Birth Name: Deepika Padukone
The sexy girl who entered Bollywood saying Om Shanti Om made the right noise in Bollywood. Deepika's performance promises that she is here to stay for a very long time.
Date Of Birth: 5 Januray, 1986
Height: 5' 8" (1.74 m)
Biography:
Deepika is the daughter of former badminton Champion Prakash Padukone. She was born in Denmark. Her father, Prakash Padukone, is a retired badminton player of international repute, and her mother Ujjala is a travel agent. Padukone also has a younger sister, Anisha, born on February 2; 1991.She did her schooling from Bangalore. She pursued Modeling as her career and was then chosen as the brand ambassador of Kingfisher Airlines.
She being a South Indian she debuted from a Kannada film Aishwarya (2006) opposite Upendra. She made a ravishing entry in Bollywood with Farah Khan's Om Shanti om opposite Shah Rukh Khan.
Later she has given back to back hits like Bachna Hai Haseeno (2008), Love Aaj Kal (2009), Housefull (2009).
Currently she is all set with Prakash Jha's ambitious project Aarakshan co-starring Amitabh Bachchan and Saif Ali Khan. She plays Bachchan's daughter and Khan's love-interest in the film.
Personal Life:
Deepika was dating Ranbir Kapoor since March 2008 then they broke up in November 2009. Presently she is dating Kingfisher scion Siddhartha Mallya.
Fashion:
Deepika Padukone is much, much more than just a pretty face, she is a powerhouse. She is dwell of beauty and grace. Whether it's traditional wear or western she carries it off with elan.
Box Office Collection:
Love Aaj Kal - Rs 119 crore (Total Gross Collection)
Housefull - Rs 95 crore (Total Gross Collection)
Filmography:
As An Actor
Rana (2012) (Under Production)
Vishwaroopam (2012) (To Go On Floor)
Desi Boyz (November 18, 2011) (Under Production)
Aarakshan (August 12, 2011) (Under Production) ... Poorbi Anand
Dum Maaro Dum (April 22, 2011) (Released) ... Special Appearance
Heer And Ranjha (2011) (To Go On Floor)
Race 2 (2011) (Under Production)
Happy New Year (2011)
Cocktail (2011) (Under Production)
Chennayil Oru Mazhakkalam (2011) (To Go On Floor)
Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey (December 3, 2010) (Released) ... Kalpana Datta
Break Ke Baad (November 26, 2010) (Released) ... Aaliya Khan
Lafangey Parindey (August 20, 2010) (Released) ... Pinky Palkar
Housefull (April 30, 2010) (Released) ... Sandy
Karthik Calling Karthik (February 26, 2010) (Released) ... Shonali Mukherjee
Main Aurr Mrs Khanna (October 16, 2009) (Released) ... Raina (Special Appearance)
Love Aaj Kal (July 31, 2009) (Released) ... Meera
Billu (February 13, 2009) (Released) ... Special Appearance
Chandni Chowk To China (January 16, 2009) (Released) ... Ms. TSM / Sakhi
Bachna Ae Haseeno (August 15, 2008) (Released) ... Gayatri
Om Shanti Om (November 9, 2007) (Released) ... Shantipriya / Sandy
- Pirate (2007)
Awards:
Winner: Zee Cine Award for International Female Icon (2011)
Movie: Love Aaj Kal
Winner: Screen Award for Most Promising Newcomer - Female (2008)
Movie: Om Shanti Om
Winner: Filmfare Award for Sony Head N Shoulders Fresh Face Of The Year Award (2007)
Movie: Break Ke Baad
Nominated: Stardust Award for Best Actress - Comedy / Romance (2011)
Movie: Housefull
Nominated: Stardust Award for Best Actress - Thriller/ Action (2011)
Movie: Karthik Calling Karthik
Nominated: Screen Award for Best Actress (2010)
Movie: Love Aaj Kal
Nominated: Apsara Award for Best Actress In Leading Role (2010)
Movie: Love Aaj Kal
Nominated: Stardust Award for Superstar Of Tommorow - Female (2010)
Movie: Love Aaj Kal
Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actor In A Leading Role - Female (2010)
Movie: Love Aaj Kal
Nominated: IIFA Award for Performance In A Leading Role (Female) (2010)
Movie: Love Aaj Kal
Nominated: : Stardust Award for Superstar Of Tommorow - Female (2008)
Movie: Om Shanti Om
Nominated: IIFA Award for Performance In A Leading Role (Female) (2008)
Movie: Om Shanti Om
Nominated: Zee Cine Award for Most Promising Debut - Female (2008)
Movie: Om Shanti Om
Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actress (2007)
Movie: Om Shanti Om