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 |
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| Awards | Full list |
Deepika Padukone (born January 5, 1986) is a famous Indian actress who mainly works in Hindi films. She has won many awards, including three Filmfare Awards. In 2018, Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
Padukone is the daughter of badminton champion Prakash Padukone. She was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, and grew up in Bangalore, India. As a teenager, she was a national-level badminton player but decided to leave sports to become a fashion model. Soon, she started getting offers for movie roles.
Her first movie was the 2006 Kannada film Aishwarya. She became a huge star after her first Bollywood movie, Om Shanti Om (2007), where she acted opposite Shah Rukh Khan. This role won her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. She continued to find success in movies like the romance Love Aaj Kal (2009).
The 2012 movie Cocktail was a major turning point in her career. She then starred in several blockbuster hits, including Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013), Chennai Express (2013), and Padmaavat (2018). She also starred in the Hollywood action film XXX: Return of Xander Cage (2017). For her roles in Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela (2013) and Piku (2015), she won two Filmfare Awards for Best Actress. More recently, she has starred in major action films like Pathaan (2023) and Kalki 2898 AD (2024).
Besides acting, Padukone is passionate about raising awareness for mental health. She started The Live Love Laugh Foundation to help people in India. She also participates in stage shows and has her own clothing line. Padukone is married to actor Ranveer Singh, and they have a daughter.
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Early Life and Modeling
Deepika Padukone was born on January 5, 1986, in Copenhagen, Denmark. Her parents are from India and speak the Konkani language. Her father, Prakash Padukone, is a famous former badminton player, and her mother, Ujjala, is a travel agent. She has a younger sister, Anisha, who is a golfer.
When Padukone was one year old, her family moved to Bangalore, India. She went to Sophia High School and later Mount Carmel College. As a child, she was shy and didn't have many friends. Her main focus was badminton, which she played from a young age.
She followed a strict daily routine. "I would wake up at five in the morning, go for physical training, go to school, again go for playing badminton, finish my homework, and go to sleep," she once said. She played badminton in national championships and also played baseball in state-level tournaments.
While focusing on sports, she also worked as a child model, appearing in ads when she was eight. When she was in the tenth grade, she decided to become a fashion model instead of a professional athlete. In 2004, she started her full-time modeling career.
She became well-known after appearing in a TV commercial for Liril soap. In 2005, she walked the runway for the first time at Lakme Fashion Week and won the "Model of the Year" award. Her fame grew even more when she was featured in the popular 2006 Kingfisher Calendar. At 21, she moved to Mumbai to pursue her career.
Acting Career
Film Debut and Rise to Fame (2006–2011)
Padukone's first movie was Aishwarya (2006), a Kannada film that was a big success. A critic from Rediff.com liked her screen presence but said she needed to work on her emotional scenes.
In 2007, she made her Bollywood debut in Om Shanti Om with superstar Shah Rukh Khan. She played two different characters in the film. To prepare, she studied the body language of older actresses like Helen and Hema Malini. The movie was the highest-grossing Hindi film of the year. Her performance won her the Filmfare Best Female Debut Award.
In 2008, she starred in the romantic comedy Bachna Ae Haseeno with Ranbir Kapoor. The film was a success, but some critics felt her performance was just okay. In 2009, she acted in Love Aaj Kal with Saif Ali Khan. She played Meera, a strong career woman. The film was a huge hit, and critics praised her acting, saying it was her best performance yet.
Padukone had five movies released in 2010. These included the comedy Housefull and the drama Lafangey Parindey, where she played a blind girl who wants to win a skating competition. She also starred in the historical film Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey. However, most of these films did not do well at the box office. This led some critics to feel she was struggling in her career.
Becoming a Top Actress (2012–2016)
Padukone said the 2012 romantic comedy Cocktail was a turning point for her. She played Veronica, an impulsive party girl. Critics loved her performance, with one calling her the "soul of the film." Cocktail was a box office hit and earned her nominations for Best Actress at many award shows.
The year 2013 was amazing for Padukone. She starred in four of the highest-grossing films of the year. These included the action movie Race 2 and the romantic comedy Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani with Ranbir Kapoor. She also starred with Shah Rukh Khan again in the action-comedy Chennai Express, where she played a Tamil girl. The movie was a massive success.
Her final film of 2013 was Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela, a love story directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. She played Leela, a character based on Juliet from Shakespeare's play. Her performance was highly praised, and she won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress.
In 2014, she starred in the comedy Finding Fanny and another blockbuster with Shah Rukh Khan, Happy New Year. She later shared that she struggled with mental health challenges like depression during the making of this film.
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In 2015, Padukone starred in the comedy-drama Piku as a strong daughter taking care of her aging father. Critics and audiences loved the film's realistic story. Her performance won her a second Filmfare Award for Best Actress.
Later that year, she worked with Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Ranveer Singh again in the historical drama Bajirao Mastani. She played Mastani, a warrior-princess. To prepare for the role, she learned sword-fighting, horse-riding, and a martial art called kalaripayattu. The film was a huge success.
Hollywood and Historical Roles (2017–2022)
Padukone made her Hollywood debut in the 2017 action film XXX: Return of Xander Cage, starring opposite Vin Diesel. The film was a worldwide success, especially in China.
In 2018, she played Rani Padmavati in the historical drama Padmaavat. The film faced some controversy before its release but became one of the highest-grossing Indian films ever. Her performance was praised for showing strength and courage.
After Padmaavat, she took a break and started her own production company, Ka Productions. Her first film as a producer was Chhapaak (2020), where she played a woman who survived an acid attack. She said it was the most challenging role of her career.
In 2021, she appeared in the sports drama 83, about India's historic cricket World Cup win. The next year, she starred in Gehraiyaan (2022), a drama about relationships that was released on Amazon Prime Video. She also served as a jury member at the prestigious 2022 Cannes Film Festival.
Recent Action Films (2023–present)
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In 2023, Padukone reunited with Shah Rukh Khan for the action film Pathaan. The movie broke box-office records and became one of the biggest hits in Hindi cinema. She also had a special appearance in another blockbuster with Khan, Jawan. Her success in these films led India Today to call her the top actress for big-budget movies.
She continued acting in major action films in 2024. She starred with Hrithik Roshan in Fighter as an Indian Air Force officer. She then appeared in the science fiction film Kalki 2898 AD, which was made on a record-breaking budget. She also joined the popular action series in the movie Singham Again. All three films were among the highest-grossing Indian films of 2024.
Personal Life and Off-Screen Work
Padukone is very close to her family and often visits them in Bangalore. She is a practicing Hindu and considers religion an important part of her life.
In 2012, she began dating her co-star Ranveer Singh. They got married in November 2018 in Lake Como, Italy. In September 2024, they welcomed their daughter, Dua.
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Besides acting, Padukone writes columns for magazines and supports charities. She has her own clothing line and has invested in several startup companies. In 2022, she launched her own skincare brand called 82°E.
She is also a strong supporter of athletes in India through the Olympic Gold Quest team, which was started by her father.
Advocacy for Mental Health
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Padukone has been open about her own experiences with depression. In 2015, she started a foundation called The Live Love Laugh Foundation to raise awareness about mental health in India. The foundation helps people understand and talk about mental health issues.
In 2016, she launched a campaign called "More Than Just Sad" to help doctors treat patients with depression and anxiety. For her work, the World Economic Forum gave her the Crystal Award in 2020.
Padukone has also spoken out on other important issues. In 2020, she showed support for students who were protesting peacefully. While some people criticized her, many others praised her for taking a stand.
In the Media
Padukone is known for being a professional and disciplined actress. A writer for Rediff.com called her "simple" and "grounded." She is considered one of the most popular and stylish celebrities in India.
After a slow start to her career, she became one of the most successful actresses in India by 2013. Forbes magazine has ranked her among the highest-paid actresses in the world. In 2018, Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
She is a brand ambassador for many famous companies, including Louis Vuitton and Cartier. In 2019, a wax statue of her was unveiled at Madame Tussauds museum in London.
Awards
Padukone has won three Filmfare Awards:
- Best Female Debut for Om Shanti Om (2007)
- Best Actress for Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela (2013)
- Best Actress for Piku (2015)
See also
In Spanish: Deepika Padukone para niños
