Known for her iconic roles in Padmaavat and Bajirao Mastani, Deepika Padukone is a leading Indian actress and producer. Born in Copenhagen, Denmark and brought up in Bengaluru, she is the daughter of badminton player Prakash Padukone and Ujjala Padukone.
Born on January 5, 1986, Deepika was a national-level badminton player until she gave up the sport at the age of 16 to pursue her acting career. Her first Bollywood movie Om Shanti Om opposite Shah Rukh Khan released in 2007. She has acted in over 30 feature films across genres including films like Piku and Chhapaak. Deepika became an internationally acclaimed actress with her Hollywood action film XXX: Return of Xander Cage (2017).
One of the highest-paid actresses of Bollywood, she has won several accolades including three Filmfare Awards and was also named as one of the 100 most influential people in the world by TIME magazine.
In 2014, Padukone was diagnosed with clinical depression and had to seek professional help. In 2015, she founded the 'Live Love Laugh Foundation' to give hope to those suffering from anxiety and depression and is also vocal about mental health issues.
She tied the knot with Indian actor Ranveer Singh in 2018. Her official Twitter handle is @deepikapadukone and the name of her official Facebook page is Deepika Padukone. She is also active on Instagram, under the username deepikapadukone.
Filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga, who is currently working on Prabhas' 'Spirit', made a cryptic post slamming the 'dirty PR work of an actor'.
Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone were spotted at the airport today. The couple chose to twin and wore all-black outfits, accessorising them with their shades.
Champions Trophy 2025: It wasn't just her reaction that caught everyone's attention. Several cricket fans on social media pointed out that Faryal Waqar resembled Bollywood actors of the likes of Deepika Padukone and Kriti Sanon.
Meet Faryal Waqar, a Pakistani cricket fan who went viral after viewers debated whether she resembled Deepika Padukone, Preity Zinta or another Bollywood star. Watch to decide!
Deepika Padukone offers her tips on dealing with exam stress, emphasising mental health and personal growth.
Actress Deepika Padukone shares her experiences and advice on handling exam stress, the value of extracurriculars, and mental health in Pariksha Pe Charcha.
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh were clicked by paps at the Mumbai airport. While posing for photos, paparazzi called them 'best couple'. Deepika then blushed and held her husband, Ranveer's hand.
Deepika Padukone was clicked at the private airport as she returned to Mumbai with her daughter, Dua.
During the show, participant Bunty Banerjee referenced Deepika and Ranveer Singh's newborn daughter, quipping that Deepika would now truly understand what depression feels like, alluding to her past battle with clinical depression.
Director and producer Rohit Shetty talks about Singham Again's success, future projects, and his evolving priorities in filmmaking.
India Today magazine’s 2024 High & Mighty rankings of the movers and shakers in various walks of life are out. Here are the most powerful names in the world of entertainment.
Reliance Industries chairman billionaire Mukesh Ambani, recently visited the Reliance Foundation Hospital to meet Deepika Padukone. Deepika and Ranveer Singh welcomed their first child, a baby girl, on September 8.
Mother-to-be Deepika Padukone and husband Ranveer Singh sought blessings at the Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai during Ganesh Chaturthi. Dressed in a beautiful saree, Deepika looked radiant. The couple is expected to welcome a baby in September.
The car that featured in Prabhas' latest release, 'Kalki 2898 AD,' Bujji, has been placed inside Hyderabad's Prasad theatre.
Fans of actor Prabhas have reason to celebrate as the highly anticipated film, 'Kalki 2898 AD', hit the cinema halls on Thursday. Ever since the film's announcement, fans have been eager to catch a glimpse of the film that promises to be a visual spectacle. A huge cut-out of Prabhas was put up at Satya Theatres in Hyderabad to celebrate the release of 'Kalki 2898 AD'. The actor's fan association burst crackers and played drums outside the theatre. The film, directed by Nag Ashwin, boasts a star-studded cast already featuring Prabhas alongside Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, and Disha Patani. With the addition of Dulquer Salmaan and Vijay Deverakonda, 'Kalki 2898 AD' promises to be a visual spectacle and a multi-generational crowd-pleaser.
Several fans of actor Prabhas on Thursday burst crackers to celebrate the release of the highly anticipated sci-fi film 'Kalki 2898 AD. Videows showed fans bursting crackers in front of a poster of sci-fi film 'Kalki 2898 AD. The film, directed by Nag Ashwin, boasts a star-studded cast already featuring Prabhas alongside Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, and Disha Patani. With the addition of Dulquer Salmaan and Vijay Deverakonda, 'Kalki 2898 AD' promises to be a visual spectacle and a multi-generational crowd-pleaser.
Bollywood star and soon-to-be-mother, Deepika Padukone, recently stepped out with her mother Ujjala for a dinner date in Mumbai. The actor looked her usual lovely self as she took some photos with a fan on her way out.
Mother-to-be Deepika Padukone stepped out for an intimate dinner date with her family on May 31. Pictures and videos of the actor surfaced online.
Bollywood stars Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh twinned in white as they arrived to cast their vote in Mumbai for Lok Sabha elections.
Garnering the likes of Deepika Padukone and Meghan Markle, face yoga has been gaining traction in the last few years.
Ranveer Singh accompanied mom-to-be Deepika Padukone at the airport on March 10. The 'Fighter' actor was seen smiling for paps as she went inside the airport. Ranveer remained seated in his car.
Parents-to-be Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone were clicked at Jamnagar airport after attending Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's pre-wedding festivities. The Ambani bash culminated on March 3.
Deepika Padukone returned to Mumbai after attending the BAFTA 2024 Awards in the UK. The actor looked stylish in casuals.
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh were seen at the airport on the night of February 12. The couple walked hand-in-hand. While Ranveer opted for black jeans and jacket, Deepika Padukone chose a blue sweater and jeans for their airport outing. Both wore white shirts.
Karan Singh Grover in an exclusively chat with IndiaToday.in, spoke about dealing with daughter Devi’s heart condition and how parenthood has changed him. He also spoke about working with seasoned actors like Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone.
Akshay Oberoi has impressed everyone with his performance as Basheer Khan aka 'Bash' in Siddharth Anand's 'Fighter'. He plays a pivotal role in the film that stars Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone in the lead.
Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone were recently clicked posing for the camera before they took off for Delhi to promote upcoming release, 'Fighter.' The film releases on January 25.
The Bengaluru North constituency, a prominent residential area in North Bengaluru, is dominated by the Vokkaliga community, and the BJP has won the seat in the past three Lok Sabha polls. This constituency has close to eight assembly seats, with three won by Congress and five by the BJP. The BJP, which aims to retain the seat, is in discussion with the JDS, as well as other top leaders, to replace Sadananda Goda. On the other side, the Congress is also planning to field one of the sitting MPs against the BJP in this constituency.
Deepika Padukone arrived at Tirumala temple on Friday evening, to offer prayers to Lord Venkateswara.
Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and John Abraham's Pathaan is facing multiple roadblocks leading to the release date (January 25). Amid rising boycott calls on social media and otherwise, Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) demanded censorship of certain scenes prior to the film's release. Reportedly, some scenes from Pathaan and butt shots of Deepika from Besharam Rang have been removed. Here's all you need to know.
A Hindu group vandalized a mall in Ahmedabad over 'Pathaan' promotion on Wednesday. They tore down posters of Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone.
Besharam Rang is on the radar again! Amid claims that the Pathaan song is copied from Pakistani singer Sajjad Ali's Ab Ke Hum Bichare, we bring to you, several other controversies that the Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and John Abraham-starrer has seen so far. Pathaan releases on January 25, 2023.
Pathaan does not indulge in jingoism & breaks stereotypes by showing the greys while dealing with communal harmony and relations with Pakistan. In the latest episode of Nothing But the Truth, India Today's Group Editorial Director (Publishing) Raj Chengappa looks at why the Shah Rukh Khan-Deepika Padukone starrer 'Pathaan' was such a massive hit and if the magic of the 'Badshah' of Bollywood will endure.
SRK's 'Pathaan' found a mention in Derek O'Brien's Parliament speech. But it appears he confused the film's lead actress Deepika Padukone with Dimple Kapadia. Watch here.
Did you book the first day, first show tickets for SRK's much-touted film Pathaan? Our newsroom fellows also went to watch King Khan's comeback film and here's how they reacted.
Watch as Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, John Abraham and director Siddharth Anand brief the media about the success of Pathaan.
An Indonesian dance group has recreated the entire music video of Jhoome Jo Pathaan scene by scene and people are loving it. Meet the Indonesian who is making Bollywood popular in her country.
Amid the ongoing controversy brewing over the Shahrukh Khan-Deepika Padukone starrer 'Pathaan' movie, especially with regard to its song 'Besharam Rang', with many calling out for the boycott and the ban on the release of the film, Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjay Singh has called out the 'saffron brigade' for raking up trivial issues and not focusing on important issues concerning the country such as employment and education.
Rajasthan Cabinet minister Pratap Singh Khachiryawas on Sunday hit out at the BJP claiming that the ruling party at the Centre is unnecessarily creating an issue over the Shahrukh Khan-Deepika Padukone starrer 'Pathaan' movie to divert attention from real issues such as unemployment and price rise.
