Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Deepika Padukone
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Deepika Padukone made an impact.
Deepika Padukone is a prominent Indian actress known for her work in Hindi cinema. She has received numerous accolades, including three Filmfare Awards. Recognized for her influence, Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people globally in 2018. She was also honored with the Time100 Impact Award in 2022, solidifying her status as a significant figure in the entertainment industry and beyond.
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Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh joyfully announced they are expecting their second child. The announcement included a sweet glimpse of their daughter, Dua, adding to the excitement surrounding the news.
2004: Began full-time career as a model
In 2004, Deepika Padukone began her full-time career as a model under the tutelage of Prasad Bidapa, shifting her focus from badminton.
2005: Runway debut at Lakmé Fashion Week and won Model of the Year
In 2005, Deepika Padukone made her runway debut at the Lakmé Fashion Week for designer Suneet Varma and won the Model of the Year award at the Kingfisher Fashion Awards, marking significant achievements in her early modeling career.
2006: Appeared in Kingfisher Calendar and music video for Naam Hai Tera
In 2006, Deepika Padukone gained recognition by appearing in the Kingfisher Calendar and featuring in the music video for Himesh Reshammiya's song "Naam Hai Tera", increasing her fame and visibility.
2006: Acting debut with Aishwarya
In 2006, Deepika Padukone made her acting debut in the Kannada film Aishwarya, directed by Indrajit Lankesh. The film was a commercial success, marking the beginning of her acting career.
2007: Bollywood Debut with Om Shanti Om
In 2007, Deepika Padukone made her Bollywood debut in Om Shanti Om, alongside Shah Rukh Khan, earning her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.
2007: Starred in Om Shanti Om
In 2007, Deepika Padukone starred in the masala film Om Shanti Om, set against the backdrop of the Hindi film industry. The film became the highest-grossing Hindi film of the year, and she won the Filmfare Best Female Debut Award for her performance.
2008: Acted in Bachna Ae Haseeno
In 2008, Deepika Padukone played one of Ranbir Kapoor's love interests in the romantic comedy Bachna Ae Haseeno. The film was a financial success.
2008: Starred in Race and Started relationship with Ranbir Kapoor
In 2008, Deepika Padukone starred in 'Race', and began a romantic relationship with co-star Ranbir Kapoor while filming 'Bachna Ae Haseeno'.
2009: Starring role in Love Aaj Kal
In 2009, Deepika Padukone received praise for her starring role in the romance Love Aaj Kal, which was followed by a brief career setback.
2009: Starred in Chandni Chowk to China and Love Aaj Kal
In 2009, Deepika Padukone starred in Chandni Chowk to China and Love Aaj Kal. Love Aaj Kal proved to be the third highest-grossing Hindi film of the year, and Padukone received another Best Actress nomination at Filmfare.
2009: Wrote columns for Hindustan Times and Participated in World 10K Bangalore marathon
In 2009, Deepika Padukone was hired by Hindustan Times to write weekly columns for their lifestyle section, and she participated in the World 10K Bangalore marathon, which raised ₹13.1 million in support of 81 NGOs.
2010: Adopted Ambegaon village and Visited Indian troops
In 2010, Deepika Padukone adopted the Maharashtrian village of Ambegaon as part of NDTV's Greenathon Campaign, to provide the village with electricity. She also visited Indian troops in Jammu for an Independence Day special episode of NDTV's reality show Jai Jawaan.
2010: Five film releases
In 2010, Deepika Padukone had five film releases: Karthik Calling Karthik, Housefull, Lafangey Parindey, Break Ke Baad, and Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey. Housefull was her most financially profitable film that year.
2011: Item number in Dum Maaro Dum and acted in Aarakshan and Desi Boyz
In 2011, Deepika Padukone performed an item number in the film Dum Maaro Dum, acted in Aarakshan, and appeared in Desi Boyz. The series of poorly received films led critics to perceive that she had "[lost] her sparkle."
2012: Starred in Cocktail
In 2012, Deepika Padukone starred in the romantic comedy Cocktail, which marked a turning point in her career and earned her Best Actress nominations at several award ceremonies. Critics praised her performance, and the film was a box office success.
2012: Turning point with Cocktail
In 2012, the romantic comedy Cocktail marked a turning point in Deepika Padukone's career, leading to further success.
2013: Recognized as the most successful contemporary actress
By 2013, several media publications began crediting Deepika Padukone as the most successful contemporary actress in India.
2013: Starring roles in Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani and Chennai Express and Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela
In 2013, Deepika Padukone gained further success with starring roles in Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani and Chennai Express. She also received critical acclaim for her role in Bhansali's Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela, winning a Filmfare Award.
2013: Launch of Clothing Line with Van Heusen
In 2013, Deepika Padukone launched her own line of clothing for women, in association with the retail chain Van Heusen.
2013: Starred in top-grossing Hindi films
In 2013, Deepika Padukone starred in four of the top-grossing Hindi films of the year, including 'Race 2', 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani', and 'Chennai Express'. Her performances were highly praised, especially in 'Chennai Express', which became one of the highest-grossing Indian films.
2014: Featured in Kochadaiiyaan and Happy New Year
In 2014, Deepika Padukone featured opposite Rajinikanth in the Tamil film 'Kochadaiiyaan' and starred in 'Happy New Year' alongside Shah Rukh Khan. While her role in 'Happy New Year' was considered of minimal importance, the film became one of her most commercially successful. During the production of 'Happy New Year', Deepika suffered from depression and anxiety.
2014: Starring Role in Happy New Year
In 2014, Deepika Padukone starred in the heist comedy Happy New Year, adding to her streak of successful films.
2014: Highest visible face on television in India
In 2014, TAM AdEX named Deepika Padukone the most visible face on television in India that year, earning ₹50 million (US$590,000) to ₹60 million (US$710,000) per endorsement deal.
2015: Starred in Tamasha and Bajirao Mastani
In 2015, Deepika Padukone starred in 'Tamasha' and 'Bajirao Mastani'. Her performance in 'Tamasha' was considered one of her best, and 'Bajirao Mastani' proved to be the fourth highest-grossing Bollywood film of the year.
2015: Starring roles in Bajirao Mastani and Piku
In 2015, Deepika Padukone starred in Bajirao Mastani and Piku, winning another Filmfare Award for Best Actress for Piku.
2015: Starred in Piku
In 2015, Deepika Padukone starred in Shoojit Sircar's comedy-drama 'Piku', portraying a headstrong Bengali girl. Her performance in 'Piku' was highly praised, and the film was a box office hit, earning her several awards.
2015: Speaking about overcoming depression
In a 2015 interview, Deepika Padukone spoke about her personal experience of overcoming depression, and in October that year she formed a foundation to create awareness on mental health in India, named The Live Love Laugh Foundation.
2016: Launch of More Than Just Sad campaign
In 2016, Deepika Padukone launched a campaign named More Than Just Sad to assist general physicians in their treatment of patients suffering from depression or anxiety. Also in 2016, The Live Love Laugh Foundation teamed with Facebook and the AASRA organisation to launch multilingual tools and educational resources in Facebook's networking site to support people with suicidal tendencies.
2017: Hollywood debut in XXX: Return of Xander Cage
In 2017, Deepika Padukone made her Hollywood debut in 'XXX: Return of Xander Cage', playing the leading lady opposite Vin Diesel. The film earned over US$345 million worldwide.
2018: Formed Ka Productions
In 2018, Deepika Padukone formed her own company, named Ka Productions, and took time off work to focus on her home and family.
2018: Portrayed Rani Padmavati in Padmaavat
In 2018, Deepika Padukone portrayed Rani Padmavati in the period drama 'Padmaavat'. The film faced violent protests and controversies, but it emerged as one of Indian cinema's biggest grossers. Deepika received another Best Actress nomination at Filmfare.
2018: Received World Economic Forum's Crystal Award
In 2018, Deepika Padukone received the World Economic Forum's Crystal Award for her work with The Live Love Laugh Foundation, which creates awareness on mental health in India.
2018: Starring Role in Padmaavat
In 2018, Deepika Padukone starred in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's period drama Padmaavat, adding another significant role to her filmography.
2018: High Brand Value
In 2018, Duff & Phelps' listings of Indian celebrities with the highest brand value peaking at the second position with an estimated brand value of US$102.5 million for Deepika Padukone.
2020: First Indian brand ambassador for Louis Vuitton
In 2020, Deepika Padukone became the first Indian brand ambassador for Louis Vuitton.
2020: Starred in and Produced Chhapaak
In 2020, Ka Productions' first release was 'Chhapaak', a drama in which Deepika Padukone starred as an acid attack survivor. The film received significant political backlash and failed commercially.
2020: Crystal Award from the World Economic Forum
The World Economic Forum presented Deepika Padukone with the Crystal Award in 2020 for creating awareness on mental health.
2021: Starred in 83
In 2021, Deepika Padukone starred in '83', a sports drama about India's victory at the 1983 Cricket World Cup. The film received positive reviews but failed to perform well commercially.
2022: Launch of self-care brand 82°E
In 2022, Deepika Padukone launched her own self-care brand, named 82°E, beginning with skincare products. The brand raised $7.5 million in seed funding to launch new products.
2022: Starred in Gehraiyaan and served as a jury member at Cannes Film Festival
In 2022, Deepika Padukone starred in 'Gehraiyaan', a drama released on Amazon Prime Video, and she served as a jury member at the Cannes Film Festival.
2022: Brand ambassador for Cartier
In 2022, Deepika Padukone was named a brand ambassador for the luxury jewellery brand Cartier.
2022: Time100 Impact Award and recognition on International Women's Day
On International Women's Day in 2022, Outlook India listed Deepika Padukone as one of the women redefining leadership roles. In the same year, Padukone was awarded the Time100 Impact Award for her work with mental health advocacy.
2023: Starred in Pathaan and Jawan
In 2023, Deepika Padukone starred in 'Pathaan' and 'Jawan', both of which broke several box-office records. However, the song "Besharam Rang" from 'Pathaan' became controversial.
2023: Role in Pathaan
In 2023, Deepika Padukone starred in the top-grossing action film Pathaan, continuing her success in the film industry.
2023: Longevity as a leading star and analysis by The Week
In 2023, a journalist for Time magazine took note of Deepika Padukone's longevity as a leading star, a rarity for women in Indian cinema. Also in 2023, Namrata Zakharia of The Week analysed that Padukone's acting career, brand endorsements, investments, philanthropy, and marriage to Ranveer Singh were collectively responsible in making her "India's most successful female celebrity".
2024: Starred in Fighter, Kalki 2898 AD, and Singham Again
In 2024, Deepika Padukone starred in 'Fighter', 'Kalki 2898 AD', and 'Singham Again'. 'Kalki 2898 AD' became one of the highest-grossing Indian films of the year.
2024: Roles in Fighter and Kalki 2898 AD
In 2024, Deepika Padukone took on roles in the action films Fighter and Kalki 2898 AD, further establishing her presence in the action genre.
2024: Topped IMDb's List of 100 Most Viewed Indian Stars
In 2024, Deepika Padukone topped IMDb's List of 100 Most Viewed Indian Stars.
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