Deepika Padukone

Contemporary 2006–present

One of the highest-paid and most acclaimed actresses in India, Deepika Padukone commands both blockbusters and prestige dramas. Her collaborations with Sanjay Leela Bhansali produced some of her finest work. A vocal mental-health advocate, she founded the Live Love Laugh Foundation.

Honours: Padma Shri; multiple Filmfare Awards; named among Time’s 100 most influential.

Filmography

Recent & Ongoing

2026

King

Action Dir. Siddharth Anand

Shah Rukh Khan’s big December action event; Suhana Khan’s theatrical debut.

2023

Pathaan

Spy Action Dir. Siddharth Anand

The film that supercharged the YRF Spy Universe and SRK’s comeback.

Signature Roles

Om Shanti Om

Piku

Padmaavat

Bajirao Mastani

Gehraiyaan

Best known for: Om Shanti Om · Piku · Padmaavat · Bajirao Mastani · Pathaan · Gehraiyaan

Did You Know?

Amitabh Bachchan was initially rejected by All India Radio for his now-legendary baritone voice.
Gabbar Singh of Sholay was voted one of the greatest screen villains of Indian cinema — and inspired a famous biscuit ad campaign.
Kishore Kumar had no formal training in classical music, yet became one of the most influential playback singers ever.

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