Deepika Padukone

Deepika Padukone
Born	5 January 1986 Copenhagen, Denmark
Nationality	Indian
Occupation	Actress, Producer, Model
Years active	2006–present
Height	173 cm (5 ft 8 in)
Spouse	Ranveer Singh (m. 2018)

Deepika Padukone (born 5 January 1986) is an Indian actress, producer and former model who primarily works in Hindi cinema. She made her acting debut with the Kannada film Aishwarya (2006) and gained national recognition with her Hindi debut Om Shanti Om (2007). She is regarded as one of the highest-paid actresses in India.

Early Life and Education

Deepika Padukone was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, and raised in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. She is the daughter of former badminton player Prakash Padukone and Ujjala Padukone. Her younger sister, Anisha Padukone, is a professional golfer.

She completed her schooling at Sophia High School, Bengaluru, and later attended Mount Carmel College. She enrolled in a Bachelor of Arts program but discontinued her studies to pursue modeling and acting.

Physical Appearance

• Height: 173 cm (5 ft 8 in)
• Weight: Approximately 55 kg
• Body Measurements: 34-26-36
• Eye Colour: Black
• Hair Colour: Brown

Career

Deepika began her career as a model and gained recognition through television commercials and fashion assignments. In 2006, she made her film debut with the Kannada film Aishwarya.

Her breakthrough came with the Hindi film Om Shanti Om (2007) opposite Shah Rukh Khan. The film was a commercial success and established her as a leading actress in Bollywood.

Over the years, she has appeared in several successful films, including romantic dramas, comedies, and historical epics. Apart from acting, she has also ventured into film production.

She is known for balancing mainstream commercial cinema with performance-oriented roles.

Personal Life

• Date of Birth: 5 January 1986
• Age: 40 (as of 2026)
• Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
• Religion: Hinduism
• Caste: Chitrapur Saraswat Brahmin
• Food Habit: Non-vegetarian
• Hobbies: Reading, dancing, travelling, cooking

Deepika married actor Ranveer Singh on 14 November 2018 in a private ceremony.

Family

• Father: Prakash Padukone (Former badminton player)
• Mother: Ujjala Padukone
• Sister: Anisha Padukone
• Spouse: Ranveer Singh

Favourites

• Book: The Kite Runner
• Cuisine: South Indian
• Actors: Aamir Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan
• Actresses: Hema Malini, Sridevi, Madhuri Dixit, Kajol
• Colours: White, Mauve
• Sport: Badminton

Assets

She owns luxury cars including an Audi Q7 and a Mini Cooper.

Net Worth

Deepika Padukone is among the highest-paid actresses in India. Her earnings come from films, brand endorsements, and production ventures.