Deepika Padukone is a Hindi film actress and model. Deepika has made her mark in Bollywood with her hard work and dedication and she is the most talked about and attractive celebrity among Indian celebrities. She has been a national level badminton player as a teenager but did not pursue a career in sports to become a fashion model and went into films. She has received a lot of love from critics as well as the public and due to this her name is one of the top actresses of today. Today, the number of her fans is in the millions, the actress has been awarded the Filmfare Award thrice.
Deepika Padukone Bio/Wiki
Real Name/Full Name | Deepika Padukone |
Nick Name | Deepi, Deepz |
Profession | Model, Actress |
Debut Movie | Aishwarya (Kannada) (2006) Om Shanti Om (Hindi) (2007) |
Physical Stat | |
Height | In Centimeter- 173 cm In Meter- 1.73 m In Feet- 5’8 Feet |
Weight | In Kilogram- 55 kg In Pound- 121 lbs |
Body Measurement | 34-26-34 |
Eye color | Black |
Hair color | Brown |
Personal Life | |
Date Of Birth | 5 January 1986 |
Deepika Padukone Age (2022) | 36 Years |
Birthplace | Copenhegan, Denmark |
Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
Nationality | Indian |
Home town | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
School | Sophia High School, Bengaluru |
College/University | Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru |
Religion/Cast | Hinduism/ Bramhin (Chitrapur Saraswat) |
Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Hobbies | Dancing, Reading, Cooking |
Family Member | |
Marital Status | Married |
Affairs/Boyfriend | Nihaar Pandya Upen Patel Yuvraj Singh Ranbir Kapoor Siddharth Mallya Ranveer Singh |
Husband | Ranveer Singh Marriage Date- 14 November 2018 |
Children | None |
Parents | Father- Prakash Padukone Mother-Ujjala Padukonne |
Sibling | Brother- None Sister-Anisha Padukone (Golfer) |
Income | |
Net worth (2021) | 40 Million USD |
Charges Per Movie | 30 Crore INR |

Deepika Padukone’s Family & Husband
Deepika was born on 5 January 1986 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Her father’s name is Prakash Padukone, who is a famous badminton player. Her mother’s name is Ujjwala. She also has a younger sister named Anisha. Deepika Padukone got married to Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh on 14 November 2018.
Early Life and Education
Deepika did her early education from Sophia High School in Bangalore. After this she completed her studies from Mount Carmel College. She was enrolled in Indira Gandhi National Open University for a degree in BA Sociology but left it due to a career in modeling.
Deepika Padukone’s Career
Deepika’s Hindi film career started with the blockbuster film ‘Om Shanti Om’. She also received the Filmfare Award for Best Debut Actress for this film. Although after this she also had to face failure in many films, but Deepika never gave up, the film ‘Cocktail’ was the turning point of her life. His performance in the film was highly praised and loved by both critics and the public.
Apart from this, Deepika has worked in Chennai Express (2013), Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013), Piku (2015), Padmaavat (2018), Chhapaak (2020). In the year 2021, her film 83 was released. Apart from these, her films Gehraiyaan, Cirkus and Pathan will be released in 2022.
Deepika Padukone’s Awards and Honors
In her career, Deepika has won more than 200 awards. Which also includes 3 Filmfare Awards, Om Shanti Om (2008), Goliyon Ki Raasleela: Ram-Leela (2014), Piku (2015).
Some Facts About Deepika Padukone
- In 2006, Deepika Padukone featured alongside music director and songwriter Himesh Reshammiya in the Naam Hai Tera music video. It was Om Shanti Om’s director Farah Khan who spotted the star and decided to sign her on as Shanti Priya, alongside Shah Rukh Khan and Arjun Rampal.
- While it is widely believed that Deepika Padukone made her film debut with Farah Khan directorial Om Shanti Om (2007), it was in a Kannada-language film, Aishwarya, that the actor first appeared on-screen. The romantic drama was directed by Indrajit Lankesh and hit the silver screen on 15th September 2006.
- Before venturing into the acting profession, Deepika Padukone was a model. She was featured in the Kingfisher Calendar and even won the title of the ‘Kingfisher Model of the Year’ in 2005.
- The actor was born in Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark. It is believed that her father, Prakash Padukone, was undergoing an extensive training session in the Scandinavian country at the time.
Deepika Padukone’s FAQ
At what age Deepika started her career?
In 2004, she started working as a model under the guidance of fashion guru Prasad Bidapa.
What is the height of Deepika Padukone?
The height of Deepika is 173 cm or 5’8″ feet.