica Malaney
2011
- India's Most Desirable as Herself
- Desi Boyz as Radhika Awasthi
- Dum Maaro Dum as Special Appearance in "Dum Maro Dum" Song
- Aarakshan as Poorvi Anand
2010
- Housefull as Sandy Rao
- Karthik Calling Karthik as Shonali Mukherjee
- Lafangey Parindey as Pinky Palkar
- Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey as Kalpana Dutta
- Break Ke Baad as Aaliya Khan
2009
- Tere Mere Beach Mein as Herself
- Billu as Sahir Khan's Heroine
- Chandni Chowk to China as Sakhi / Suzy
- Love Aaj Kal as Meera Pandit
- Main Aurr Mrs Khanna as Raina Khan
2008
- 10 Ka Dum as Herself
- Oye! It's Friday! as Herself
- Bachna Ae Haseeno as Gayatri Jakhar
2007
- Om Shanti Om as Shantipriya / Sandy
2004
- Koffee with Karan as Self
2000
- Kaun Banega Crorepati as Self
1994
- MTV Europe Music Awards as Self - Presenter
1953
- The Oscars as Self