Deepika Padukone – Biography, Net Worth, Movies, Ranveer Singh | Nazaara Box

🧒 Early Life & Sporting Roots

• Born: 5 January 1986 in Copenhagen, Denmark; daughter of badminton legend Prakash Padukone and Ujjala Padukone; raised in Bangalore, India (en.wikipedia.org).

• Crowned is a national-level badminton player in her youth; her sporting discipline would later shape her work ethic (britannica.com).

• Discovered a passion for modeling in college; took part in Lakme India Fashion Week (2005), marking her shift away from sport (britannica.com).

🎬 Acting Breakthrough

• Film debut: Kannada film Aishwarya (2006).

• Bollywood debut: Dual roles in Om Shanti Om (2007) opposite Shah Rukh Khan; won Filmfare Best Female Debut (en.wikipedia.org).

• Early hits and setbacks, including Love Aaj Kal (2009) and Cocktail (2012)—the latter a career-defining role earning her a Filmfare Best Actress nomination (en.wikipedia.org).

🌟 Stardom & Iconic Performances

• Blockbusters: Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani and Chennai Express (2013); Happy New Year (2014); period epics like Bajirao Mastani (2015) and Padmaavat (2018) (en.wikipedia.org).

• Critically acclaimed roles: Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram‑Leela (2013) and Piku (2015)—each earned Filmfare Best Actress awards (en.wikipedia.org).

• Recent successes: Lead roles in Pathaan (2023), Kalki 2898 AD (2024), Fighter (2024), marking her action-hero credentials (en.wikipedia.org).

• Hollywood debut: xXx: Return of Xander Cage (2017), entering international cinema (britannica.com).

🎥 Producer & Entrepreneur

• KA Productions & KA Enterprises: Founded in 2017–18.

• Produced impactful films: Chhapaak (2020)—story of an acid-attack survivor—and 83 (2021), in which she also played Kapil Dev’s wife (en.wikipedia.org, britannica.com).

• Fashion & skincare lines: Launched the "All About You" clothing line in 2015; founded 82°E self-care brand in 2022 (gqindia.com).

• Investor: KA Enterprises invests in startups like Epigamia, BluSmart, Bellatrix, Atomberg, Supertails, Blue Tokai, and more (gqindia.com).

🧠 Mental Health Advocacy

• Openly shared her battle with depression in 2015, founding The Live Love Laugh Foundation to destigmatize mental health in India (en.wikipedia.org).

• Recognized with the Crystal Award at the World Economic Forum (2020) and the Time100 Impact Award (2022) for her advocacy (en.wikipedia.org).

💰 Wealth, Lifestyle & Influence

• Net worth: Estimated around ₹500 crore (~US $57 M), deriving from films, endorsements, businesses, production, and startup investments (cinemacurry.com).

• Earnings: Charges ₹15–30 crore per film; commands ₹8 crore per endorsement; ₹1–2 crore per social media post (pinkvilla.com).

• Assets: Ownership of luxury properties in Mumbai and Alibaug, plus high-end car collection (news.abplive.com).

👪 Personal Life & Values

• Married co-star Ranveer Singh in November 2018; the couple welcomed their first child, daughter Dua, in 2024 (en.wikipedia.org).

• Early romantic relationship (2006–2008) with model Muzammil Ibrahim, reminiscing about humble beginnings (economictimes.indiatimes.com).

• Known for emotional honesty: emphasizes open communication, a strong bond with family, mindfulness, and clarity in relationships (filmfare.com).

🏆 Awards & Honors

• Over 58 awards from 128 nominations, including four Filmfare Awards and seven IIFA Awards (en.wikipedia.org).

• Time's 100 Most Influential People (2018) and recipient of the Time100 Impact Award (2022) (en.wikipedia.org).

• Featured on the Cannes jury, the Met Gala, and first Indian female ambassador for Louis Vuitton and Cartier (time.com).

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