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Deepika Padukone, born on January 5, 1986, is an Indian actress mainly known for her work in Hindi movies. She is one of the highest-earning actresses in India and has won three Filmfare Awards. Deepika is also recognized as one of the most famous individuals in the country. In 2018, Time magazine included her in their list of the 100 most influential people globally, and in 2022, she received the Time100 Impact Award.
About Deepika Padukone Biography
Deepika Padukone is a well-known Indian actress in Hindi movies. She started her Bollywood career in the movie Om Shanti Om. Deepika Padukone is one of the highest-earning actresses in the Hindi film industry. People Magazine named her India’s most stylish woman.
During her school days, Deepika played badminton in various national competitions. She also began her career as a child model and appeared in many advertisements when she was just 8 years old. However, she eventually changed her mind and decided to pursue a career as a fashion model instead of becoming a badminton player.
About Deepika Padukone
| Real Name | Deepika Padukone |
| Nickname | Deepi, Deepz , Deepu And DP |
| Known Name | Deepika Padukone |
| Date of Birth | 05 January 1986 |
| Deepika Padukone Age | 37 years |
| Deepika Padukone Height | 5’8″ |
| Birthplace | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Hometown | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Current Residence | Prabhadevi , Mumbai , Maharashtra , India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Profession | Bollywood Actress & Producer |
| Martial Status | Married |
| Boyfriend / Affairs | Nihaar Pandya |
| Upen Patel | |
| Ranbir Kapoor ( Bollywood Actor) | |
| Ranveer Singh ( Husband) ( Bollywood Actor) | |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Date of Marriage | 15th November 2018 |
| Place of Marriage | Lake Como, Lombardy, Italy |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
Deepika Padukone: Personal Life
Padukone was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, but her family moved to Bangalore, India, when she was just eleven months old. She has roots in Mangalore and speaks Konkani as her mother tongue. Her father, Prakash Padukone, was a famous badminton player, and her mother worked as a travel agent. Padukone also has a younger sister named Anisha, who was born on February 2, 1991.
Padukone went to Sophia High School in Bangalore and finished her pre-university studies at Mount Carmel College in the same city. During her high school years, she played badminton at the state level, although she didn’t want to pursue a career in the sport.
In March 2008, Padukone started dating Ranbir Kapoor, who was her co-star in the movie “Bachna Ae Haseeno” (2008). However, they broke up in November 2009. Deepika Padukone’s husband’s name is Ranveer Singh. Later, she began a relationship with her co-star Ranveer Singh, and on November 14, 2018, they got married in a traditional Konkani and Sindhi ceremony held at Lake Como, Italy.Deepika Padukone husband Name is Ranveer Singh
Deepika Padukone: Educational Qualifications
Deepika Padukone was born on January 5, 1986. As of 2022, she is 36 years old and her zodiac sign is Capricorn. Since her first movie in 2007, Deepika Padukone has acted in almost 30 different films of various types. She has won many awards for her outstanding performances, including three Filmfare awards, and she has been nominated for Filmfare awards five times. Some of her movies have also made a lot of money and are among the top-earning films ever.
When she was in school, Deepika Padukone went to Sophia High School in Bangalore. After that, she went to Mount Carmel College for her pre-university studies. She started a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology at the Indira Gandhi National Open University, but she had to quit because it clashed with her modeling job.
Deepika Padukone: Family
Deepika Padukone was born on January 5th, 1986, in Copenhagen, Denmark. She hails from the state of Karnataka in India and belongs to the Mangalorean community. Her native language is Konkani. Deepika Padukone parents are Saraswat Brahmins. Her father, Prakash Padukone, used to be a professional badminton player, while her mother is named Ujjala. Deepika Padukone Sister, Anisha, is into golf. Her paternal grandfather, Ramesh, held a position as the secretary of the Mysore Badminton Association. When Deepika turned one year old, her family relocated to Bangalore, India.
Deepika Padukone Movies
Here is the list of Deepika Padukone Movies. Deepika Padukone’s Upcoming Movie is Fighter which will be released in Jan 2024.
| Year | Title | Role(s) |
| 2024 | Kalki 2898 AD | TBA |
| 2024 | Fighter | TBA |
| 2023 | Pathaan | Rubina Rubai Mohsin |
| 2023 | Jawan | Aishwarya Rathore |
| 2022 | Gehraiyaan | Alisha Khanna |
| 2022 | Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva | Amrita |
| 2022 | Cirkus | Vrindama |
| 2021 | 83 | Romi Dev |
| 2020 | Chhapaak | Malti Agarwal |
| 2018 | Padmaavat | Rani Padmavati |
| 2018 | Zero | Herself |
| 2017 | XXX: Return of Xander Cage | Serena Unger |
| 2017 | Raabta | Herself |
| 2015 | Piku | Piku Banerjee |
| 2015 | Tamasha | Tara Maheshwari |
| 2015 | Bajirao Mastani | Mastani |
| 2014 | Kochadaiiyaan | Vadhana Devi |
| 2014 | Finding Fanny | Angelina Angie Eucharistica |
| 2014 | Happy New Year | Mohini Joshi |
| 2013 | Race 2 | Alina Malik |
| 2013 | Bombay Talkies | Herself |
| 2013 | Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani | Naina Talwar |
| 2013 | Chennai Express | Meenalochni Meenamma Azhagusundaram |
| 2013 | Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela | Leela Sanera |
| 2012 | Cocktail | Veronica Malaney |
| 2011 | Dum Maaro Dum | Herself |
| 2011 | Aarakshan | Purvi Anand |
| 2011 | Desi Boyz | Radhika Awasthi |
| 2010 | Karthik Calling Karthik | Shonali Mukherjee |
| 2010 | Housefull | Saundarya Sandy Rao |
| 2010 | Lafangey Parindey | Pinky Palkar |
| 2010 | Break Ke Baad | Aaliyah Khan |
| 2010 | Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey | Kalpana Datta |
| 2009 | Chandni Chowk to China | Sakhi Godbole / Suzy[a] |
| 2009 | Billu | Herself |
| 2009 | Love Aaj Kal | Meera Pandit |
| 2009 | Main Aurr Mrs Khanna | Raina Khan |
| 2008 | Bachna Ae Haseeno | Gayatri Jakhar |
| 2007 | Om Shanti Om | Shantipriya / Sandhya Sandy[a] |
| 2006 | Aishwarya | Aishwarya |
Deepika Padukone Career
Deepika Padukone was born in Copenhagen and grew up in Bangalore. Her father is Prakash Padukone, a badminton player. Before entering the world of acting, Deepika was a competitive badminton player in her teens, but she later switched to become a fashion model. She made her acting debut in 2006 in a Kannada film called Aishwarya.
After that, she starred alongside Shah Rukh Khan in her first Hindi movie, Om Shanti Om (2007), which won her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. She received praise for her role in Love Aaj Kal (2009), but then faced a setback.
Her career took a turn with the movie Cocktail (2012), and she went on to act in films like Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Chennai Express, and Happy New Year (all in 2013), as well as Bajirao Mastani (2015), Padmaavat (2018), and XXX: Return of Xander Cage (2017).
She won two Filmfare Awards for Best Actress for her roles in Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela (2013) and Piku (2015). Deepika also started her own production company, Ka Productions, in 2018, and acted in Chhapaak (2020) and 83 (2021), both of which didn’t do well at the box office.
Deepika Padukone founded The Live Love Laugh Foundation, which focuses on raising awareness about mental health in India. She is also known for her advocacy on topics like feminism and depression. In addition to acting, she has been involved in stage productions, writing newspaper columns, designing her own women’s clothing line, and serving as a brand ambassador.
Deepika Padukone: Awards & Achievements
Filmfare Awards
- 2016 Best Actress Piku
- 2014 Best Actress Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela
- 2008 Best Newcomer – Female Om Shanti Om
- 2008 Sony-Head & Shoulders Face Of The Year
IIFA
- 2019 Special Award For The Best Actor (Female)
- 2016 Best Performance In A Leading Role (Female) Piku
- 2015 IIFA Award For Woman Of The Year
- 2014 Best Performance In A Leading Role (Female) Chennai Express
- 2014 IIFA Award For Entertainer Of The Year
- 2013 Hottest Pair Of The Year Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
- 2008 Best Female Debutant Star Om Shanti Om
Mirchi Music Awards
- 2020 Make It Large
Zee Cine Awards
- 2019 Best Actor – Female Padmaavat
- 2016 Lux Zee Cine Awards For Best Actor Female Piku
- 2016 Lux Zee Cine Awards Viewer’s Choice – Best Actor Female Bajirao Mastani
FAQs on Deepika Padukone Biography
Is Deepika Padukone South Indian?
Yes, Deepika Padukone is South Indian
Is Deepika older than Ranveer?
Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone have 1 year of age gap.
Where does Deepika Padukone stay in Bangalor
Deepika Padukone's residence in Bangalore is located close to Cunningham Road. Prakash Padukone, Ujjala Padukone, and Deepika's sister, Anisha Padukone, all reside in the same house.
How old was Deepika in Om Shanti Om?
In the movie 'Om Shanti Om,' Deepika started her career in Bollywood. She was 21 years old when she began her journey in Bollywood with Shahrukh Khan, who was 42 years old at that time, making a significant age gap of nearly 20 years between them.
At what age did Deepika started her career?
Deepika Padukone made her debut in a commercial when she was just eight years old. In addition to her national-level badminton skills, she was also proficient in basketball and baseball at the state level.
What is Deepika Padukone's mother tongue?
Deepika Padukone Mother tongue is Konkani.
