Born Name
Deepika Padukone
Nick Name
Deepi, Deepz
Sun Sign
Capricorn
Born Place
Copenhagen, Denmark
Nationality
Education
Deepika Padukone attended Sophia High School in Bangalore and completed her pre-university studies at Mount Carmel College, Bangalore.
Deepika was enrolled in Indira Gandhi National Open University in Bachelors of Arts (Sociology) when she got her first film. She had to quit the degree in between.
To learn more about acting, she went to Anupam Kher‘s film academy.
Occupation
Actress and former model
Family
- Father – Prakash Padukone (Former Badminton Player)
- Mother – Ujjala Padukone (Travel Agent)
- Siblings – Anisha Padukone (Younger Sister; born on February 2, 1991) (Golfer)
- Others – Ramesh (Paternal Grandfather) (Secretary of the Mysore Badminton Association)
Manager
Kwan Entertainment (Mumbai, India)
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 7½ in or 171.5 cm
Weight
60 kg or 132 pounds
Boyfriend / Spouse
Deepika dated –
- Muzammil Ibrahim (2004) – She was engaged to actor Muzammil Ibrahim briefly in 2004.
- Nihar Pandya – Deepika dated her first boyfriend Nihar when she was not well known as an actress (mainly during her modeling days) and broke out to better focus on her acting career. But, a couple of years later, she was again spotted with Nihar.
- Ranbir Kapoor (2007-2008) – Ranbir and Deepika remained an item for quite some time. They had appeared together on-screen in the 2008 film Bachna Ae Haseeno.
- Yuvraj Singh (2008) – Deepika, when she was still an emerging actress dated Indian cricketer, Yuvraj Singh briefly nearing 2008. The relationship ended when Yuvi started interfering in Deepika’s personal matters on what to wear and with whom she should meet.
- Siddharth Mallya (2010-2012) – For about two years, from March 2010 to February 2012, the actress Deepika and business tycoon Siddharth Mallya were an item. They split after Deepika ended the relationship citing “irreconcilable differences in class and status”.
- Ranveer Singh (2013-Present) – Ram-Leela (2013) co-star, Ranveer Singh was RUMORed to be dating Deepika at that time. They had been seen getting cozy during the parties multiple times. But, neither of the party confirmed their relationship. But, they admitted about their relationship with time. In November 2018, the couple tied the knot at Lake Como, Italy in a traditional Konkani ceremony.
Race / Ethnicity
Asian (Indian)
She was born to Konkani parents (originating from Goa and coastal Karnataka).
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Black
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Voice
- Dimpled smile
- Attractive personality
Measurements
34-24-36 in or 86-61-91.5 cm
Brand Endorsements
She has endorsed brands like Liril, Dabur Lal powder, Close-Up toothpaste, Limca, Jewels of India, Parachute’s Advanced Massager, Levi Strauss (India) Pvt. Ltd., Maybelline, etc.
Religion
Hinduism
Best Known For
Having best body in business and her first film in Bollywood opposite Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Om Shanti Om’ in 2007 for which she got ‘Filmfare Best Female Debut Award’.
First Fashion Show
Deepika debuted on the runway at Lakme Fashion Week in 2005 when she walked for designer Suneet Varma.
First Film
2006 Kannada language film ‘Aishwarya’ for her role as ‘Aishwarya’. In 2007, she appeared in hit Hindi film ‘Om Shanti Om’ for her role as ‘Shantipriya/Sandhya (Sandy)’.
Fitness Trainer
Yasmin Karachiwala
Deepika has always been active in sports, especially badminton since her childhood. Then in 10th, she decided to become a model. So, she was lean and eating right as a kid and is practicing the same ritual.
You can also read more about her diet and workout routine.
Deepika Padukone Favorite Things
- Favorite Food – South Indian Food, particularly, Dosa, Upma
- Favorite Movies – Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), The Color of Paradise (1999), Cinderella Man(2005), Mary Poppins (1964)
- Favorite Actors – Aamir Khan, Johnny Depp, Brad Pitt, Amitabh Bachchan
- Favorite Actress – Hema Malini, Madhuri Dixit, Sridevi
- Favorite Indian Designers – Tarun Tahiliani, Manish Malhotra, Rohit Bal
- Favorite Color – White and Mauve
- Favorite Perfume – Hugo Boss
- Favorite Book – Little Women
- Favorite Holiday Destination – France
Source – IMDb
Deepika Padukone Facts
- Deepika Padukone loves music, eating, sleeping, and watching movies and played badminton at national level till 10th standard.
- Deepika, in 2009, started writing weekly columns for HT City, the lifestyle section of Hindustan Times. These columns appear online on the social network, Desimartini.
- Deepika was awarded the title “Model of the Year” at the fifth annual Kingfisher Fashion Awards in 2005.
- At the age of 1, she shifted to Bangalore, India from Denmark with her family.
- As a child, she was a socially difficult person. So, she didn’t have many friends.
- She has played badminton at national levels too.
- It is said that her younger sister Anisha liked playing all kinds of sports except badminton in childhood.
- When in 10th standard, she decided to become a professional model.
- She has founded an organization in India – The Live Love Laugh Foundation to bring awareness about mental health.
- She has faced the problem of depression in her life. It is after overcoming depression that she founded the Live Love Foundation.
- Catch Deepika on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
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wow!!she was a tennis pleayr,then a model before becoming an actress.she’s not a very strong actress but she’s tries…indian architecture is covered by all other magazines..it is hard not to since it has been an inspiration to every artist living here or who know something of it..AD is just foraying into the market..good question-why so late?i think you should check out sonam kapoor.she has a brilliant and original sense of style..
Deepika mam is vry beautiful, good in height,good in smile,good in acting..and overall good in everything…luv u..
u r tall,slim nd got the best personality in bollywood… sexy and too gud.. mah fav actress…keep going…
U r toooo gud deepi u know my height is 5 9 really and my weight is 59 kg
hi D i really miss u very much i like u r my favourite girl my dream my love(taareeph karoun kya uski jisne tuje bnaaya love u so much god blass u
Hi Deeps,
I Am Your Bigest Fan My Name Is Nadim Shaikh…I realy very love You..I Am In Ahmedabad. When You Come In Ahmedabad I want to Meet You..You are Very Qute And Sweet…God Bless you.And You No That I also Like South Indian Food…Best Of Luck for Your Upcoming movie Yeh Jawani He Deewani….I Loooooovvveee Uuuuuuu So Much…I missssssssssssssuuuuuuuuuuuuu..!!!
Please Reply Me Deeps When You Come in Ahmedabad…For Yor Upcoming Movie promotion Yeh Jawani He Deewani..And I Like You And RK…You Both Looking So Nice…
I like your dialogue in yeh jawani he deewani…Agar me 2 minute bhi yanha ruki to……Muje tumse pyar ho jayga phirse.. I like your dialogue….
Hi Deeps,
My favourite colour is blue and you looking so hot in blue sadi and gown..
heyyy deepz …
u hv ol qualityyy …. u r mah fvrt actres 🙂 🙂 .. bt i feel jealous smetimes coz d pesn to whm i luv d mst he lyk u n smetimes he tease me wid ur name..:-( 🙁 …n 1mre thng u luk perfct wid ranbir kapur ..plzzz do patch wid him agn .. plzzz plzzz … tkcyaaa deepzzz …. bubieee …
deepika ko dekha to dil mein khayal aaya hai…
lagta hai upar wale ne fursat se ni overtime
lga ke bnaya hai…
Waiting for ur movie with salman my dream movie.
All assholes r writing.. I love u deepika.. As if, she will visit this webpage.
u fools, she doesn,t have time to read ur comments on this site.
Please grow up guys..!!
u are to to to to too beautifullll…ii loveee youuu soooo nuchhh…u r my too feb.
Heye depi you are my favirate herohin i love u so much your movie yeh jaawani hai deewani is great.plz make another movie of this type soon!!
I am waiting.
I LOVE U SOOOOMUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!ur m greatest inspiration…… kiss ur poster everyday……nd I want to be as tall as u…..ur naturally beautiful………….
i just love and u inspire me a lot. you know what i am known for in my school ( i am in middle school) my height and my smartness and great attitude. all is that i am not pretty enough, but i am beautiful in my own way. what a coincidence that i am tall and u r too, and we both play badminton. if i ever get a chance i’d love to meet u.
lots of love, jasmin
hiii…
i,m gourav or me ye khena chata hu jbse aapki movi
dekni suru ki h tubse bs aapka hi khayal aata h. mujhe aap or aapki sari movi acchee lugti h.or aap kuch jyada hi. kbi na kbi me aapse jrur milna chahuga . kiya pta aap ye mera comment / sms phde ya na pde me aapko chahta rhuga ok by 14/8/2013 p.m 04:26
I am a biggest fan of urs…Dipika u r jst awsm…in evry film…I always folllow ur styles….M mad for u…I hv evry pics of urs….n lots of likings of urs and mine are same…m happpy for tht I wnt to meet u once……
Hai deepika, you are so cute and austri, you are acting is excellent in movie chennai express.
deepika you should marry ranbir you two look good with each other