Actor
Deepika Padukone
Based In
Mumbai, India.
Origin
Copenhagen, Denmark
Years Active
2006 to the present
Deepika Padukone Biography
Personal Information
- Full Name: Deepika Padukone
- Date of Birth: 5 January 1986
- Age: 39 (as of 2025)
- Birthplace: Copenhagen, Denmark
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married to Ranveer Singh (since 2018)
- Children: A daughter named Dua, born September 2024
- Known For: One of the most successful and highest-paid actresses in Indian cinema
Family Background of Deepika Padukone:
- Father: Prakash Padukone – A former Indian badminton champion, he is considered one of India’s finest badminton players. He won the All England Championship in 1980 and is a prominent sports personality.
- Mother: Ujjala Padukone – A travel agent by profession.
- Siblings: Anisha Padukone – Deepika has one younger sister.
- Ancestral Roots: Originally from Karnataka, Deepika hails from a Konkani-speaking family.
- Extended Family: Her father, Prakash, has been a mentor and influential figure in Indian badminton, giving Deepika exposure to sports and discipline from a young age.
Education of Deepika Padukone
Schooling:
- Attended Sophia High School in Bangalore, India
- Excelled in academics as well as extracurricular activities, especially sports
Higher Education:
- Enrolled at Mount Carmel College, Bangalore
- Studied Commerce
- Did not complete her degree, as she chose to pursue a career in modeling and then acting
Professional Training:
- Received acting training before debuting in films
- Took part in modeling workshops and photo shoots to prepare for her career in fashion and cinema
Additional Skills:
- Proficient in multiple languages, including English, Hindi, and Kannada
- Trained in badminton during her childhood under her father’s guidance
Career Highlights
- Started career as a model before entering films.
- Acting debut: Kannada film Aishwarya (2006).
- Bollywood debut: Om Shanti Om (2007) opposite Shah Rukh Khan.
- Known for successful films such as Chennai Express, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela, Bajirao Mastani, Padmaavat, Piku, Chhapaak, and Pathaan.
- Widely regarded as one of the highest-paid and most influential actresses in India.
Deepika Padukone – Recent Activity & Current Projects
Current Projects & Filming
King
- Currently shooting for King with Shah Rukh Khan.
- Directed by Siddharth Anand.
- Co-starring Suhana Khan.
- Marks a reunion with Shah Rukh Khan after several previous films.
AA22xA6 (Tentative Title)
- Set to star in a high-octane action film with director Atlee.
- Co-starring Allu Arjun.
- First collaboration with Allu Arjun.
Career News & Recognition
Nykaa Global Ambassador
- Appointed as global ambassador for the Indian beauty e-commerce platform Nykaa in September 2025.
Kalki 2 Exit
- Exited the Kalki 2 sequel after reportedly completing 20 days of filming.
- Departure reportedly linked to disagreements over work conditions.
Deepika Padukone’s Awards List
| Year | Award / Organisation | Nominated Work / Recipient | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Filmfare Awards | Om Shanti Om | Best Female Debut | Won |
| 2008 | Filmfare Awards | Om Shanti Om | Best Actress | Nominated |
| 2008 | Screen Awards | Om Shanti Om | Most Promising Newcomer – Female | Won |
| 2008 | Screen Awards | Om Shanti Om (with Shah Rukh Khan) | Jodi No. 1 | Won |
| 2008 | Stardust Awards | Om Shanti Om | Superstar of Tomorrow – Female | Nominated |
| 2008 | Zee Cine Awards | Om Shanti Om | Best Female Debut | Won |
| 2008 | Zee Cine Awards | Om Shanti Om | Best Actor – Female | Nominated |
| 2009 | Cosmopolitan Fun Fearless Awards | Deepika Padukone | Sexiest Female | Won |
| 2009 | Filmfare Awards | Chandni Chowk to China | Best Actress | Nominated |
| 2010 | Filmfare Awards | Love Aaj Kal | Best Actress | Nominated |
| 2010 | BIG Star Entertainment Awards | — | New Talent of the Decade – Female | Nominated |
| 2010 | Producers Guild Film Awards | — | Chevrolet Heartbeat of the Nation (Female) | Won |
| 2010 | Stardust Awards | Love Aaj Kal | Nominated | Nominated |
| 2010 | Screen Awards | Love Aaj Kal | Best Actress | Nominated |
| 2011 | Screen Awards | Housefull | Best Actress (Popular Choice) | Nominated |
| 2011 | Stardust Awards | Karthik Calling Karthik | Best Actress in a Thriller or Action | Nominated |
| 2011 | Stardust Awards | Housefull | Best Actress in a Comedy or Romance | Nominated |
| 2012 | BIG Star Entertainment Awards | Cocktail | Most Entertaining Actor in a Romantic Film – Female | Won |
| 2012 | BIG Star Entertainment Awards | Cocktail | Most Entertaining Actor – Female | Nominated |
| 2012 | People’s Choice Awards India | — | Favorite Movie Youth Icon | Nominated |
| 2012 | Cosmopolitan Fun Fearless Awards | Deepika Padukone | Most Stylish Female Actor | Won |
| 2013 | BIG Star Entertainment Awards | Race 2 | Most Entertaining Actor in a Thriller Film – Female | Nominated |
| 2013 | BIG Star Entertainment Awards | Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani | Most Entertaining Actor in a Romantic Film – Female | Nominated |
| 2013 | BIG Star Entertainment Awards | Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani | Most Entertaining Actor (Film) – Female | Nominated |
| 2013 | BIG Star Entertainment Awards | Chennai Express | Most Entertaining Actor (Film) – Female | Won |
| 2013 | BIG Star Entertainment Awards | Chennai Express | Most Entertaining Actor in a Comedy Film – Female | Won |
| 2013 | BIG Star Entertainment Awards | Chennai Express (with Shah Rukh Khan) | Best Romantic Couple | Won |
| 2013 | BIG Star Entertainment Awards | Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela | Most Entertaining Actor (Film) – Female | Nominated |
| 2013 | BIG Star Entertainment Awards | Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela | Most Entertaining Actor in a Romantic Film – Female | Nominated |
| 2013 | BIG Star Entertainment Awards | Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela | Most Entertaining Dancer (Nagada Sang Dhol) | Nominated |
| 2013 | CNN-IBN Indian of the Year | — | Special Achievement Award | Won |
| 2013 | ETC Bollywood Business Awards | Chennai Express, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela, Race 2 | Highest Grossing Actress of the Year | Won |
| 2013 | ETC Bollywood Business Awards | — | Social Queen | Won |
| 2013 | IIFA Awards | Cocktail | Nominated | Nominated |
| 2013 | IIFA Awards | Jodi of the Year (with Ranbir Kapoor) | Won | Won |
| 2014 | BIG Star Entertainment Awards | Happy New Year | Most Entertaining Actor in a Comedy Film – Female | Nominated |
| 2014 | BIG Star Entertainment Awards | Happy New Year | Most Entertaining Dancer (Lovely) | Nominated |
| 2014 | IIFA Awards | Chennai Express | Won | Won |
| 2014 | IIFA Awards | Goliyon Ki Raasleela: Ram-Leela | Nominated | Nominated |
| 2014 | IFFM | Goliyon Ki Raasleela: Ram-Leela | Best Actress | Nominated |
| 2014 | NDTV Indian of the Year | — | Entertainer of the Year | Won |
| 2014 | Screen Awards | Life Ok Screen Hero Award | Won | Won |
| 2014 | Screen Awards | Chennai Express & Goliyon Ki Raasleela: Ram-Leela | Best Actress (Popular Choice) | Won |
| 2014 | Stardust Awards | Finding Fanny & Happy New Year | Star of the Year – Female | Won |
| 2014 | Stardust Awards | Finding Fanny | Best Actress | Nominated |
| 2015 | BIG Star Entertainment Awards | Piku | Most Entertaining Actor (Film) – Female | Won |
| 2015 | BIG Star Entertainment Awards | Piku | Most Entertaining Actor in a Drama Film – Female | Won |
| 2015 | IIFA Awards | Happy New Year | Best Actress | Nominated |
| 2015 | IIFA Awards | — | Woman of the Year | Won |
| 2015 | Producers Guild Film Awards | Finding Fanny & Happy New Year | Entertainer of the Year | Won |
| 2015 | Stardust Awards | Piku & Tamasha | Star of the Year – Female | Won |
| 2016 | Filmfare Awards | Bajirao Mastani | Best Actress | Nominated |
| 2016 | Filmfare Awards | Piku | Won | Won |
| 2016 | IIFA Awards | Bajirao Mastani | Best Actress | Nominated |
| 2016 | IIFA Awards | Piku | Won | Won |
| 2016 | NDTV Indian of the Year | — | Actor of the Year (Female) | Won |
| 2016 | Screen Awards | Bajirao Mastani | Won | Won |
| 2016 | Screen Awards | Piku | Best Actress | Won |
| 2016 | Stardust Awards | — | Style Icon of The Year | Won |
| 2017 | Asiavision Awards | Deepika Padukone | Global Icon of India | Won |
| 2017 | Teen Choice Awards | xXx: Return of Xander Cage | Choice Action Movie Actress | Nominated |
| 2017 | Teen Choice Awards | xXx: Return of Xander Cage | Choice Breakout Movie Star | Nominated |
| 2017 | Teen Choice Awards | xXx: Return of Xander Cage (with Ruby Rose) | Choice Movie Ship | Nominated |
| 2017 | Teen Choice Awards | — | Choice Female Hottie | Nominated |
| 2018 | Zee Cine Awards | Padmaavat | Power House Performer of the Year | Won |
| 2019 | Filmfare Awards | Padmaavat | Best Actor – Female | Nominated |
| 2019 | IIFA Awards | Padmaavat | Best Actress | Nominated |
| 2019 | Guinness World Records | Deepika Padukone | Highest Earning Bollywood Actress | Won |
| 2020 | Crystal Award, World Economic Forum | Deepika Padukone | For Live Love Laugh Foundation | Won |
| 2021 | Filmfare Awards | Chhapaak | Best Actor – Female | Nominated |
| 2023 | Filmfare Awards | Gehraiyaan | Best Actor – Female | Nominated |
| 2023 | IFFM | Gehraiyaan | Best Actress | Nominated |
| 2024 | Filmfare Awards | Pathaan | Best Actor – Female | Nominated |
| 2025 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Kalki 2898 AD | Best Actress – Telugu | Pending |
About Deepika Padukone
She was born on 5 January 1986 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Her father is Prakash Padukone, a former badminton champion, and her mother is Ujjala Padukone.
Yes, she is married to Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh since 14 November 2018.
Yes, she has a daughter named Dua, born in September 2024.
Her acting debut was in the Kannada film Aishwarya (2006), and her Bollywood debut was Om Shanti Om (2007).
Popular films include Om Shanti Om, Chennai Express, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela, Bajirao Mastani, Padmaavat, Piku, Chhapaak, and Pathaan.
Yes, she appeared in xXx: Return of Xander Cage (2017) with Vin Diesel.
She has won over 50 awards, including Filmfare Awards, IIFA Awards, Screen Awards, Stardust Awards, Zee Cine Awards, and NDTV Indian of the Year.
She attended Sophia High School, Bangalore, and studied Commerce at Mount Carmel College but did not complete her degree.
She is an advocate for mental health awareness and founded the Live Love Laugh Foundation.
She is currently shooting for Shah Rukh Khan’s film King and will star in an action film directed by Atlee with Allu Arjun. She recently exited the Kalki 2 sequel.
Yes, she received the Crystal Award from the World Economic Forum for her mental health advocacy, was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and is recognized in Guinness World Records as one of the highest-earning Bollywood actresses.