Deepika Padukone is undoubtedly one of the most popular and highest-paid actresses in India. Born to badminton legend Prakash Padukone, Deepika entered the world on January 5, 1986, in Copenhagen, Denmark, and was later raised in Bangalore.
Growing up, Deepika followed in her father’s footsteps and pursued badminton. She played the sport at national-level championships but eventually left her promising sports career to chase her dreams in the world of fashion and entertainment.
Her journey began as a model, and soon enough, film opportunities came knocking at her door. In 2006, Deepika made her acting debut with the Kannada film Aishwarya, where she played the lead role.
The following year, she took Bollywood by storm with her first Hindi film, Om Shanti Om (2007), opposite superstar Shah Rukh Khan. Her performance in the dual role won her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut and marked the beginning of an illustrious career.
Over the years, Deepika has appeared in around 28 films, with approximately 16 of them becoming box office hits—a testament to her success and stardom in the Hindi film industry. Not only is she a Bollywood sensation, but Deepika has also earned international acclaim as an actor, a fashion and youth icon, and a mental health ambassador.
Her accolades include three prestigious Filmfare Awards, further solidifying her place as one of the finest performers of her generation. In 2018, Time magazine recognized her global influence by featuring her in their list of the 100 Most Influential People in the World.
She continues to feature prominently in listings of India’s most celebrated and admired personalities.
Deepika tries to tease her hubby by praising John Abraham’s physique, Ranveer Singh pings!
Her husband and fellow actor Ranveer Singh gave fans a glimpse into Deepika’s professional life during a candid Instagram Live session. Ranveer shared that Deepika was in Spain at the time, shooting alongside Shah Rukh Khan and John Abraham for the much-anticipated film Pathaan.
Adding a lighthearted moment to the conversation, Ranveer revealed an amusing anecdote from his chat with Deepika. He said she couldn’t help but praise John Abraham’s physique and fitness, telling Ranveer, “My God, baby, you’re gonna look at John’s body!” To which Ranveer humorously replied, “Yeah baby, I know. He’s got one hot bod on him.”