Deepika Padukone

Early Life & Background

Deepika Padukone was born on January 5, 1986, in Copenhagen, Denmark, before her family moved to Bangalore and later Mumbai. Her father is former badminton champion Prakash Padukone. She studied at Mount Carmel College and began modelling while in college, launching a rapid rise into Bollywood with her debut opposite Shah Rukh Khan in Om Shanti Om (2007).

Career Journey

Rise in Bollywood

After debuting in Om Shanti Om, Deepika delivered memorable performances in Bachna Ae Haseeno, Love Aaj Kal, Cocktail, and Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, establishing herself with both commercial hits and nuanced characters. Films like Piku, Happy New Year, Bajirao Mastani, and Padmaavat remained critical and box-office successes.

Hollywood & Diverse Ventures

She made her international debut in xXx: Return of Xander Cage (2017), following with Chennai Express and Love Aaj Kal on global platforms. She later starred in Pathaan and Jawan (2023), and led action-packed projects like Fighter (2024) and the sci-fi epic Kalki 2898 AD (2024). Her production debut was Chhapaak (2020), a film addressing acid attack survivors.

Entrepreneurial & Philanthropic Work

Deepika founded Ka Productions and launched fashion and skincare ventures including All About You (2015) and 82°E (2022). She also launched The Live Love Laugh Foundation to destigmatize mental health and actively invests through KA Enterprises LLP in startups like Epigamia, Furlenco, BluSmart, Bellatrix Aerospace, Supertails, Atomberg Technologies, and Blue Tokai.

Works

Film & TV (comma-separated): Om Shanti Om, Bachna Ae Haseeno, Love Aaj Kal, Cocktail, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Piku, Happy New Year, Bajirao Mastani, Padmaavat, xXx: Return of Xander Cage, Pathaan, Jawan, Fighter, Kalki 2898 AD, Singham Again, Chhapaak (producer), 83 (producer), plus Cameos and voice work.

Net Worth & Ventures

She commands ₹15–30 crore per film, earns ₹8 crore per brand endorsement, and has built a ₹500 crore net worth. Her real estate portfolio includes a ₹119 crore Bandra quadruplex, ₹40 crore Worli apartment, ₹22 crore Alibaug bungalow, and ₹16 crore Prabhadevi unit. She drives luxury cars including Mercedes, Range Rover, Audi, and Porsche, and co-owns the top-tier skincare brand 82°E and production house Ka Productions.

Awards & Recognition

Deepika has earned Filmfare Awards, multiple IIFA and Screen Awards, and was featured in Time’s 100 Most Influential People. She is celebrated as one of the highest-grossing actresses globally and has an enduring presence in both commercial and socially conscious cinema.

Personal Life & Interests

Married to Ranveer Singh, they welcomed daughter Dua in 2024. Deepika is an outspoken mental health advocate and frequently speaks about her personal journey. She supports various causes, including women empowerment, education, and environmental sustainability through charitable engagements and her own foundation.

Trivia & Fun Facts

• Named one of Time’s 100 Most Influential in 2018.
• Co-founded her family office in 2014, KA Enterprises.
• One of few Bollywood actors to hold a ₹500 crore startup portfolio.
• Took a professional break for motherhood and requested limited work hours, which led to exiting Spirit and postponing participation in Kalki 2.

Upcoming Projects

She is slated to appear in Brahmastra: Part II, The Intern remake with Amitabh Bachchan, the pan‑Indian sci‑fi spectacle AA22xA6 with Allu Arjun and Atlee (scheduled for 2027), and continues involvement in her production ventures.