PERSONAL INFORMATION
Nickname(s): Deepi, Deepz
Full Name: Deepika Prakash Padukone [1] Zauba Corp
Profession(s): Actress, Model, Entrepreneur
Date of Birth: 5 January 1986 (Sunday)
Age (as of 2025): 39 Years
Birthplace: Copenhagen, Denmark
Zodiac sign: Capricorn
Nationality: Indian
Hometown: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Religion: Hinduism
Caste: Brahmin (Chitrapur Saraswat)
Food Habit: Non-Vegetarian
Engagement Date: Year, 2015
Marriage Date: 14-15 November 2018
Marriage Place: Lake Como, Lombardy, Italy
Age: 39 Years
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EDUCATION
School(s): • Sophia High School, Bengaluru • Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru (class 11 and class 12)
College/University: IGNOU
Educational Qualification: BA course in Sociology and Economics (dropped out) [3] The Times of India [4] The Indian Express
Education: College Dropout
PHYSICAL STATISTICS
[2]NDTV IndiaHeight: in centimeters- 175 cm in meters- 1.75 m in Feet Inches- 5′ 9″
Weight (approx.): in kilograms – 55 kg in pounds – 121 lbs
Figure Measurements (approx.): 34-26-34
Eye Colour: Brown
Hair Colour: Brown
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS
Marital Status: Married
Affairs/Boyfriends: • Muzammil Ibrahim (Actor; early 2000s) • Nihaar Pandya (Actor; 2005) • Upen Patel (Actor; rumoured) • Mahendra Singh Dhoni (Cricketer; rumoured) (2007) • Yuvraj Singh (Cricketer; rumoured) (2008) • Siddharth Mallya (Actor; 2008) • Ranbir Kapoor (Actor) • Ranveer Singh (Actor)
Husband/Spouse: Ranveer Singh (m. 2018-present)
Children: Daughter – Dua Padukone Singh (born on 1 September 2024)
Parents: Father – Prakash Padukone (Former Indian Badminton Player) Mother – Ujjala Padukone (Worked as a Travel Agent)
Siblings: Brother – None Sister – Anisha Padukone (Younger, Golfer)
Husband: Ranveer Singh
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Debut: Film (Kannada): Aishwarya (2006) as Aishwarya Film (Hindi): Om Shanti Om (2007) as Shantipriya/Sandhya Sandy Film (Tamil): Kochadaiiyaan (2014; animated) as Vadhana Devi Film (English; Bollywood): Finding Fanny as Angelina “Angie” Eucharistica Film (English; Hollywood): XXX: Return of Xander Cage (2017) as as Serena Unger
Awards, Honours, Achievements: Filmfare Awards • 2008: Best Debut Actress for Om Shanti Om • 2008: Special Award for Fresh Face of the Year • 2014: Best Actress for Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram Leela • 2016: Best Actress for Piku International Indian Film Academy Awards • 2008: Popular Award Best Debut Actress for Om Shanti Om • 2014: Special Award Entertainer of the Year • 2014: Popular Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for Chennai Express • 2014: Special Award- Star Plus Hottest Pair for Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewan; shared with Ranbir Kapoor • 2015: Special Award- IIFA Award for Woman of the Year • 2016: Best Actress in a Leading Role for Piku • 2019: Special Award- IIFA BIG 20 Award for Best Actress for Chennai Express Zee Cine Award • 2011: Popular Award for International Icon – Female • 2014: Special Award for Dhamakedar Performer (a.k.a. “Dynamic Performer”) • 2014: Popular Award for Best Actress for Chennai Express • 2016: Critics Choice Award for Best Actress for Piku • 2016: Popular Award- Best Actress for Bajirao Mastani • 2019: Jury’s Choice Award for Best Actress for Padmaavat Apsara Film Producers Guild Awards • 2008: Best Female Debut for Om Shanti Om • 2010: Special Award- Chevrolet Heartbeat of the Nation (Female) for Love Aaj Kal • 2014: Best Actress for Chennai Express • 2015: Special Award- Entertainer of The Year • 2016: Best Actress for the film Piku GQ Awards, India • 2012: Woman of the Year • 2018: Creative Personality Stardust Awards • 2012: Special Award- Style Icon of the Year • 2014: Reader’s Choice- Star of the Year – Actress for Finding Fanny and Happy New Year • 2016: Reader’s Choice- Best Actress for Piku and Tamasha IBNLive Movie Awards • 2014: Popular Award- Best Actress for Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram Leela • 2016: Popular Award- Best Actress for Piku BIG Star Entertainment Awards • 2012: Most Entertaining Actress in a Romantic Role for Cocktail • 2013: Most Entertaining Pair of the Year for Chennai Express (Shared with: Shah Rukh Khan) • 2013: Most Entertaining Actor in a Comedy Film (Female) for Chennai Express • 2013: Most Entertaining Actress for Chennai Express • 2015: Most Entertaining Actress for Piku, Bajirao Mastani, Tamasha • 2015: Most Entertaining Actress In a Drama Role for Piku Screen Awards • 2008: Jodi No. 1 for Om Shanti Om (Shared with: Shah Rukh Khan) • 2008: Most Promising Newcomer Actress for Om Shanti Om • 2012: Best Actress (Popular) for Desi Boyz • 2014: Best Actress – Popular for Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram Leela, Chennai Express, Race 2 • 2014: Best Actress for Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram LeelaChennai Express • 2015: Best Actress – Popular for Happy New Year • 2016: Best Actress (Popular) for Piku, Bajirao Mastani, Tamasha • 2016: Best Actress for Piku • 2017: Best Style Icon Filmfare Glamour And Style Awards • 2015: Most Glamorous On-Screen Couple (Shared with: Ranveer Singh) • 2015, 2017, 2018: Winner Filmfare Glamour and Style Award Most Glamorous Star (Female) Femina Beauty Awards • 2019: Beautiful Couple of the Year (Shared with: Ranveer Singh) • 2019: Woman of the Year • 2020: Powerful Performer of the Year for Chhapaak International Honours • 2025: A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Other Awards • 2008: Annual Central European Bollywood Award for Breakthrough Role (Actress) for the film Om Shanti Om • 2009: GR8! Women Achiever Award for Most Promising Newcomer • 2013: Times of India Film Award (Critics) for Best Actress for the film Cocktail • 2014: NDTV Indian of the Year Award for Entertainer of the Year • 2015: GQ India Man of The Year for Woman of the Year • 2016: NDTV Indian of the Year Award for Actress of the Year for Piku, Bajirao Mastani, Tamasha • 2020: Mirchi Music Award- Special Award Royal Stag Make It Large • 2021: Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival (DPIFF)- Best Actress for Chhapaak • 2022: GQ India Man of The Year for Global Fashion Personality • 28 March 2022: TIME100 Impact Award for spreading awareness about mental health • In May 2023, she was featured on the cover of Time magazine. Note: She has many more accolades to her name.
MONEY FACTOR
Car Collection: • Audi Q7 • Audi A8 • Mini Cooper • BMW 5-Series • Mercedes-Benz S-Class • Range Rover Vogue • Mercedes-Maybach S650 • Porsche Cayenne • Audi A6
Assets/Properties: • A plot in Alibaug (bought in September 2021) [7] Women’s era • A house worth Rs 119 crore in Mumbai (bought in December 2022) [8] Zee News
Salary (approx.): Rs. 14 Crore/Film (as in 2018)
Income (as of 2018): Rs. 112.8 crore/annum [9] Forbes India
Net Worth (approx.): Rs. 400 – Rs 500 Crore (as of 2024)
OTHER INFORMATION
Address: B/Cozihom, Pali Hill, Bandra (West), Mumbai 400050
Hobbies: Dancing, Reading, Playing badminton, Cooking
Likes/Dislikes: Likes: Eating South Indian snacks, wearing Indian clothes like sarees, chudidaars, to put mascara, gym wear Dislikes: Negativity, Wearing Designer Clothes
Tattoo(s): • A tattoo on her neck: RK (Ranbir Kapoor’s initials) • A tattoo on her left ankle: Floral anklet • A tattoo on behind the left ear: Behind her left ear
Actor(s): Aamir Khan , Amitabh Bachchan , Shah Rukh Khan , Brad Pitt , Richard Gere
Actresses: Hema Malni , Sridevi , Madhuri Dixit , Kajol
Film(s): Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, The Color of Paradise, Cinderella Man
Singer(s): A.R. Rahman , Rihanna , Jennifer Lopez , Justin Bieber
Colour(s): White, Mauve
Fashion Designer(s): Anju Modi, Tarun Tahiliani, Manish Malhotra , Rohit Bal
Fashion Brand: Zara
Holiday Destination(s): France, Maldives
Food: Ravioli Bolognese, Pasta, Dal-Chawal, Biryani, Maharashtrian Varan, South Indian Food, Mediterranean Food, Dim Sum, Spaghetti, Pasta, Chocolates
Sports: Badminton, Football, Polo
Restaurants: • Olive, Mumbai • Ram and Shyam, Mumbai • Sunny’s, Bengaluru • Ping Pong, London • Scalini, London • Soho House, Toronto • Mabula, South Africa
INTERESTING BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Deepika Padukone, a name synonymous with grace and talent, had a rather introverted childhood, characterized by a small circle of friends. Despite this reserved disposition, she showcased a remarkable flair for modeling during her formative years, embarking on a few assignments that hinted at her future in the fashion industry. Deepika was greatly influenced by her father, Prakash Padukone, a former national badminton champion. Inspired by his legacy, she took to the court with passion, competing at the state level until she completed her tenth grade. Though badminton was her first love and a path she initially envisioned for herself, her aspirations soon took a turn towards modeling.
At the age of 17, Deepika made a pivotal decision to relocate from her hometown of Bengaluru to the bustling metropolis of Mumbai to pursue modeling full-time. She moved in with her aunt and quickly began her ascent in the fashion world under the guidance of renowned fashion guru Prasad Bidapa. It wasn’t long before her talent shone brightly, earning her the coveted “Model of the Year” award at the 5th annual Kingfisher Fashion Awards and securing her a place in the spotlight as she walked the ramp for celebrated designers, including the illustrious Suneet Varma. Her modeling career gained significant traction when she featured in the 2004 Liril Orange advertisement, which catapulted her into the public eye and set the stage for a series of successful commercial endorsements with brands like Close-Up, Pepsi, and Gillette.
As Deepika’s modeling portfolio expanded, so did opportunities in film. Although Salman Khan initially noticed her during a modeling assignment and offered her a role, she was not ready to step into acting just yet. However, her debut in the Hindi music video “Naam Hai Tera” in 2005 marked the beginning of her cinematic journey. She honed her acting skills under the tutelage of Anupam Kher and trained in dance with Shiamak Davar. Her modeling prowess was further showcased in the Kingfisher Calendar in 2006, and she graced the campaigns of varied brands like Luxor and Asian Paints. Despite being considered for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film “Saawariya,” the role eventually went to another actress. Nevertheless, her breakthrough came with Farah Khan’s blockbuster “Om Shanti Om” in 2007, which established her as a major Bollywood star overnight.
Deepika continued to rise in the industry with remarkable performances in various films, including hits like “Chandni Chowk to China,” “Piku,” and the much-acclaimed “Bajirao Mastani,” which solidified her status as the highest-paid actress in Bollywood by 2016. Her dedication extended beyond acting; she also ventured into social causes by adopting a village in Maharashtra to improve the locals’ basic amenities. In addition to her film career, Deepika established her clothing line “All About You” and founded the Live Love Laugh Foundation, focusing on mental health awareness. Her personal life garnered as much attention as her professional endeavors, especially her relationship with actor Ranveer Singh, with whom she has shared the screen in several successful films. The couple secretly got engaged four years before their wedding in November 2018, further capturing the public’s fascination.
As her career continued to blossom, Deepika also made significant strides in business, launching her skincare brand 82°E and becoming the first Indian House Ambassador for Louis Vuitton. Recently, she expressed her desire to expand the Padukone School of Badminton, co-owned with her father, and took her place on the jury for the prestigious LVMH Prize. With a commitment to social causes and an unwavering passion for her craft, Deepika Padukone remains a dazzling figure in the entertainment industry, inspiring many through her journey from a reserved childhood to becoming one of Bollywood’s most celebrated icons. In 2024, she announced her pregnancy, marking yet another exciting chapter in her life, and continues to engage with her audience through social platforms, sharing insights into her journey, both personal and professional.
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Note: All biographical information compiled from publicly available sources.