Deepika Padukone is an Indian actress and former model who has established a major career in Hindi cinema. Born in Copenhagen and raised in Bengaluru, she initially pursued modelling before entering films. She made her acting debut in the Kannada film Aishwarya (2006) and made her Hindi film debut in Om Shanti Om (2007) opposite Shah Rukh Khan.
Some of her widely recognized films include Love Aaj Kal, Cocktail, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Chennai Express, Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela, Piku, Bajirao Mastani, Padmaavat, Chhapaak, Pathaan, Jawan, Fighter, Kalki 2898 AD and Singham Again.
Her performances in films such as Piku, Ram-Leela, Bajirao Mastani and Padmaavat have been important milestones in her acting career. She also made her Hollywood debut with xXx: Return of Xander Cage (2017).Deepika Padukone was born on 5 January 1986 in Copenhagen, Denmark, to Indian parents. Her father, Prakash Padukone, is a former internationally acclaimed badminton player. Deepika grew up in Bengaluru and was also a competitive badminton player during her school years before choosing modelling and acting as her professional career.
She began her professional modelling career in the mid-2000s and appeared in advertising campaigns and music videos. Her first feature film was the Kannada movie Aishwarya (2006). She then made her Bollywood debut in Farah Khan's Om Shanti Om (2007), in which she played dual roles opposite Shah Rukh Khan.
Deepika subsequently appeared in films including Bachna Ae Haseeno, Love Aaj Kal, Karthik Calling Karthik, Housefull, Break Ke Baad and Dum Maaro Dum. Her career gained significant momentum with Cocktail (2012), followed by a highly successful run that included Race 2, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Chennai Express and Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela.
She continued to work with leading filmmakers and actors in films such as Piku, Bajirao Mastani, Padmaavat, Chhapaak, 83, Gehraiyaan, Pathaan, Jawan, Fighter, Kalki 2898 AD and Singham Again.
Deepika has also worked internationally, making her Hollywood debut in xXx: Return of Xander Cage alongside Vin Diesel. Beyond acting, she has been involved in film production and founded the Live Love Laugh Foundation, which focuses on mental-health awareness and support.
Deepika Padukone married actor Ranveer Singh in 2018. She continues to be active in Indian cinema and has several film projects associated with her career. Birth Date: 5 January 1986 Birth Place: Copenhagen, Denmark Profession: Actress, Model, Film Producer Genres: Hindi Cinema, Drama, Romance, Action, Historical Years Active: 2005–Present