From being the most promising new face in Hindi Cinema, Deepika has graduated to being one of the most admired actors of her generation. With movie moguls such as Ashutosh Gowariker and big banners such as Yash Raj Films vying with each other to sign her up, Deepika is all set to race to the Match Point!
Here are a few stunning snaps of the ravishing Deepika Padukone!
Deepika was born in Copenhagen (Denmark), in 1986, to badminton legend Prakash Padukone and Ujjala Padukone.
Deepika played Badminton in school, and also played at the state level, but quit Badminton to pursue her modeling dreams. On the other hand, Anisha, Deepika's younger sister, plays every sport, except badminton!
Deepika attended Sophia High School in Bangalore, and later did her graduation from Mount Carmel College, Bangalore.
Deepika learned acting under Anupam Kher and dance under Shiamak Davar.
Her upcoming movies include 'Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Se' and 'Lafangey Parindey'.
Deepika on her stint in Bollywood: "I think what made people accept me is that I can be glamorous and also the girl-next-door. I have heard this from people who have approached me with campaigns and endorsement offers. I have worked really hard to get what I'm getting. I'm very passionate about movies and my constant effort is to outdo myself and challenge my acting skills. I'm happy with what I have got - but this isn't enough."
Deepika on competition: "I just love how Kareena carries herself. She is extremely graceful. I think Katrina is very hard working and that is a big reason behind her success. Priyanka has shown how versatile she can be and done some very good work recently."
Deepika Padukone is the brand ambassador of BSNL, Fiama Di Wills and Neutrogena Deep Clean. She demands Rs 1.5 crore per ad.
Deepika made her movie debut with 'Aishwarya' (2006), in Kannada.
Her Bollywood debut was in Farah Khan's 'Om Shanti Om' (2007) for which she earned critical acclaim and won the Filmfare, IIFA and Zee Cine Awards for Best Debutante.
Deepika has been linked to model Nihar Pandya, cricketers Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh, actor Ranbir Kapoor, and most recently, the Kingfisher scion, Siddharth Mallya.
Must-see films of Deepika: 'Om Shanti Om', 'Love Aaj Kal', 'Karthik Calling Karthik' and 'Bachna Ae Haseeno'.
Deepika has written weekly columns for the lifestyle supplement of HT City and social network, Desimartini.
She first appeared on the video of Himesh Reshammiya's private album, 'Aap Ka Suroor', in the song "Naam Hai Tera Tera".
Deepika on her stint in Bollywood: "I think what made people accept me is that I can be glamorous and also the girl-next-door. I have heard this from people who have approached me with campaigns and endorsement offers. I have worked really hard to get what I'm getting. I'm very passionate about movies and my constant effort is to outdo myself and challenge my acting skills. I'm happy with what I have got - but this isn't enough."
Deepika on competition: "I just love how Kareena carries herself. She is extremely graceful. I think Katrina is very hard working and that is a big reason behind her success. Priyanka has shown how versatile she can be and done some very good work recently."
Deepika Padukone is the brand ambassador of BSNL, Fiama Di Wills and Neutrogena Deep Clean. She demands Rs 1.5 crore per ad.
Deepika made her movie debut with 'Aishwarya' (2006), in Kannada.
Her Bollywood debut was in Farah Khan's 'Om Shanti Om' (2007) for which she earned critical acclaim and won the Filmfare, IIFA and Zee Cine Awards for Best Debutante.
Deepika has been linked to model Nihar Pandya, cricketers Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh, actor Ranbir Kapoor, and most recently, the Kingfisher scion, Siddharth Mallya.
Must-see films of Deepika: 'Om Shanti Om', 'Love Aaj Kal', 'Karthik Calling Karthik' and 'Bachna Ae Haseeno'.
Deepika has written weekly columns for the lifestyle supplement of HT City and social network, Desimartini.
She first appeared on the video of Himesh Reshammiya's private album, 'Aap Ka Suroor', in the song "Naam Hai Tera Tera".
