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Deepika Padukone

Bio/Wiki
Nickname(s)Deepi, Deepz
Full NameDeepika Prakash Padukone [1]Zauba Corp
Profession(s)Actress, Model, Entrepreneur
Physical Stats & More
[2]NDTV India Heightin centimeters- 175 cm
in meters- 1.75 m
in Feet Inches- 5' 9"
Weight (approx.)in kilograms- 55 kg
in pounds- 121 lbs
Figure Measurements (approx.)34-26-34
Eye ColourBrown
Hair ColourBrown
Career
DebutFilm (Kannada): Aishwarya (2006) as Aishwarya
Deepika Padukone's debut film - Aishwarya
Film (Hindi): Om Shanti Om (2007) as Shantipriya/Sandhya Sandy
Deepika Padukone's Bollywood debut film - Om Shanti Om
Film (Tamil): Kochadaiiyaan (2014; animated) as Vadhana Devi
Deepika Padukone's animated film Kochadaiiyaan
Film (English; Bollywood): Finding Fanny as Angelina “Angie” Eucharistica
Finding Fanny
Film (English; Hollywood): XXX: Return of Xander Cage (2017) as as Serena Unger
Deepika Padukone's Hollywood debut film - XXX
Awards, Honours, Achievements Filmfare Awards
• 2008: Best Debut Actress for Om Shanti Om
Deepika Padukone with her Filmfare Award for Om Shanti Om
• 2008: Special Award for Fresh Face of the Year
• 2014: Best Actress for Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram Leela
Deepika Padukone with her Filmfare Award
• 2016: Best Actress for Piku
Deepika Padukone with her Filmfare Award 2016
International Indian Film Academy Awards
• 2008: Popular Award Best Debut Actress for Om Shanti Om
Deepika Padukone with her IIFA 2008
• 2014: Special Award Entertainer of the Year
• 2014: Popular Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for Chennai Express
Deepika Padukone with her IIFA 2014
• 2014: Special Award- Star Plus Hottest Pair for Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewan; shared with Ranbir Kapoor
• 2015: Special Award- IIFA Award for Woman of the Year
Deepika Padukone with her IIFA 2015
• 2016: Best Actress in a Leading Role for Piku
• 2019: Special Award- IIFA BIG 20 Award for Best Actress for Chennai Express
Deepika Padukone receiving IIFA 2019
Zee Cine Award
• 2011: Popular Award for International Icon - Female
• 2014: Special Award for Dhamakedar Performer (a.k.a. "Dynamic Performer")
• 2014: Popular Award for Best Actress for Chennai Express
Deepika Padukone with her Zee Cine Award 2014
• 2016: Critics Choice Award for Best Actress for Piku
• 2016: Popular Award- Best Actress for Bajirao Mastani
• 2019: Jury's Choice Award for Best Actress for Padmaavat
Deepika Padukone with her Zee Cine Award 2019
Apsara Film Producers Guild Awards
• 2008: Best Female Debut for Om Shanti Om
• 2010: Special Award- Chevrolet Heartbeat of the Nation (Female) for Love Aaj Kal
• 2014: Best Actress for Chennai Express
• 2015: Special Award- Entertainer of The Year
Deepika Padukone with her Apsara Award
• 2016: Best Actress for the film Piku
GQ Awards, India
• 2012: Woman of the Year
• 2018: Creative Personality
Stardust Awards
• 2012: Special Award- Style Icon of the Year
• 2014: Reader's Choice- Star of the Year - Actress for Finding Fanny and Happy New Year
• 2016: Reader's Choice- Best Actress for Piku and Tamasha
Deepika Padukone with her Stardust Award
IBNLive Movie Awards
• 2014: Popular Award- Best Actress for Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram Leela
• 2016: Popular Award- Best Actress for Piku
BIG Star Entertainment Awards
• 2012: Most Entertaining Actress in a Romantic Role for Cocktail
• 2013: Most Entertaining Pair of the Year for Chennai Express (Shared with: Shah Rukh Khan)
Deepika Padukone with her Big Star Entertainment Awards
• 2013: Most Entertaining Actor in a Comedy Film (Female) for Chennai Express
• 2013: Most Entertaining Actress for Chennai Express
• 2015: Most Entertaining Actress for Piku, Bajirao Mastani, Tamasha
• 2015: Most Entertaining Actress In a Drama Role for Piku
Screen Awards
• 2008: Jodi No. 1 for Om Shanti Om (Shared with: Shah Rukh Khan)
• 2008: Most Promising Newcomer Actress for Om Shanti Om
• 2012: Best Actress (Popular) for Desi Boyz
• 2014: Best Actress - Popular for Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram Leela, Chennai Express, Race 2
• 2014: Best Actress for Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram LeelaChennai Express
• 2015: Best Actress - Popular for Happy New Year
• 2016: Best Actress (Popular) for Piku, Bajirao Mastani, Tamasha
• 2016: Best Actress for Piku
• 2017: Best Style Icon
Deepika Padukone with her Screen Award
Filmfare Glamour And Style Awards
• 2015: Most Glamorous On-Screen Couple (Shared with: Ranveer Singh)
• 2015, 2017, 2018: Winner Filmfare Glamour and Style Award
Most Glamorous Star (Female)
Femina Beauty Awards
• 2019: Beautiful Couple of the Year (Shared with: Ranveer Singh)
• 2019: Woman of the Year
• 2020: Powerful Performer of the Year for Chhapaak
Other Awards
• 2008: Annual Central European Bollywood Award for Breakthrough Role (Actress) for the film Om Shanti Om
• 2009: GR8! Women Achiever Award for Most Promising Newcomer
• 2013: Times of India Film Award (Critics) for Best Actress for the film Cocktail
• 2014: NDTV Indian of the Year Award for Entertainer of the Year
• 2015: GQ India Man of The Year for Woman of the Year
• 2016: NDTV Indian of the Year Award for Actress of the Year for Piku, Bajirao Mastani, Tamasha
• 2020: Mirchi Music Award- Special Award Royal Stag Make It Large
• 2021: Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival (DPIFF)- Best Actress for Chhapaak
• 2022: GQ India Man of The Year for Global Fashion Personality
• 28 March 2022: TIME100 Impact Award for spreading awareness about mental health
Deepika Padukone with her TIME100 Impact Award in March 2022
• In May 2023, she was featured on the cover of Time magazine.
Deepika Padukone featured on the cover of Time magazine

Note: She has many more accolades to her name.
Personal Life
Date of Birth5 January 1986 (Sunday)
Age (as of 2024)38 Years
BirthplaceCopenhagen, Denmark
Zodiac signCapricorn
SignatureDeepika Padukone signature
NationalityIndian
HometownBengaluru, Karnataka, India
School(s)• Sophia High School, Bengaluru
• Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru (class 11 and class 12)
College/UniversityIGNOU
Educational QualificationBA course in Sociology and Economics (dropped out) [3]The Times of India [4]The Indian Express
ReligionHinduism
CasteBrahmin (Chitrapur Saraswat)
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian
AddressB/Cozihom, Pali Hill, Bandra (West), Mumbai 400050
HobbiesDancing, Reading, Playing badminton, Cooking
Likes/DislikesLikes: Eating South Indian snacks, wearing Indian clothes like sarees, chudidaars, to put mascara, gym wear
Dislikes: Negativity, Wearing Designer Clothes
Tattoo(s)A tattoo on her neck: RK (Ranbir Kapoor's initials)
Deepika Padukone's Tattoo on Neck

A tattoo on her left ankle: Floral anklet
Deepika Padukone's Tattoo on Anckle
A tattoo on behind the left ear: Behind her left ear
Deepika Padukone's tattoo behind her ear
ControversiesBashed a Media House
On 14 September 2014, the Times of India tweeted,

"OMG: Deepika Padukone's cleavage show."

After it, Deepika bashed at TOI's tweet for this inappropriate heading and tweeted,

"Yes I am a woman. I have breasts. I have a cleavage. You got a problem?."

She also received support from both fans and film fraternity, after the Times of India published a report and a photo dedicated to the actress’s cleavage. Later, the story was removed from Twitter.
Times of India's controversial tweet about Deepika Padukone
Making Derogatory Comments on an Actor
After her breakup with the Indian actor Ranbir Kapoor, she commented on Ranbir on the TV chat show 'Koffee with Karan' that he should endorse a condom brand. She made a few other demeaning comments on Ranbir.
Violated Code of Conduct
After her marriage with Ranveer Singh, an Italian Sikh group alleged that the Sikh code of conduct was violated in their Sindhi-Punjabi wedding.
Row Over her comments at JNU
On 7 January 2020, she joined the JNU vigil, in which many students were injured in the JNU hostel attacks, to show her support and condemn the brutal attack on JNU students that happened on 5 January 2020. While she was in town for the promotion of her film Chhapaak and visited the protesting students at Jawaharlal Nehru University to express her solidarity against the JNU attack. She said,

“I feel angry that this is happening. At the same time, it is a matter of concern that action is not being taken."

She received both negative as well as positive comments from netizens with the hashtags ‘boycottchhapaak’ and 'IStandwithDeepika’ trending simultaneously on Twitter. [5]Business Line
Deepika Padukone joining the JNU vigil on 7 January 2020
Accused of Consuming Drugs
On 21 September 2020, Deepika Padukone's name appeared in the drug probe into Sushant Singh Rajput's death by the Narcotic Control Bureau (NCB). Some news channels indicated her involvement in the drug racket in Bollywood based on WhatsApp chats from October 2017. In the chats, a ‘K’ and a ‘D’ are discussing drug supplies with Sushant’s former manager Jaya Saha; ‘D’ asking for “maal” from ‘K’ who replies that she has it, but it is at home. ‘D’ also then clarifies that she needs “hash” and not “weed” as they plan to meet up at a restaurant. [6]Hindustan Times
Later, a video of the Indian producer Karan Johar went viral in which a few Indian celebrities including Deepika were accused of being high on drugs in the video.
Relationships & More
Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/BoyfriendsMuzammil Ibrahim (Actor; early 2000s)
Muzamil Ibrahim
Nihaar Pandya (Actor; 2005)
Deepika Padukone and Nihaar Pandya
Upen Patel (Actor; rumoured)
Deepika Padukone and Upen Patel
Mahendra Singh Dhoni (Cricketer; rumoured) (2007)
Deepika Padukone with Mahendra Singh Dhoni
Yuvraj Singh (Cricketer; rumoured) (2008)
Deepika Padukone and Yuvraj Singh
Siddharth Mallya (Actor; 2008)
Siddharth Mallya with Deepika Padukone
Ranbir Kapoor (Actor)
Deepika Padukone with Ranbir Kapoor
Ranveer Singh (Actor)
Engagement DateYear, 2015
Marriage Date14-15 November 2018
Deepika Padukone's wedding card
Marriage PlaceLake Como, Lombardy, Italy
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh marriage as per Sindhi tradition
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh marriage as per Konkani tradition
Family
Husband/SpouseRanveer Singh (m. 2018-present)
Deepika Padukone With Ranveer Singh
ChildrenNone
ParentsFather- Prakash Padukone (Former Indian Badminton Player)
Mother- Ujjala Padukone (Worked as a Travel Agent)
Deepika Padukone with her family
SiblingsBrother- None
Sister- Anisha Padukone (Younger, Golfer)
Deepika Padukone with her sister
Favourites
Actor(s)Aamir Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Brad Pitt, Richard Gere
ActressesHema Malni, Sridevi, Madhuri Dixit, Kajol
Film(s)Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, The Color of Paradise, Cinderella Man
Singer(s)A.R. Rahman, Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, Justin Bieber
Colour(s)White, Mauve
Fashion Designer(s)Anju Modi, Tarun Tahiliani, Manish Malhotra, Rohit Bal
Fashion BrandZara
Holiday Destination(s)France, Maldives
FoodRavioli Bolognese, Pasta, Dal-Chawal, Biryani, Maharashtrian Varan, South Indian Food, Mediterranean Food, Dim Sum, Spaghetti, Pasta, Chocolates
SportsBadminton, Football, Polo
Restaurants• Olive, Mumbai
• Ram and Shyam, Mumbai
• Sunny's, Bengaluru
• Ping Pong, London
• Scalini, London
• Soho House, Toronto
• Mabula, South Africa
Style Quotient
Car Collection• Audi Q7
Deepika Padukone with her Audi Q 7
• Audi A8
Deepika Padukone with her Audi A8
• Mini Cooper
• BMW 5-Series
• Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Deepika Padukone with her Mercedes-Benz S-Class
• Range Rover Vogue
Deepika Padukone with her Range Rover Vogue
• Mercedes-Maybach S650
Deepika Padukone with her Mercedes-Maybach S650
• Porsche Cayenne
• Audi A6
Deepika Padukone with her Audi A6
Assets/Properties• In September 2021, Deepika and Ranveer bought a plot in Alibaug. [7]Women's era
• In December 2022, Ranveer and Deepika bought their first house together after marriage worth Rs 119 crores. Reportedly, the property is located near between Salman Khan's Galaxy Apartments and Shah Rukh Khan's Mannat bungalow. [8]Zee News
Money Factor
Salary (approx.)Rs. 14 Crore/Film (as in 2018)
Income (as of 2018)Rs. 112.8 crore/annum [9]Forbes India
Net Worth (approx.)$20 Million

Deepika Padukone

Some Lesser Known Facts About Deepika Padukone

  • Deepika was born into a Konkani family in Denmark, but her family moved back to Bengaluru when she was 11 months old.

    Deepika Padukone childhood photos

    Deepika Padukone’s childhood photos

  • She was not a social person at a young age and had very few friends.
  • In childhood, she worked as a model in a few modelling assignments.

    Deepika Padukone as a child model

    Deepika Padukone as a child model

  • Inspired by her father Prakash Padukone, she started playing badminton at a young age and played state-level badminton till the 10th standard.

    Deepika Padukone playing badminton with her father

    Deepika Padukone playing badminton with her father

  • Though she wanted to become a badminton player, she changed her mind and started modelling.
  • To become a model, she relocated to Mumbai from Bengaluru and stayed at her aunt’s home.
  • She started her career as a model under the fashion guru Prasad Bidapa. Deepika made her first catwalk when she was 17 years old.

    Deepika Padukone during modelling days

    Deepika Padukone during modelling days

  • Deepika won the “Model of the Year” award at the 5th annual Kingfisher Fashion Awards. In the same year, she modelled for the fashion designer Suneet Varma.
  • She has walked the ramp for many renowned fashion designers as a show stopper.

    Deepika Padukone in a fashion show

    Deepika Padukone in a fashion show

  • In 2004, she came into the limelight with her “Oof yu maa!” ad for Liril Orange.

  • She has been featured in TV commercials for many brands including Close-Up, Limca, Pepsi, Naihaa, BSNL, and PC Chandra Jewellers.

    Deepika Padukone in Gillete Venus ad

    Deepika Padukone in Gillete Venus ad

  • It was Salman Khan who first spotted her in a modelling assignment and offered her a role in a film, but at that time she had just started her modelling career and wasn’t ready to do films.
  • In 2005, she first appeared in the Hindi song “Naam Hai Tera” from Himesh Reshammiya‘s hit album ‘Aap Kaa Surroor.’
    Naam Hai Tera- Remix (Aap Ka Suroor) - Himesh Reshammiya on Make a GIF
  • She has learned acting skills from Anupam Kher‘s Actor Prepares and dance from Shiamak Davar.

    Deepika Padukone during her Acting Prepares days

    Deepika Padukone during her Acting Prepares days

  • She was featured in the print campaign for Kingfisher Calendar in 2006.

    Deepika Padukone featured on Kingfisher Calendar

    Deepika Padukone featured on Kingfisher Calendar

  • Deepika has also appeared in the print advertisements of a few brands like Luxor, HP, Navyasa, Asian Paints, Tanishq, Gillette Venus, and Tissot.

    Deepika Padukone in Luxor ad

    Deepika Padukone in Luxor ad

  • She has worked as a model for various renowned photographers and fashion brands.

    Deepika Padukone in a photoshoot of Adidas

    Deepika Padukone in a photoshoot of Adidas

  • The Indian film director Farah Khan approached Deepika to sign her for the film ‘Happy New Year,’ but later, the film was cancelled (later released in 2014 starring Deepika). She was later signed up for ‘Om Shanti Om’ (2007), which became a blockbuster and made her star overnight. Reportedly, she wasn’t the first choice for the film Happy New Year (2014), but it was Ankita Lokhande. [10]KoimoiDeepika Padukone - Om Shanti Om clip
  • In 2008, she was ranked #1 in Indian Maxim’s ‘Hot 100’ list.
  • Deepika and her ex-boyfriend Ranbir Kapoor have worked together in various Hindi films like ‘Bachna Ae Haseeno’ (2008), ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’ (2013), ‘Tamasha’ (2015), and ‘Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva’ (2022; cameo).

    Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani

    Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani

  • In 2009, Deepika worked as a freelance writer for HT City, the lifestyle supplement of Hindustan Times.
  • For her role as Suzy in the film ‘Chandni Chowk to China’ (2009), she learned the Japanese martial art form Jujutsu, and performed all the stunts herself.

  • She has acted in many popular Hindi films including ‘Love Aaj Kal’ (2009), ‘Housefull’ (2010), ‘Cocktail’ (2012), ‘Happy New Year’ (2014), ‘Piku’ (2015), ‘Pathaan’ (2023), and ‘Jawan’ (2023).

    Pathaan (2023)

    Pathaan (2023)

  • Deepika has appeared in a few Hindi music videos like “Phir Mile Sur Mera Tumhara” (2010) and “Bolydude Ganeshan” (2012) by Ganesh Hegde.

    Bolydude Ganeshan

    Bolydude Ganeshan

  • In 2010, she adopted a village in Ambegaon, Maharashtra, to provide the villagers with basic amenities such as water and electricity.

    Deepika Padukone adopted Ambegaon village

    Deepika Padukone adopted a village in Ambegaon

  • In 2012, she was named ‘India’s Most Beautiful Woman’ by the Indian edition of People magazine.
  • Deepika has a clothing label ‘All About You,’ which she launched on Myntra.

    Deepika Padukone - All About You

    Deepika Padukone – All About You

  • She prefers using the lift rather than the stairs.
  • Deepika, along with Ranveer Singh, has appeared in a few Hindi films such as ‘Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela’ (2013), ‘Bajirao Mastani’ (2015), ‘Padmaavat’ (2018), and ’83’ (2021).

    Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela

    Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela

  • In 2015, she founded the ‘Live Love Laugh Foundation,’ to prevent and deal with depression.

    Deepika Padukone founded the Live Love Laugh Foundation

    Deepika Padukone founded the Live Love Laugh Foundation

  • She was offered a role in ‘Furious 7’ (2015), but she declined the offer due to other commitments.
  • In 2016, she became the highest-paid actress in Bollywood after the grand success of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Bajirao Mastani.’
  • She is very systematic at doing things and has a habit of listing down everything.
  • In October 2019, she shared her teacher’s remarks on her Instagram. As per her teacher’s remarks, she used to be very talkative in class.

    Deepika Padukone's Teacher's Remarks

    Deepika Padukone’s Teacher’s Remarks

  • Deepika and Ranveer were secretly engaged 4 years before they tied the knot in November 2018.
  • Click Here to read the love story of Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh.
  • She has worked as a producer in a few Hindi films like ‘Chhapaak’ (2020) and ’83’ (2021).
  • On 5 May 2021, she started a private firm DPKA Universal Consumer Ventures Private Limited.
  • In May 2022, she became the first Indian to be signed on as a ‘House Ambassador’ by Louis Vuitton following which she appeared at Louis Vuitton 2023 Cruise Show in San Diego, California on 13 May 2022. [11]Hindustan Times

    Deepika Padukone at Louis Vuitton 2023 Cruise Show in San Diego, California

    Deepika Padukone at the Louis Vuitton 2023 Cruise Show in San Diego, California

  • In 2023, Deepika played the role of Aishwarya Rathore in the film ‘Jawan.’ While talking about her role, in an interview, she disclosed that she didn’t take any payment for her role and expressed her interest in doing special appearances in many of Shah Rukh Khan‘s films. [12]The Week

    Deepika Padukone as Aishwarya Rathore in a still from the film ‘Jawan' (2023)

    Deepika Padukone as Aishwarya Rathore in a still from the film ‘Jawan’ (2023)

  • Deepika Padukone made an episodic appearance with Ranveer Singh on the talk show ‘Koffee With Karan’ (Season 8) in 2023. In the show, she talked about her relationship with Ranveer Singh before their marriage. She revealed that during their dating phase, they had no formal commitment, and she wasn’t ready for one after a previous failed relationship. According to her, they had an understanding that allowed them to date other people, but it consistently brought them back together. [13]Hindustan Times Deepika Padukone said,

    There was no ‘commitment’ as such. Even if we were technically allowed to see other people, we would just keep coming back to each other.”

    Deepika’s revelation garnered support from many viewers, but it also triggered online trolling and the creation of various memes. In response, several public figures, including Karan Johar and Supriya Shrinate, expressed their support for Deepika.

  • As a designated partner, Deepika has been working in various firms such as KA Living LLP, KA Beauty LLP, KA Innovations LLP, Chalk and Cheese Enterprises LLP, KA Fare LLP, and KA Talent LLP.
  • She is often spotted consuming alcohol at parties and events.

    Deepika Padukone holding a glass of wine

    Deepika Padukone holding a glass of wine

  • On 29 February 2024, she uploaded a post on her Instagram account to announce her pregnancy.

    Deepika Padukone's Instagram post announcing her pregnancy

    Deepika Padukone’s Instagram post announcing her pregnancy