Deepika Padukone is a renowned Indian actress, model, and national-level sports player. One of the most successful self-made celebrities of her country, she rose to fame after her 2007 debut movie Om Shanti Om with Shahrukh Khan as her costar.
Her best movies include ‘Cocktail’, ‘Ram-Leela’, ‘Chennai Express’, ‘Bajirao Mastani’ and ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’.
If you are living in the Indian Subcontinent, chances are high you’ve heard the phrase “You are looking like Deepika Padukone” at least once in your life. That’s because people consider her name synonymous with beauty.
Don’t worry if you haven’t heard about this diva before, because our short biographical article on the actress is going to inform you all you need to know about her, from her early works to where she likes to spend her vacations.
Without further ado, let’s dive in to the life of this celebrated personality!
Deepika Padukone Net Worth and Overview
| Net Worth | $47 Million |
| Date of Birth | 5 January 1986 |
| Age | 35 years old |
| Height | 1.74m |
| Source of Wealth | Acting, Modeling, Ads, Promotion, Endorsements |
| Country of Origin | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Last Updated | February 2021 |
Early Life
Deepika Padukone was born on 5 January 1986 in Copenhagen and at the age of 11, she moved to Mangalore, a major city in India.
Her father, Prakash Padukone is a legendary badminton player who was hailed as the World’s no.1 badminton player in the 80s.
Before her acting career took off, Deepika played in national-level badminton matches. Her younger sister Anisha Padukone is a professional golfer.
Deepika practiced and mastered the Indian classical dance form Bharatnatyam in her school days and she owes much of her physical agility and flexibility to those intense dance lessons.
Career
The actress left her sports career because she felt her true calling was modeling. She ran the ramp for the first time in 2005 at Lakme Fashion Week for designer Suneet Verma.
This won her the Model of the Year award in the Kingfisher Fashion Awards. Her fame increased twofold after her bold appearance in the Kingfisher Calander campaign in 2006.
After appearing in a music video by the popular musician Himesh Reshammiya, Deepika started attracting attention from the film industry.
In 2007, Director Farah Khan took an interest in Deepika and cast her beside Shahrukh Khan in the movie Om Shanti Om which went on to become the highest-grossing movie of the year.
Critics and film viewers highly appreciated Deepika’s performance and it won her nomination for the Best Female Debut across many esteemed award functions.
Deepika Padukone became an overnight sensation after the success of Om Shanti Om. The biggest film production companies in the country became eager to cast her in their next films.
For the next 5 years, she appeared in a number of movies. Some were commercially successful, some weren’t. However, her on-screen performance was subpar and it failed to create any lasting impression.
The 2012 film Cocktail served as a significant turning point for Deepika’s life. She was the leading lady of the film and her performance of a free spirit troubled by her addiction to drugs was highly acclaimed by viewers and critics alike.
After Cocktail, Deepika delivered high-powered lead roles in the year 2013’s top four highest-earning films- Race 2, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Ram-Leela, and Chennai Express.
She gained mass popularity for her flawless acting skills in that year and established herself as a key member of Bollywood.
Highlights and Achievements
- Deepika Padukone won the Filmfare Award for the Best Female Debut in 2007 for her performance in Om Shanti Om.
- Deepika Padukone suffered from depression in her personal life and upon realizing the importance of mental health; she set up the Live, Love, Laugh Foundation in 2015 to bring hope to people in India dealing with stress, depression, and anxiety.
- She has participated in international concerts, partnered with global organizations to support Indian athletes, launched her clothing line, and made significant investments in the food industry.
- The 2017 film XXX: Return of Xander Cage marked Deepika’s entry in Hollywood where she played the lead female role of Serena Unger, with Vin Diesel as her co-star.
- In 2018, Deepika set up her own production company, Ka Productions. The first production venture was Chapaak, a movie based on the life of an acid attack survivor where Deepika played the role of the survivor.
- Later on in 2018, Deepika tied the knot with her rumored boyfriend of years Ranveer Singh in Italy.
- Deepika signed a deal to campaign for the fashion company Louis Vuitton in 2020 and she was the first Indian celebrity to do so.
Age, Height, and Weight
Deepika Padukone is at present 35 years old. She is 1.74m tall which roughly translates to 5 feet 8 inches. Her weight is approximately 132 lbs. (60 kg).
Personal Life
The actress shares a close bond with her family and she visits them in Bangalore regularly. She is an ardent believer of her religion, Hinduism, and pays regular visits to temples and shrines.
Deepika was rumored to be dating Siddharth Mallya, the owner of Kingfisher Airlines during her modeling days but their relationship didn’t last long.
In 2008, Deepika developed a deep romantic bond with her Bachna Ae Haseeno costar Ranbir Kapoor with whom she had to part ways in due course.
The duo got back together for the 2013 hit film Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani and has maintained a bond of friendship since then.
Post-breakup with Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika grew close to her Ram Leela co-star Ranveer Singh and eventually got married to him after 6 years of dating, in 2018.
Criticism
At the beginning of her acting career, Deepika had to face much criticism for her acting skills.
Critics regarded her as a pretty face that lacks any acting ability. Her facial expressions were termed ‘stoic’ and ‘wooden’. She was even mocked for her accent.
Nonetheless, her dedication, discipline, persistence, and professionalism helped her bounce back.
Her breakthrough performance in a number of movies got the critics to finally start praising her high-voltage roles.
Deepika Padukone Net Worth in 2021
In 2021, Deepika Padukone has a net worth of $47 million. Her movie deals, production company, and brand deals with companies like Tissot, Maybelline, Loreal Paris, and Coca-cola continue to make her one of the richest women in India.
Her upcoming movies include ‘83 where she plays the role of Kapil Dev’s wife and her husband Ranveer Singh plays the role of the legendary cricketer Kapil Dev.
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