Deepika Padukone facts for kids
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Deepika Padukone
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Padukone at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival
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| Born | 5 January 1986 Copenhagen, Denmark
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Organisation | The Live Love Laugh Foundation |
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Deepika Padukone (born 5 January 1986) is a famous Indian actress. She mainly works in Hindi films. As of 2023, she is one of India's highest-paid actresses. She has won many awards, including three Filmfare Awards.
Time magazine recognized her as one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2018. She also received the Time100 Impact Award in 2022.
Deepika is the daughter of the famous badminton player Prakash Padukone. She was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, and grew up in Bangalore, India. As a teenager, she played badminton at a national level. However, she decided to leave sports to become a fashion model. Soon, she started getting offers for acting roles.
Her first acting role was in the Kannada film Aishwarya in 2006. She made her Bollywood debut in 2007 with the romance film Om Shanti Om. In this film, she played two roles alongside Shah Rukh Khan. This role won her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.
Deepika gained more success with popular films like Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013) and Chennai Express (2013). She also starred in Happy New Year (2014). Her roles in historical dramas like Bajirao Mastani (2015) and Padmaavat (2018) were also very popular. She even appeared in the Hollywood action film XXX: Return of Xander Cage (2017).
She earned critical praise for her roles in Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela (2013) and Piku (2015). For these films, she won two Filmfare Awards for Best Actress. After a short break, she starred in successful action films like Pathaan (2023) and Kalki 2898 AD (2024).
Deepika Padukone also founded The Live Love Laugh Foundation. This organization helps raise awareness about mental health in India. For her work, she received the World Economic Forum's Crystal Award in 2018. She also performs in stage shows and has her own clothing line. She is a well-known face for many brands. Deepika is married to her fellow actor Ranveer Singh, and they have a daughter.
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Early Life and Becoming a Model
Deepika Padukone was born on 5 January 1986 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Her parents speak the Konkani language. Her father, Prakash Padukone, was a professional badminton player. Her mother, Ujjala, works as a travel agent. Deepika has a younger sister named Anisha, who is a golfer.
When Deepika was one year old, her family moved to Bangalore, India. She went to Sophia High School in Bangalore. Later, she studied at Mount Carmel College. She started a degree in sociology at Indira Gandhi National Open University. However, she left college because of her busy modeling schedule.
As a child, Deepika focused a lot on badminton. She played the sport competitively for many years. She even played in national level championships. She also played baseball in some state-level tournaments.
Deepika started modeling as a child, appearing in ads at age eight. In her tenth grade, she decided to become a fashion model. She realized that she was playing badminton mainly because it was her family's sport. In 2004, she began modeling full-time.
Early in her career, Deepika became well-known from a TV commercial for Liril soap. She also modeled for many other brands. In 2005, she walked the runway at Lakme Fashion Week. She won the Model of the Year award at the Kingfisher Fashion Awards. Her fame grew when she appeared in the 2006 Kingfisher Calendar.
At age 21, Deepika moved to Mumbai to pursue her career. In 2006, she appeared in the music video for Himesh Reshammiya's song "Naam Hai Tera." Soon after, she started getting offers for film roles. She took an acting course to prepare. Director Farah Khan noticed her in the music video and decided to cast her in her film.
Her Journey in Acting
Starting Out and Facing Challenges (2006–2011)
Deepika's first film was Aishwarya (2006), a Kannada film. It was a romantic comedy and was successful. In 2007, she starred in her first Bollywood film, Om Shanti Om. She played a dual role in this film. It became the highest-grossing Hindi film of 2007. Critics praised her performance, and she won the Filmfare Best Female Debut Award.
In 2008, she appeared in the romantic comedy Bachna Ae Haseeno. Her next film was the kung fu comedy Chandni Chowk to China (2009). She played two roles and learned jujutsu for her stunts. However, this film did not do well financially.
She then starred with Saif Ali Khan in the romantic drama Love Aaj Kal (2009). This film was a big success. Critics liked her role as a strong career woman. She received another Best Actress nomination for this film.
In 2010, Deepika had five film releases. She played a supportive girlfriend in the thriller Karthik Calling Karthik. She also starred in the comedy Housefull, which was a financial hit. In the drama Lafangey Parindey, she played a blind girl. She prepared for this role by observing blind people. Her other films that year included Break Ke Baad and Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey. Most of these films were not very successful.
In 2011, Deepika appeared in the film Aarakshan. Her last film that year was the comedy Desi Boyz. After a series of films that didn't do well, some critics felt her career was slowing down.
Becoming a Top Actress (2012–2016)
Deepika says her role in the 2012 romantic comedy Cocktail changed her career. She played Veronica, an impulsive party girl. This role was challenging for her. Critics praised her performance, and the film was a box office success. She received many Best Actress nominations for it.
The year 2013 was very important for Deepika. She starred in four of the highest-grossing Hindi films that year. She appeared in the action thriller Race 2. Then, she reunited with Ranbir Kapoor in the romantic comedy Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani. She played a shy character, which was different for her. This film was a huge commercial success.
Her next big hit was Chennai Express, where she starred with Shah Rukh Khan. She played a Tamil girl and used a Tamil accent. The film earned a lot of money, becoming one of the highest-grossing Indian films.
Deepika then starred with Ranveer Singh in Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela. This film was an adaptation of Romeo and Juliet. Her performances in Chennai Express and Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela won her several awards. She won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress for Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela.
In 2014, Deepika appeared in the Tamil film Kochadaiiyaan. She also starred in the satire Finding Fanny. Later that year, she worked with Shah Rukh Khan again in Happy New Year. This film was one of her most successful, earning a lot worldwide.
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In 2015, Deepika played a strong Bengali girl in the comedy-drama Piku. She cared for her hypochondriac father. Critics praised her performance, and the film was a box office hit. She won her second Best Actress award at Filmfare for Piku.
Later in 2015, she starred in the romantic drama Tamasha. She also reunited with Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Ranveer Singh in Bajirao Mastani. In this historical drama, she played the warrior-princess Mastani. She learned sword-fighting and horse-riding for the role. Bajirao Mastani was a huge success.
Expanding Her Career (2017–2022)
Deepika's first Hollywood project was the action film XXX: Return of Xander Cage (2017). She played the lead female role opposite Vin Diesel. The film earned over US$345 million worldwide.
In 2018, Deepika played Rani Padmavati in the historical drama Padmaavat. This was her third film with Bhansali and Singh. Padmaavat was made with a record budget and became one of Indian cinema's biggest hits. She received another Best Actress nomination for this role.
After Padmaavat, Deepika took some time off. In 2018, she started her own company, Ka Productions. Her company's first film was Chhapaak (2020). In this drama, Deepika played an acid attack survivor. She found it physically challenging to film with prosthetic makeup. Critics praised her performance.
Deepika's next production was 83 (2021), a sports drama. It was about India's victory at the 1983 Cricket World Cup. She played the role of Romi, the wife of Kapil Dev. The film received positive reviews. In 2022, she starred in Gehraiyaan, released on Amazon Prime Video. She also served as a jury member at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival.
Action Films and Recent Work (2023–Present)
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In 2023, Deepika reunited with Shah Rukh Khan in the action film Pathaan. She also had a special appearance in the action thriller Jawan. Both Pathaan and Jawan broke box-office records. They became some of Hindi cinema's biggest hits. Deepika received another Best Actress nomination for Pathaan.
In 2024, Deepika starred in three more action films. She worked with director Siddharth Anand again in Fighter, alongside Hrithik Roshan. They played Indian Air Force officers and trained in martial arts. She then appeared in Kalki 2898 AD, a Telugu science fiction film. This film had a record budget. Deepika also joined the Singham Again (2024) franchise, starring Ajay Devgn. Kalki 2898 AD, Singham Again, and Fighter are among the highest-grossing Indian films of 2024.
Personal Life
Deepika has a close relationship with her family. She visits them often in Bangalore. She lives in Prabhadevi, a neighborhood in Mumbai. Deepika is a practicing Hindu and considers religion important in her life. She often visits temples and other religious places.
While filming Bachna Ae Haseeno in 2008, Deepika started dating her co-star Ranbir Kapoor. She spoke openly about their relationship. They broke up a year later but became friends again while working on Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani.
In 2017, Deepika spoke about her relationship with her frequent co-star Ranveer Singh. They started dating in August 2012. In October 2018, they announced their marriage. They got married the following month in traditional Konkani Hindu and Sikh ceremonies in Italy. On 8 September 2024, they welcomed their daughter, Dua.
Off-Screen Activities
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Besides acting, Deepika has written opinion columns and been involved with health and fitness magazines. She supports many charitable organizations. In 2009, she wrote weekly columns for Hindustan Times. She also participated in the World 10K Bangalore marathon, which raised money for NGOs.
In 2010, Deepika adopted the Maharashtrian village of Ambegaon. This was part of a campaign to provide the village with electricity. She also visited Indian soldiers in Jammu for an Independence Day TV special.
Deepika has performed at the opening ceremonies of the Indian Premier League. In 2014, she went on a concert tour across North America called "SLAM! The Tour." She performed with her co-stars from Happy New Year. She is also involved with the Olympic Gold Quest team. This team helps support Indian athletes at the Olympic Games. In 2022, Deepika and Spanish footballer Iker Casillas unveiled the FIFA World Cup Trophy at the final match in Qatar.
In 2013, she launched her own clothing line for women with Van Heusen. Two years later, she launched another line called "All About You." From 2019 to 2021, she was the chairperson of the Mumbai Academy of the Moving Image. Through her company, Ka Enterprises, Deepika has invested in several new businesses. In 2022, she launched her own self-care brand, 82°E, starting with skincare products.
Advocating for Important Causes
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Deepika has spoken out on important social issues. She believes that feminism is about being strong and determined while still being true to yourself. In 2015, Deepika shared her personal experience of overcoming challenges. In October that year, she started The Live Love Laugh Foundation. This foundation aims to create awareness about mental health in India.
The next year, she launched a campaign called More Than Just Sad. This campaign helps doctors treat patients dealing with mental health issues. Deepika became a brand ambassador for the Indian Psychiatric Society. They launched a campaign together called #DobaraPoocho. The World Economic Forum honored her with the Crystal Award in 2020 for her work in mental health awareness.
In 2020, Deepika attended a protest to support students. Many people praised her for speaking out. She has said that she doesn't feel bothered by any criticism she receives for her views.
In the Media
Deepika Padukone is one of the most popular celebrities in India. India Today and The Indian Express have listed her among the nation's most powerful people. Forbes magazine ranked her as one of the highest-paid actresses in the world in 2016. In 2018, she was the highest-earning female celebrity in India.
From 2014 to 2016 and in 2018, she was the highest-ranked woman on the Indian edition of Forbes' "Celebrity 100" list. In 2018, Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world. Variety magazine also listed her among the 50 most impactful women globally. In 2022, she received the TIME100 Impact Award for her mental health advocacy.
Deepika is also known for being one of the most attractive Indian celebrities. She endorses many brands and products, including Tissot, Maybelline, Coca-Cola, and L'Oréal Paris. In 2020, she became the first Indian actor to campaign for the fashion company Louis Vuitton. In 2022, she became a brand ambassador for the luxury jewelry brand Cartier.
Awards and Achievements
Deepika Padukone has won three Filmfare Awards from 10 nominations. She won Best Female Debut for Om Shanti Om (2007). She also won two Best Actress awards for Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela (2013) and Piku (2015).
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Deepika Padukone at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival
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Deepika Padukone at a promotional event for Lafangey Parindey in 2010
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Deepika and Ranveer Singh at an event for Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela in 2013. She was awarded her first Filmfare Award for Best Actress for her performance in the film.
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Deepika Padukone at an event for Bajirao Mastani in 2015
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Deepika Padukone at the premiere of Chhapaak (2020), which marked her first production venture
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Deepika Padukone and her frequent co-star Shah Rukh Khan at an event for Pathaan in 2023
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Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone at their wedding reception in 2018
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Deepika Padukone performing at the "SLAM! The Tour" concert in 2014
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Deepika Padukone at an event for The Live Love Laugh Foundation in 2018
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Deepika Padukone at an event for Lux in 2016
See also
In Spanish: Deepika Padukone para niños
