Deepika Padukone
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 · 58
The Kapil Sharma Show
2016 · Self
Kaun Banega Crorepati
2000 · Self
xXx: Return of Xander Cage
2017 · Serena Unger
Comedy Nights with Kapil
2013 · Self
Koffee with Karan
2004 · Self
The Oscars
1953 · Self
MTV Europe Music Awards
1994 · Self - Presenter
Comedy Nights Bachao
2015 · Self
Jawan
2023 · Aishwarya Rathore
Kalki 2898-AD
2024 · SUM-80 "Sumathi"
BFFs with Vogue
2016 · Self
10 Ka Dum
2008 · Herself
Fighter
2024 · Minal Rathore (Minni)
India's Most Desirable
2011 · Herself
Singham Again
2024 · Shakti Shetty
Pathaan
2023 · Rubina Mohsin
Om Shanti Om
2007 · Shantipriya / Sandy
Chennai Express
2013 · Meenamma Lochini Azhag...
Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva
2022 · Amrita
Tere Mere Beach Mein
2009 · Herself
Oye! It's Friday!
2008 · Herself
Happy New Year
2014 · Mohini
Padmaavat
2018 · Queen Padmavati
Satyamev Jayate
2012 · Self
Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
2013 · Naina Talwar
Zero
2018 · Self (Special Appearan...
King
2026
Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela
2013 · Leela Sanera
Bajirao Mastani
2015 · Mastani
Cocktail
2012 · Veronica Malaney
Billu
2009 · Sahir Khan's Heroine
Tamasha
2015 · Tara Maheshwari
Housefull
2010 · Sandy Rao
Bombay Talkies
2013 · Self, special appearan...
Piku
2015 · Piku Banerjee
83
2021 · Romi Dev
Chandni Chowk to China
2009 · Sakhi / Suzy
Raaka
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Mega Icons
2018 · Self
Karthik Calling Karthik
2010 · Shonali Mukherjee
Raabta
2017 · Special Appearance in...
Love Aaj Kal
2009 · Meera Pandit
Desi Boyz
2011 · Radhika Awasthi
Bachna Ae Haseeno
2008 · Gayatri Jakhar
Finding Fanny
2014 · Angelina ’Angie’ Eucha...
Race 2
2013 · Alina
Cirkus
2022 · Vrindamma
Kochadaiiyaan
2014 · Princess Vadhana Devi
Bigg Boss
2006 · Self
Main Aurr Mrs Khanna
2009 · Raina Khan
Dum Maaro Dum
2011 · Special Appearance in...
Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey
2010 · Kalpana Dutta
Gehraiyaan
2022 · Alisha Khanna
Lafangey Parindey
2010 · Pinky Palkar
Aarakshan
2011 · Poorvi Anand
Break Ke Baad
2010 · Aaliya Khan
Chhapaak
2020 · Malti
Brahmāstra Part Two: Dev
— · Amrita