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Deepika Padukone Biography
Deepika Padukone is an Indian actor, producer, entrepreneur and mental-health advocate whose career spans Kannada cinema, Hindi blockbusters and an English-language action franchise. Born in Copenhagen and raised in Bengaluru, she competed in badminton at national level before leaving the sport for modelling. After the Kannada film Aishwarya, her double role in Om Shanti Om made her a major Hindi-film star; Cocktail then marked a decisive critical turn. Her 2013 run—Race 2, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Chennai Express and Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela—was followed by Piku, Tamasha, Bajirao Mastani, xXx: Return of Xander Cage and Padmaavat. She founded Ka Productions, producing Chhapaak and ’83, built the self-care brand 82°E, and in 2015 founded LiveLoveLaugh after speaking publicly about her experience of anxiety and depression. Her later work includes Pathaan, Jawan, Fighter, Kalki 2898 AD and Singham Again. Sun Pictures has since cast her with Allu Arjun in Atlee’s upcoming Raaka. Cannes named her to its 2022 Feature Films jury; TIME included her in the 2018 TIME100 and gave her a TIME100 Impact Award in 2022. In 2025, India’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare appointed her its first Mental Health Ambassador, and in 2026 she fronted a new international Hilton campaign while LiveLoveLaugh expanded its rural mental-health work.
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Full name: Deepika Padukone
Deepika Padukone is an Indian actor, producer, entrepreneur and mental-health advocate whose career spans Kannada cinema, Hindi blockbusters and an English-language action franchise. Born in Copenhagen and raised in Bengaluru, she competed in badminton at national level before leaving the sport for modelling. After the Kannada film Aishwarya, her double role in Om Shanti Om made her a major Hindi-film star; Cocktail then marked a decisive critical turn. Her 2013 run—Race 2, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Chennai Express and Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela—was followed by Piku, Tamasha, Bajirao Mastani, xXx: Return of Xander Cage and Padmaavat. She founded Ka Productions, producing Chhapaak and ’83, built the self-care brand 82°E, and in 2015 founded LiveLoveLaugh after speaking publicly about her experience of anxiety and depression. Her later work includes Pathaan, Jawan, Fighter, Kalki 2898 AD and Singham Again. Sun Pictures has since cast her with Allu Arjun in Atlee’s upcoming Raaka. Cannes named her to its 2022 Feature Films jury; TIME included her in the 2018 TIME100 and gave her a TIME100 Impact Award in 2022. In 2025, India’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare appointed her its first Mental Health Ambassador, and in 2026 she fronted a new international Hilton campaign while LiveLoveLaugh expanded its rural mental-health work.
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What is Deepika Padukone best known for?
She is best known for films including Om Shanti Om, Cocktail, Chennai Express, Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela, Piku, Bajirao Mastani, Padmaavat, Pathaan, Jawan, Fighter and Kalki 2898 AD.
Sources: Festival de Cannes · IMDb
How old is Deepika Padukone?
Deepika Padukone was born on January 5, 1986.
Sources: Festival de Cannes
Who is Deepika Padukone married to?
She is married to actor Ranveer Singh. They married in 2018 and are parents to two daughters, including Dua; the couple did not disclose their second daughter's name in the September 2026 announcement.
Sources: TIME · The Indian Express · India Today
Was Deepika Padukone a badminton player?
Yes. She competed at national level before choosing modelling and acting, and has said that sport shaped her discipline.
Sources: Festival de Cannes
What is LiveLoveLaugh?
LiveLoveLaugh is the mental-health foundation Padukone founded in 2015 after publicly discussing her experience of anxiety and depression. It works on awareness, stigma reduction and access to credible resources.
Sources: LiveLoveLaugh
Has Deepika Padukone produced films?
Yes. Through Ka Productions she produced Chhapaak and ’83, acting in both films as well.
Sources: Festival de Cannes
What was Deepika Padukone's Hollywood debut?
Her English-language feature debut was xXx: Return of Xander Cage, in which she played Serena Unger opposite Vin Diesel.
Sources: Festival de Cannes · IMDb
Is Deepika Padukone confirmed for King?
Not in the official studio material reviewed through September 26, 2026. Red Chillies Entertainment's King page names Shah Rukh Khan but does not list Padukone, so FameShelf does not treat press speculation as a confirmed credit.
Sources: Red Chillies Entertainment
Is Deepika Padukone in Brahmastra 2?
Her spokesperson told India Today in August 2026 that she was not associated with Brahmastra 2 and called the reports baseless.
Sources: India Today
What book has Deepika Padukone called a favourite?
In a 2010 Rediff interview she named Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner. The preference is dated, and the displayed paperback is a catalog reference rather than a claim about her personal copy.
Sources: Rediff · Penguin Random House
What is Deepika Padukone's skincare routine?
In a 2023 first-person routine feature, she emphasized cleansing, hydration and sunscreen and said she removes makeup at night. No named product is inferred.
Sources: The Indian Express
What official mental-health role does Deepika Padukone hold?
India's Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare appointed her its first Mental Health Ambassador in October 2025.
Sources: LiveLoveLaugh
What upcoming film is Deepika Padukone officially confirmed for?
Sun Pictures lists her in the cast of Raaka, an upcoming film starring Allu Arjun and directed by Atlee. The official page reviewed on September 26, 2026 did not publish her role name or a release date, so FameShelf does not infer either.
Sources: Sun Pictures