How Deepika Padukone Shaped the Future: A Legacy Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 19, 2026

How the contributions of Deepika Padukone continue to shape the world today.

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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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Legacy & Impact

2008: Topped Indian Maxim's "Hot 100" list

In 2008, Deepika Padukone topped Indian Maxim's "Hot 100" list.

2010: Named the "World's Sexiest Woman"

In 2010, Deepika Padukone was named the "World's Sexiest Woman" by the Indian edition of FHM.

2012: Named "India's Most Beautiful Woman"

In 2012, Deepika Padukone was named "India's Most Beautiful Woman" by the Indian edition of People magazine and topped The Times of India's listing of the "Most Desirable Woman".

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: Topped The Times of India's listing of the "Most Desirable Woman"

In 2013, Deepika Padukone topped The Times of India's listing of the "Most Desirable Woman".

2013: Described as Strong and Motivated by Vir Sanghvi

In 2013, journalist Vir Sanghvi described Deepika Padukone as "strong, someone who makes up her own mind, [and] has motivation within herself."

2014: Highest ranked woman on Forbes' Celebrity 100

From 2014, Deepika Padukone was the highest ranked woman on the Indian edition of Forbes' "Celebrity 100" list.

2014: Named the "World's Sexiest Woman"

In 2014, Deepika Padukone was named the "World's Sexiest Woman" by the Indian edition of FHM.

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.

2016: Selected as the "Sexiest Asian Woman"

In 2016, Deepika Padukone was selected by the UK magazine Eastern Eye as the "Sexiest Asian Woman".

2016: Tenth highest-paid actress in the world

In 2016, the global edition of Forbes ranked Deepika Padukone as the tenth highest-paid actress in the world.

2017: Featured among India's 50 most powerful people

In 2017, India Today featured Deepika Padukone among the nation's 50 most powerful people.

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: Named one of Time's 100 most influential people

In 2018, Deepika Padukone was recognized by Time as one of the 100 most influential people in the world, marking a significant moment in her career and global recognition.

2018: Selected as the "Sexiest Asian Woman"

In 2018, Deepika Padukone was selected by the UK magazine Eastern Eye as the "Sexiest Asian Woman".

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.

2018: Highest-earning woman celebrity in India and Time 100

In 2018, Forbes ranked Deepika Padukone as the highest-earning woman celebrity in India. Also in 2018, Time magazine named Padukone one of the 100 most influential people in the world; Variety magazine featured her in their list of the 50 most impactful women in the world, and the market research firm YouGov named her the world's thirteenth most admired woman.

2019: Featured among India's 50 most powerful people

In 2019, India Today featured Deepika Padukone among the nation's 50 most powerful people, as did The Indian Express.

2019: Unveiling of Wax Statue at Madame Tussauds

In 2019, Madame Tussauds unveiled Deepika Padukone's wax statue in London.

2020: First Indian brand ambassador for Louis Vuitton

In 2020, Deepika Padukone became the first Indian brand ambassador for Louis Vuitton.

2020: Analysis in The Millennial Woman in Bollywood

In the book The Millennial Woman in Bollywood (2020) author Maithili Shyam Rao wrote that Deepika Padukone challenges conventional social and sexual mores through her on-screen roles and off-screen persona.

2022: Awarded the Time100 Impact Award

In 2022, Deepika Padukone was awarded the Time100 Impact Award, further solidifying her influence and impact on a global scale.

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: Featured among India's 50 most powerful people

In 2023, India Today featured Deepika Padukone among the nation's 50 most powerful people, as did The Indian Express.

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".