The successful Indian badminton star Prakash Padukone’s daughter and famous actress Deepika Padukone was born on 5 January 1986 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Deepika’s mother Ujala Padukone is a travel manager.
When Deepika was 1 year old, her family came to India from Denmark. Deepika’s family settled in the city of Bangalore. Deepika has studied at Sofia High School and Mount Carmel College. For the BA degree, Deepika enrolled in IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University).
However, due to her interest in Modelling, Deepika left her studies in the middle. Deepika likes to play badminton and is an amateur writer.
Deepika Padukone – National Badminton Player To Successful Actress
Today, Deepika Padukone is a successful actress in Bollywood. She has completed this long journey with hard work. Deepika has worked in Hollywood films, too. She is included in the Time Impact 100 list of Time Magazine‘s. Even after marrying Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh, she continued acting in the films.
By the 10th standard, Deepika wanted to become a badminton player like her father. At the national level, she participated in many tournaments. But her love for Modelling brought her into the cinema world. Deepika started modelling in 2004 with fashion icon Prasad Bidapa. At the age of 17, she earned her name by modelling in the Liril Soap and Kingfisher calendar.
After shifting to Mumbai, Deepika worked with composer Himesh Reshammiya on the album “Naam Hai Tera.” After this, she received many acting offers. Deepika got her first film, “Aishwarya,” a Kannada film.
Deepika made clear many times that her first Hindi film, “Om Shanti Om,” was offered before the Kannada film. She has worked in many Bollywood films, including successful films like “Chennai Express,” “Bajirao Mastani,” “Padmavat,” and “Race.”
Deepika made her Hollywood debut in 2014 with the film “XXX: Return of Xander Cage .”She has acted in many Hollywood movies. Deepika has produced “Chhapak” and “83” films in her production house.
Deepika Padukone – Old relationship with controversies and some interesting facts
Deepika Padukone is not only a successful actress, but she is an artist who has impeccable opinions on issues outside of films. Just a few days ago, she was the first guest of the new season of “Koffee with Karan .”In this, she joined her husband Ranveer Singh, and with great impunity, she answered the questions of the show host and famous producer Karan Johar.
After the show was telecast, a debate started on social media. Deepika was shy in childhood, due to which she had few friends. She said that there was a time during work in Bollywood when she was a victim of depression.
In 2018, Deepika’s video went viral in which she was saying, “I would have been looking for a place during work where I can cry. To date, I am afraid of the alarm.” Deepika joined JNU students opposing CAA in 2020. She was on the target of Right Wing after this incident. There was a controversy over her film Pathan‘s song “Besharm Rang,” which came in 2023. Her film Padmavat has been in many controversies.
Some Interesting Facts
Deepika always walks with a pouch. In this pouch, there are items of daily need, like needles and thread. Deepika has opened an organization called as Live Love Laugh Foundation. She is working with many doctors and psychiatrists at this institution. She has been the chairperson of the institution called “Mumbai Academy of Moving Image” from 2019 to 2021.
Deepika’s company, “Ka Enterprises,” has invested in Blue Smart Electrical Taxi, and Drum Foods International. According to media reports, Deepika Padukone has assets of about 500 crores.