Deepika Padukone
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Essential facts
Deepika Padukone is the only actress in Bollywood to enter the Rs 500 crore club, delivering back-to-back hits with films like Race 2, Cocktail, Chennai Express and Goliyon Ki Raasleela: Ram-Leela. But her journey in Bollywood has been a struggle as the actress had delivered several flops, after a successful debut opposite Shah Rukh Khan in Om Shaanti Om. The actress also told the media, "I don't think I am a star; I consider myself like any other girl who is of my age. Others may be working in office and doing different jobs. Similarly I don't think I am doing something different. I am also working." The actress' favourite list of Indian designers include Tarun Tahiliani, Manish Malhotra and Rohit Bal. Though her figure does not vouch for it, the actress loves to eat!
A profile
At $44.4 million (Rs.272 crore), she ranked no. 7 in the overall celebrity ranking and no. 1 among female actors in the Brand Value Survey by American Appraisal.
Be it the box office hit Happy New Year or the critically acclaimed indie flick Finding Fanny, the actor is consistently impressing fans and critics alike.
Award reward
She received over 26 awards in 2013-14, ranging from Filmfare to IIF Aawards, for her roles in Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela and Chennai Express.
Deepika Padukone is…
Deepika Padukone is an A-list Indian film actress.
Born: 5 January 1986 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Daughter of one-time Indian national badminton Champion Prakash Padukone.
Height 5' 8½" (1.74 m)
… the world's 10th highest paid actress/ 2016
According to Forbes Deepika Padukone joined the league of Hollywood A-listers [in 2016] in the list of the world's highest-paid actresses.
While American actress Jennifer Lawrence topped the list for the second consecutive year with a whopping 46 million dollar payday, the 30-year-old Bollywood actress is at the tenth spot with gross earnings of 10 million dollars.
Landmark films
Deepika Padukone: Films that changed her life
Amann Khuranaa, The Times of India
Om Shanti Om: Deepika Padukone had a dream debut of sorts what with getting the opportunity to share screen space with the baadshah of Bollywood - Shah Rukh Khan. To be in the same frame as Shah Rukh and getting it right is no child’s play but Deepika pulled it off with relative ease. As Deepika’s performance in the film garnered rave reviews, industry insiders had no doubt that the Bangalore girl will soon be among the most prominent actresses of tinsel town.
Love Aaj Kal: It was not a smooth ride for Deepika Padukone even after making a smashing debut with Om Shanti Om. The road to success was riddled with potholes and they came in form of Bachna Ae Haseeno and Chandni Chowk to China. But Imtiaz Ali’s Love Aaj Kal that released in 2009, proved to be the game-changer. Luckily for Deepika, Love Aaj Kal came at a time when she desperately needed a hit. Also, under Imtiaz’s skillful direction, Deepika could prove her acting prowess.
Cocktail: No one would have thought that Deepika’s journey in films would become even tougher post Love Aaj Kal. But as fate would have it, the actress faced a series of flops in the following two years before Homi Adajania’s romantic comedy Cocktail happened in 2012. Deepika’s character of a carefree bird, Veronica, fetched her a volley of appreciation. A superhit at the box-office, Cocktail earned the leggy lass a huge number of fans. For Deepika, this ‘Cocktail’ was not about letting loose but gaining control of her film career.
Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani: Cast opposite her ex-boyfriend, Ranbir Kapoor, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani is one of Deepika’s most remembered films till date. Playing a bespectacled girl who was studying to be a doctor, Deepika’s innocent portrayal was an ultimate treat for her fans. Deepika’s chemistry with Ranbir was unmatchable and the film managed to further cement the actress' position in the industry.
Chennai Express: Chennai Express was Deepika’s second film with Shah Rukh Khan after Om Shanti Om. Deepika’s flawless portrayal of a South Indian girl received accolades from critics as well as the audience. The manner in which she had picked up the accent of her character was something to look forward to, in Rohit Shetty’s romantic-action comedy. The film minted a whopping Rs 399 crore at the box-office and established Deepika as the new queen of Bollywood.
Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela: Fortunate are the ones who get a chance to work with a director like Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Having proved her acting skills in various films, Deepika was chosen to play Leela in Bhansali’s ambitious project, Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela. While Deepika’s desi look was much appreciated, her performance too stumped everyone. Also, with the film, the actress proved her ability to fit into any kind of role.
Films she rejected
Deepika Padukone: Films she rejected
Actress Deepika Padukone says she has no qualms rejecting film offers that later went on to become blockbusters. Bollywood's Rs 100 crore heroine has always given preference to the script over other aspects of the film. However, there are few films TOI wishes Deepika Padukone wouldn't have turned down. Let's take a look at the films Deepika Padukone had rejected .
Shuddhi: Karan Johar's most-awaited project, Shuddhi. Social media went abuzz with news of Kareena Kapoor and Hrithik Roshan being a part of the project. Before Kareena, Deepika Padukone was offered the female lead in the film. However, due to personal commitments and date issues, Deepika chose Bajirao Mastani over Shuddhi. This also rubbed Karan Johar the wrong way.
Jab Tak Hai Jaan: Before Katrina Kaif, the role of Meera was offered to Deepika Padukone. But Deepika rejected the film and thus lost the chance to star in Yash Chopra's last film. Katrina Kaif fetched rave reviews for her performance in the film. The film also went on to become one of the highest-grossing films at the box-office.
Fast & Furious 7: Many actresses would have killed to be a part of the Fast & Furious 7 franchise and Deepika Padukone was the only actress in Bollywood, who was given an opportunity to star in a movie opposite Vin Diesel. But due to date issues, Deepika finally had to turn down the offer. Deepika was busy with the shoot of Goliyon Ki Raasleela - Ram Leela at that point of time.
Dhoom 3: Bollywood's biggest franchise film, Dhoom 3, had earlier been offered to Deepika Padukone. Katrina Kaif's role as 'Aaliya' had earlier been offered to Deepika. But again due to prior commitments, Deepika could not allot dates for the film. And thus, had to reject the offer.
Roy She may have given a number of hits with Ranbir Kapoor, but the leggy lass chose to turn down this film. Jacqueline Fernandez grabbed the role after Deepika turned it down. However, considering this could have been Deepika's first out-of-the-box role, TOI wondered if Deepika made the right decision.
Filmography
As an actress
2006 Aishwarya
2007 Om Shanti Om
2008 Bachna Ae Haseeno
2009 Chandni Chowk to China
2009 Love Aaj Kal
2009 Main Aurr Mrs Khanna
2010 Break Ke Baad
2010 Housefull
2010 Karthik Calling Karthik
2010 Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey
2010 Lafangey Parindey
2011 Aarakshan
2011 Desi Boyz
2011 Dum Maaro Dum
2012 Cocktail
2013 Chennai Express
2013 Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela
2013 Race2
2013 Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
2014 Finding Fanny
2014 Kochadaiiyaan
2014 Happy New Year
