ABOUT DEEPIKA PADUKONE

Deepika Padukone * * Watch this pageA shot of Deepika Padukone looking away from the camera Deepika Padukone at an event forYamaha Motor Company  in 2012 *Deepika Padukone*(pronounced [d̪iːpɪkaː pəɖʊkoːɳ] ; born 5 January 1986) is an Indian film actress and model. One of the most popular and highest-paid Indian celebrities, she has established a career in Bollywood  films, and is the recipient of two Filmfare Awards . Padukone, the daughter of the badminton player Prakash Padukone , was born in Copenhagen  and raised inBangalore . As a teenager she played badminton in national level championships, but left her career in sport to become a fashion model. She soon received offers for film roles, and made her acting debut in 2006 as the titular character of the Kannada film "Aishwarya ". Padukone then played dual roles in her first Bollywood release—the 2007 blockbuster  "Om Shanti Om "—and won a Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut . Padukone received praise for portraying the lead female roles in the romance "Love Aaj Kal "(2009) and the drama "Lafangey Parindey " (2010), but her performances in the romantic comedy "Bachna Ae Haseeno " (2008) and the comedy"Housefull " (2010) met with negative reviews. The 2012 box office hit "Cocktail " marked a turning point in Padukone's career, earning her critical acclaim and Best Actress nominations at several award ceremonies. She went to star in the comedies "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani "(2013), "Chennai Express " (2013), and"Happy New Year " (2014), all of which rank among the highest-grossing Bollywood films . She also garnered praise for her performances in the tragic romance "Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela " (2013), for which she won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress , the satire "Finding Fanny " (2014), and the comedy-drama "Piku " (2015). Alongside her acting career, Padukone participates in stage shows, has written columns for an Indian newspaper, is a prominent celebrity endorser for brands and products, and is vocal about issues such as feminism  anddepression . Her off-screen life is the subject of fervent tabloid reporting in India. Early life and modelling careerActing careerPersonal life and off-screen workIn the mediaA shot of Deepika Padukone looking away from the camera Padukone at an event for Van Heusen in 2014 The journalist Vir Sanghvi , in 2013, described Padukone as "strong, someone who makes up her own mind, [and] has motivation within herself."[146]  She is particularly known in the media as a professional, disciplined performer, whose "work takes precedence over everything else."[69]  A reviewer for Rediff.com described her personality as "simple," "grounded," and "accessible," and wrote, "She takes criticism in her stride, acknowledges her limitations and strives to work hard at getting better. She handles praise with equal composure."[147]  Ayan Mukerji (the director of "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani") considers her to be "a woman who will flirt with you but you will love to take her home to meet your mom as well."[69]  Padukone has maintained a Twitter account since 2010, and launched an official Facebook page in 2013.[148]  She is the most followed Indian actress on Twitter and mostliked  Indian actor on Facebook.[149] [150] One of the highest-paid actresses in Bollywood,[151]  Padukone is considered among the most popular and high-profile celebrities in India.[32] [85] Analysing her career, Reuters  published that after making a successful debut with "Om Shanti Om", she featured in a series of films for which critics labelled her as "wooden" and "mocked her accent."[152]  "The Indian Express" added, "Not too long ago after a few unwise script calls and the public blow up of her high profile relationship with Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika was written off. Credit to her much touted professionalism, dedication, discipline and perseverance that she bounced back."[153]  Following the major success of "Cocktail", "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani", and "Chennai Express", several media publications began crediting her as the most successful contemporary actress in India.[30] [154]  In 2013, she was ranked eleventh on the Indian edition of the "Forbes "‍ ' "Celebrity 100," a list based on the income and popularity of India's celebrities.[155]  The following year she was ranked eighth, with an estimated annual earning of₹ 672 million (US$11 million).[156] Padukone is considered a sex symbol and style icon in India – the media cites her figure, height 1.74 m (5 ft 8 1⁄2 in), smile, and eyes as her distinctive physical features.[157]  The actress ranks high on various listings of the most attractive Indian celebrities.[158]  In 2008, she topped "Indian "Maxim" "‍ ' s "Hot 100" list,[159]  and in 2012, she was named "India's Most Beautiful Woman" by the Indian edition of "People "magazine.[160]  Padukone was ranked first on "The Times of India"‍ ' s listing of the "Most Desirable Woman" in 2012 and 2013, after being ranked third and fourth, respectively, for the preceding two years.[161] [162]  In 2010 and 2014, she was named the "World's Sexiest Woman" by the Indian edition of"FHM ".[163]  She has additionally featured in the UK magazine "Eastern Eye "‍ ' s "World's Sexiest Asian Women" list from 2009 to 2013, ranking among the top ten each year.[164]  In 2013, "Filmfare"declared her as the winner of the "Most Fashionable Star" poll, and credited her as one of the "few actresses who experiments with colours, cuts and silhouettes."[165]  In the fitness book "The Four-Week Countdown Diet", the actress was cited by Namita Jain as "the ultimate role model for a healthy, fit and active lifestyle."[166] Padukone is an active celebrity endorser for several brands and products, including Tissot , Sony Cyber-shot , Nescafe , Vogue eyewear ,Maybelline  and Pepsi , among others.[167]  In 2012, it was reported that Padukone had signed on for an endorsement deal with Garnier  worth₹ 60 million (US$950,000), a record breaking remuneration for an Indian actress.[168] [169] Filmography and awardsMain articles: Deepika Padukone filmography and List of awards and nominations received by Deepika Padukone Selected filmography * "Om Shanti Om " (2007) * "Love Aaj Kal " (2009) * "Cocktail " (2008) * "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani " (2013) * "Chennai Express " (2013) * "Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela "(2013) * "Happy New Year " (2014) * "Piku " (2015)Awards Padukone has been the recipient of twoFilmfare Awards : Best Female Debut for"Om Shanti Om" (2007) and Best Actress for "Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela"(2013).[32] [101]