Deepika Padukone Biography: Career, Achievements, Family, and Net Worth 2024
Name– Deepika Padukone
- Date of Birth – 5 January 1986
- Place of Birth – Copenhagen, Denmark
- Nationality – Indian
- Occupation – Actress, Producer
Education
Schooling
Sophia High School, Bangalore
Pre-University
Mount Carmel College, Bangalore
University
Enrolled at Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) for a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology (did not complete due to modeling career)
Career
Modeling
dipika padukon Started her career as a model. gaining recognition with a Liril soap commercial. She walked the ramp for many top designers. became the brand ambassador for several high-profile brands.
Acting Debut
Dipika Made her acting debut with the Kannada film “Aishwarya” in 2006.
Bollywood Debut
Rose to fame with her Bollywood debut in “Om Shanti Om” (2007), opposite Shah Rukh Khan, for which she won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.
Notable Films
- Om Shanti Om – 2007
- Love Aaj Kal -2009
- Cocktail – 2012
- Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani – 2013
- Chennai Express – 2013
- Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela – 2013
- Piku – 2015
- Bajirao Mastani – 2015
- Padmaavat – 2018
- Chhapaak – 2020
- 83 -2021
- kalki – 2024
Awards and Achievements
- Multiple Filmfare Awards including Best Actress for “Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela” and “Piku.”
- Named among the highest-paid actresses in India.
- Featured in TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in the World in 2018.
- Honored with several other accolades for her contributions to Indian cinema.
Personal Life
- Father– Prakash Padukone (former badminton player)
- Mother– Ujjala Padukone (travel agent)
- Sister: Anisha Padukone (golfer)
- Husband: Ranveer Singh (married in November 2018)
Philanthropy
Founder -The Live Love Laugh Foundation- Works on mental health awareness.
Actively involved in many charitable works, including women’s rights and health initiatives.
Net Worth
$40 million- 2024 , Earn from cting career, endorsements, and business ventures.
Other Ventures
Producer
Co-founded the production company KA Entertainment, produced films like Chhapaak and 83.
Entrepreneur
Involved in fashion and lifestyle brands, including her own line of clothing and collaborations with other brands
Deepika Padukone is celebrated for her acting prowess & her contributions to mental health awareness and her influence in the fashion industry.
