ACTRESS
Acclaimed actress celebrated for versatile performances and blockbuster films
ACTRESS
Deepika Padukone
Deepika Padukone is one of the most successful and internationally recognized actresses in Indian cinema. Born on January 5, 1986, in Copenhagen, Denmark, and raised in Bengaluru, India, she initially pursued a career in modeling before making her acting debut in the Kannada film Aishwarya (2006). She made her Bollywood debut with Om Shanti Om (2007) opposite Shah Rukh Khan, which became a major success and established her as one of the leading actresses of Hindi cinema. Over her career, Deepika Padukone has delivered several acclaimed performances in films such as Love Aaj Kal, Cocktail, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Chennai Express, Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela, Bajirao Mastani, Padmaavat, Chhapaak, Gehraiyaan, Pathaan, and Jawan. Known for her versatility, elegance, and ability to portray complex characters, she has earned widespread critical appreciation and numerous awards.
Deepika Padukone, born 5 January 1986 in Copenhagen, Denmark, is an Indian model and actress. She is the daughter of former badminton champion Prakash Padukone. Her mother tongue is Konkani. Deepika has a younger sister named Anisha. She has been modeling appearances in print and television advertising campaigns for Liril, Close-Up toothpaste and Limca, receiving many prestigious modeling offers, including brand ambassadorship of the Jewels of India, an annual jewelry exhibition. She hit the international scene when Maybelline made her their new international cover-girl face. At the fifth annual Kingfisher Fashion Awards, for Indian models and designers, she was awarded the title of Model of the Year. Shortly after wards, she was chosen as one of the models for the Kingfisher Swimsuit Calendar for 2006, thus cementing her reputation as a supermodel. She also bagged two trophies at the Idea Zee F Awards in 2006 - female Model of the year (Commercial Assignments) and Fresh Face of the year. At the fifth annual Kingfisher Fashion Awards, for Indian models and designers, she was awarded the title of Model of the Year. Shortly after wards, she was chosen as one of the models for the Kingfisher Swimsuit Calendar for 2006, thus cementing her reputation as a supermodel. She also bagged two trophies at the Idea Zee F Awards in 2006 - female Model of the year (Commercial Assignments) and Fresh Face of the year.
• 111 Wins & 139 Nominations.
• 2024 Nominee – Filmfare Award (Best Actress) for Pathaan (2023).
• 2021 Nominee – Filmfare Award (Best Actress) for Chhapaak (2020).
• 2019 Nominee – Filmfare Award (Best Actress) for Padmaavat (2018).
• 2016 Nominee – Filmfare Award (Best Actress) for Bajirao Mastani (2015).
• 2016 Winner – Filmfare Award (Best Actress) for Piku (2015).
• 2024 Nominee – IIFA Award (Best Actress in a Leading Role) for Pathaan (2023).
• 2019 Winner – IIFA BIG 20 Award for Best Actress for Chennai Express (2013).
• 2016 Winner – IIFA Award (Best Actress in a Leading Role) for Piku (2015).
• 2016 Winner – Apsara Award (Best Actress) for Piku (2015).
• 2014 Winner – Apsara Award (Best Actress) for Chennai Express (2013).
• 2013 Winner – Times of India Film Award (Critics' Award – Best Actress) for Cocktail (2012).
• 2021 Winner – Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Award (Best Actress) for Chhapaak (2020).
• 2012 Winner – Vogue Beauty Award (Beauty of the Year).
• 2012 Winner – Smita Patil Memorial Award for her contribution to cinema.
• 2008 Winner – Annual Central European Bollywood Award (Breakthrough Role – Actress) for Om Shanti Om (2007).
• 2007 Winner – HT Café Film Award (Best Newcomer – Female) for Om Shanti Om (2007).
• 2018 Winner – Filmfare Glamour and Style Award (Most Glamorous Star – Female).
• Played state-level badminton until the 10th standard. She stopped playing during her ICSE board exam preparation and never considered badminton as a professional career because she was more interested in other fields.
• Started modeling as a hobby but later decided to pursue it as a professional career.
• Her mother works as a travel agent, while her father, Prakash Padukone, is a legendary badminton player who represented India internationally and won the All England Championship in 1980.
• Her favorite actors include Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Irrfan Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Richard Gere, Brad Pitt, and Johnny Depp.
• Was offered a role in Furious 7 but declined the opportunity due to scheduling conflicts with her Bollywood commitments.
• She is the daughter of badminton legend Prakash Padukone.
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