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.
Known For
Singham Again
Shakti Shetty
2024
Jawan
Aishwarya Rathore
2023
Cirkus
Vrindamma
2022
Gehraiyaan
Alisha Khanna
2022
xXx: Return of Xander Cage
Serena Unger
2017
Bajirao Mastani
Mastani
2015
Tamasha
Tara Maheshwari
2015
Piku
Piku Banerjee
2015
Happy New Year
Mohini
2014
Finding Fanny
Angelina ’Angie’ Eucharistica / Da Gama
2014
Kochadaiiyaan
Princess Vadhana Devi
2014
Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela
Leela Sanera
2013
Chennai Express
Meenamma Lochini Azhagusundaram
2013
Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
Naina Talwar
2013
Bombay Talkies
Self, special appearance in "Apna Bombay Talkies" (uncredited)
2013
Race 2
Alina
2013
Cocktail
Veronica Malaney
2012
Desi Boyz
Radhika Awasthi
2011
Aarakshan
Poorvi Anand
2011
Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey
Kalpana Dutta
2010
Break Ke Baad
Aaliya Khan
2010
Lafangey Parindey
Pinky Palkar
2010
Housefull
Sandy Rao
2010
Karthik Calling Karthik
Shonali Mukherjee
2010
Main Aurr Mrs Khanna
Raina Khan
2009
Love Aaj Kal
Meera Pandit
2009
Billu
Sahir Khan's Heroine
2009
Chandni Chowk to China
Sakhi / Suzy
2009
Bachna Ae Haseeno
Gayatri Jakhar
2008
Om Shanti Om
Shantipriya / Sandy
2007
Pathaan II
Rubina
Aishwarya
Aishwarya
2006
Kalki Part 2 (Kalki 2898 AD sequel)
SUM-80 "Sumathi"
Ramayana: Part One
2026
King
2026
Kalki 2898-AD
SUM-80 "Sumathi"
2024
Fighter
Minal Rathore (Minni)
2024
Pathaan
Rubina Mohsin
2023
Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva
Shiva’s mother
2022
83
Romi Dev
2021
Chhapaak
Malti
2020
Zero
Self (Special Appearance)
2018
Mega Icons
Self · (1 episode)
2018
Padmaavat
Queen Padmavati
2018
Raabta
Special Appearance in "Raabta Title Track" Song
2017
BFFs with Vogue
Herself · (2 episodes)
2016
The Kapil Sharma Show
(1 episode)
2016
Comedy Nights with Kapil
Self · (8 episodes)
2013
India's Most Desirable
Herself · (1 episode)
2011
Dum Maaro Dum
Special Appearance in "Dum Maro Dum" Song
2011
The Intern
Mission Chulbul Singham
Shakti Shetty
#AA22xA6
The Kapil Sharma Show
Herself · (1 episode)
2016
Comedy Nights Bachao
Self · (2 episodes)
2015
Satyamev Jayate
Self · (1 episode)
2012
Tere Mere Beach Mein
Herself · (1 episode)
2009
Oye! It's Friday!
Herself · (1 episode)
2008
10 Ka Dum
Herself · (2 episodes)
2008
Bigg Boss
Self · (1 episode)
2006
Koffee with Karan
Self · (5 episodes)
2004
Kaun Banega Crorepati
Self · (3 episodes)
2000
MTV Europe Music Awards
Self - Presenter · (1 episode)
1994
The Oscars
Self · (1 episode)
1953