DEEPIKA Padukone is one of the highest-paying actresses in India.
Deepika works predominantly in Hindi films, enjoying much success throughout her career.
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Deepika is one of the highest-paid actresses in Bollywood and she stars predominantly in Hindi films Credit: AFP Who is Bollywood star Deepika Padukone?
Deepika Padukone was born on January 5, 1986, in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Her father is famous former Indian badminton player Prakash Padukone.
Deepika followed in her father's footsteps and played badminton as a teenager at the national level.
However, she left the sport to pursue a career in modelling before making her acting debut in 2006.
In addition to her acting, the actress is a writer, activist and fashion designer.
She has written opinion columns and has worked with women's health and fitness magazines.
She also supports various charities by participating in activities to raise money and awareness of their causes.
Deepika has her own company, Ka Enterprises, where she has invested in several start-ups.
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In 2022 she launched her own self-care brand called 82°E, beginning with skincare products.
Speaking to Vogue India about her brand she said: “For me, 82°E is a way of combining the best Indian ingredients with global standards of skincare to give you a product that is as effective as having to use multiple products.”
What films has Deepika Padukone starred in?
Deepika has starred in over 30 films since her acting debut in 2006.
Her first film was Aishwarya in 2006 where she played the lead love interest.
Some other films she has starred in include:
Om Shanti Om - 2007 Bachna Ae Hasseno - 2008 Love Aaj Kal - 2009 Karthik Calling Karthik - 2010 Break Ke Baad - 2010 Deszi Boyz - 2011 Cocktail - 2012 Race 2 - 2013 Happy New Year - 2014 XXX: Return of Xander Cage - 2017 Chhapaak - 2020 Is Deepika Padukone married?
Deepika married Indian actor and record label owner Ranveer Singh Bhavani in 2018.
Ranveer and Deepika began dating in August 2012 when they were co-stars in Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela.
The couple dated for six years before announcing their engagement in October 2018.
They married in November in traditional Hindu and Sikh ceremonies at Lake Como, Italy.
Does Deepika Padukone have any children?
Deepika and Ranveer do not share any children together, however, both have spoken publicly about their desires for children.
In 2013, Deepika was interviewed by Rajeev Masand where she revealed her 10-year plan.
She said: "Hopefully, be working enough to take them to shoots. Have a happy family. And at the same time, still doing what I am doing."
Ranveer has also been vocal about fatherhood, revealing the names he would like to give his children.
What is Deepika Padukone's net worth?
According to celebrity net worth, Deepika is worth an estimated $40 million.
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She earned the majority of her fortune from her extensive roles in major Bollywood movies.
She continues to earn millions per year from endorsements, film appearances and her various business ventures.